2026 Lawyer of the Year recipient Bert Brannon joins Newsome Law

Newsome Law, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, has hired Bert Brannon to serve as Of Counsel for the firm. Brannon, recently named a 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Trusts and Estates in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, choice of entity planning and business succession planning for high net worth individuals.

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Brannon brings deep knowledge to the firm as a certified specialist in estate planning and probate law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. He regularly represents individual and corporate fiduciaries in administration matters and is frequently called on to serve as a personal representative or trustee in contested cases.

“Bert has an exceptional professional reputation and we are thrilled to welcome him to Newsome Law,” says Billy Newsome, owner of Newsome Law. “I’ve known Bert since we started law school together and we’ve collaborated many times over the years. We are so excited to have him as an important part of our growing team.”

Over the years, Brannon has earned recognition among the top lawyers in his field. He has been honored in Best Lawyers in America since 2008, including multiple “Lawyer of the Year” awards in trusts and estates, trusts and estates – litigation and business organizations. He is also consistently recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers, the Legal Elite of the Midlands and much more.

“I am excited to join Newsome Law,” Brannon said. “Billy and I have been friends since law school. This firm has built a strong reputation for its commitment to excellence, and I look forward to contributing my experience to further strengthen those efforts and do great work for our clients.”

Brannon earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics from Furman University and an MBA from the University of South Carolina. He went on to receive his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he served as associate editor in chief of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Journal and was inducted into the Order of the Wig and Robe and the Order of the Coif. He later earned a Master of Laws in taxation from New York University School of Law and has been a member of the South Carolina Bar since 1991.

For more information about Bert Brannon and Newsome Law, visit https://www.newsomelawsc.com.

About Newsome Law

Newsome Law assists high net worth individuals and business owners by structuring their estate and business succession plans. The firm also represents individual and corporate fiduciaries in complex estate and trust administration, and assists tax exempt organizations in complying with 501(c)(3) rules and regulations. Additionally, the firm provides general tax and business advice to individuals and businesses. Learn more about Newsome Law at https://www.newsomelawsc.com/.