Christopher Brough
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Christopher Brough
Biography
Attorney Christopher D. Brough founded The Brough Law Firm in 2005. Prior to founding The Brough Law Firm, he had spent two years working for the Spartanburg County Public Defender's Office. Mr. Brough was admitted to practice in the State of South Carolina in 2003 and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court of South Carolina and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Mr. Brough graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 2003. During his time at Syracuse, Mr. Brough served as the managing editor for the Syracuse Journal of International Law & Commerce, served as an intercollegiate competitions director for Moot Court, and was chosen to be a member of the 2002 Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Team that competed in Vienna, Austria. Upon graduation, Mr. Brough was inducted into the National Order of Barristers.
Mr. Brough earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Finance and Computer Applications. While at the University of Notre Dame, Mr. Brough was a member of the University's Fencing Team, where he earned Monogram honors and he maintains an active membership in the University of Notre Dame Monogram Club.
As an attorney, Christopher D. Brough is an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and is member of the Spartanburg County Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Lawyers for the State of South Carolina, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel for the Nation's top 1% of lawyers, the National College for DUI Defense, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Brough has received a Lifetime Achievement award from America's Top 100 Attorneys for South Carolina. Mr. Brough has also been recognized by America's Most Honored Professionals as being in the top 1% and has been inducted as a Lifetime V.I.P. member of Strathmore's Who's Who Registry & Global Network for Outstanding Professionals.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation - Fees apply to consultations on divorce, child custody, and family law issues.
- Credit Cards Accepted - We currently accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
- Contingent Fees - Contingent Fees only apply on personal injury cases.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney / Owner The Brough Law Firm
Year: 2005 - 2021
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Assistant Public Defender Spartanburg County Public Defender's Office
Year: 2003 - 2005
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Attorney / Member Cate & Brough, P.A.
Year: 2021 - Current
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Professional Associations
Spartanburg County Bar Association Member (Current)
National College for DUI Defense Member (Current)
National Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
South Carolina State Bar Member (2003 - Current)
Awards
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Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers 2019.0
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Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers 2018.0
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Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers 2020.0
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Nation's Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2020.0
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Nation's Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2019.0
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Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers 2016.0
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Nation's Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2016.0
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Nation's Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2017.0
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Lifetime Achievement
America's Top 100 Attorneys 2016.0
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Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers 2015.0
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Nation's Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2015.0
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Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers 2014.0
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Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers 2017.0
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Nation's Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2018.0
Education
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University of Notre Dame B.B.A. (2000) | Finance and Computer Applications
Year: 1996 - 2000
Honors: Monogram Winner Activities: University of Notre Dame Men's Fencing Team
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Syracuse University College of Law J.D. (2003) | Law
Year: 2000 - 2003
Honors: The National Order of Barristers Activities: Managing Editor of the Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce Intercollegiate Competitions Director for Moot Court Member of 2002 William C. Vis Commercial Arbitration Team that competed in Vienna, Austria
Speaking Engagements
Criminal Law, Law School for Non-Lawyers, Spartanburg Community College, October 24, 2017, South Carolina Bar Association Pro Bono Program
Criminal Law, Law School for Non-Lawyers, Spartanburg Community College, October 24, 2017, South Carolina Bar Association Pro Bono Program
Websites
https://www.catebrough.com
Cate & Brough, P.A. website
Cate & Brough, P.A.
421 Marion Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(864) 585-4221