Christopher Brough

The Brough Law Firm

10+ Years of Experience

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.

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.
South Carolina
Since 2003
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Attorney / Member
Cate & Brough, P.A.
2021 –

Current

Attorney / Owner
The Brough Law Firm
2005 –

2021

Assistant Public Defender
Spartanburg County Public Defender’s Office
2003 –

2005

Syracuse University College of Law
J.D. (2003) | Law
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
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University of Notre Dame
B.B.A. (2000) | Finance and Computer Applications
1996


2000

Honors: Monogram Winner
Activities: University of Notre Dame Men’s Fencing Team
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Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers
2020
Nation’s Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2020
Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers
2019
Nation’s Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers
2018

Nation’s Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers
2017
Nation’s Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers
2016
Nation’s Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Lifetime Achievement
America’s Top 100 Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers
2015
Nation’s Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers
2014

Spartanburg County Bar Association

Member
Current
Activities: Sits on General Sessions Committee for criminal court.
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National College for DUI Defense

Member
Current
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National Trial Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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South Carolina State Bar

Member
2003 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Cate & Brough, P.A. website

Cate & Brough, P.A.
421 Marion Avenue
Spartanburg, SC 29306
US
Telephone: (864) 585-4226
Fax: (864) 585-4221
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 (Today)