Brett Branham is the Owner and Founding Attorney of Tide Law Firm, LLC. Brett is a native to Myrtle Beach, SC. After graduating from Coastal Carolina University, Brett attended Ave Maria School of Law. In law school, he served as the Student Bar Association President and the Managing Editor of the International Law Journal. After law school, Brett returned home to Myrtle Beach, SC and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar.
Brett continues to give valuable service to the community through various charitable organizations. He loves to participate in community service projects and attempts to give back to the community as much as possible.
Outside of work and service, Brett is married to his college sweetheart, Samantha. They have five beautiful children, Baya, Ever, Ollie, Tyde, and Bowie. In his down time Brett enjoys playing camping, biking, long boarding, and spending time on the beach.
Emily Lary is an Associate Attorney at Tide Law Firm, LLC. Emily is from Calabash, North Carolina. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University. She spent some time in the service industry before pursuing higher education. Emily then attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate in May of 2020. Emily was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in October of 2020.
In her free time, Emily enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, and as much beach time as the weather permits.
Lawson Revan is an Associate Attorney at Tide Law Firm, LLC. He is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina and received his bachelor's degree from Warren Wilson College. He attended Vermont Law School where he earned a Master of Environmental Law and Policy, magna cum laude and Juris Doctor. Lawson was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in May of 2023.
Lawson enjoys hiking, road trips and spending quality time with his family.
Tom O’Neill is an Associate Attorney at our Surfside Beach Office. After graduating from the University of Connecticut, Tom attended Brooklyn Law School and earned his Juris Doctor. Tom practiced law in New York City for two years, before being appointed as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. After serving ten years as an Agent, Tom was named Chief Division Counsel of the Columbia Division of the FBI where he served for 13 years. Tom is a member of the South Carolina, New York and Connecticut Bars.
Jason Branham is the Managing Attorney of Tide Law Firm, LLC. He is a South Carolina native who started his college studies at Coastal Carolina University and later graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law. After 19 years of practicing law and managing law offices, Jason joined forces with his cousin Brett at Tide Law Firm in 2023. Jason has been involved in community service via local government in the Midlands of South Carolina for several years and served on the county Board of Zoning Appeals, the county Planning Commission (as chairman), and most recently was elected to County Council. At Tide Law Firm, he is able to utilize his extensive experience in management, law, and local government to help clients meet their needs.
In his spare time Jason enjoys live music, playing tennis, traveling and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
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