CONTACT KNOWLES LAW FIRM, PC AT 1 (843) 810-7596 OR 1 (843) 405-1060
Brian MORRIS KNowles
Brian M. Knowles’ background in international studies and human rights fosters a keen sense of awareness of the trending development in areas of consumer protection and individual rights on a local, regional, and global scale. Mr. Knowles has a strong belief in seeing that the rule of law is followed and peoples’ rights are protected from abuses by powerful and influential interests, multinational corporations, or government entities. Mr. Knowles is a relentless litigator and advocate for his clients, and his law firm has recovered millions of dollars in redress. On a personal level, Mr. Knowles was the first in his family to graduate from college and understands the struggles of everyday life. Mr. Knowles has a strong interest in the arts, music, photography, and surfing, and he utilizes the attributes from his interests to be an innovative and creative problem solver in all aspects of his cases. Knowles Law Firm, PC believes in and fights for human dignity and respect for all people.
Bar Admissions AND Licenses
SOUTH CAROLINA &
WASHINGTON, DC
U.S. DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) ACCREDITED
ADMITTED SOLICITOR OF THE SENIOR COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
U.S. COURT OF APPEALS, FOURTH CIRCUIT
U.S. SUPREME COURT
U.S. COURT OF APPEALS, FEDERAL CIRCUIT
ADMITTED SOLICITOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, emphasis in International Politics
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
LL.M., Master of Laws, Intercultural Human Rights Law
Co-Valedictorian; summa cum laude
J.D., Juris Doctor
Intercultural Human Rights Law Certificate
Deans List (3 semesters)
Book Awards (represents being the preeminent student with the top grade for each respective class):
Interviewing, Counseling & Negotiations
Church-State Seminar
Introduction to Human Rights Philosophy & Law
Protection of Refugees
Administrative Law
International Covenant on Civil & Political Rights
Human Rights of the Child
European System of Human Rights Protection
Humanitarian Law
TEACHING
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Adjunct Justice Studies Instructor, International Criminal Justice (Spring 2012)
NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
Instructor, “How to Collect Evidence from Smartphones & other Electronic Devices” (December 2020)
Instructor, “Pleadings & Motions: Civil Practice Tips & Examples” (December 2020)
ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
SOUTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION
2008-2009 Graduate, Inaugural YLD Leadership Program
2006-2011 Chairperson, Disaster Relief Committee
2008-2009 Coordinator, Wills Clinic Committee
2007-2008 Co-Chairperson and Chairperson, Willis Clinic Committee
2006-2007 Member, Wills Clinics Committee
2007-2009 Appointment as Member, Long Range Planning Committee
2007-2012 Member, International Law Committee
2007-2012 Member, Real Estate Section
2007-2012 Member, Construction Law Section
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR ASSOCIATION
2007-2012 Member, International Law Section
THE LAW SOCIETY OF ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARLESTON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
2008-2010 Appointment as National Vice-Director, Disaster Legal Services
2008-2011 Member, Advisory Panel
2007-2012 Member, International Law Section
2007-2012 Member, International Human Rights Committee
2007-2012 Member, Middle East Committee
2007-2012 Member, International Courts Committee
2007-2012 Member, NGO & Not-for-Profit Organizations Committee
2007-2012 Member, UN & International Institutions Coordinating Committee
AWARDS
2009 South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers’ Division, Leadership Academy, Graduate of the Inaugural Class
2009 South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers’ Division, Leadership Academy, “Certificate of Achievement”
2009 South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers’ Division, Certificate of Appreciation
2007-2008 South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers’ Division, Star of the Quarter
2006-2007 South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers’ Division, Star of the Quarter
MEDIA APPEARANCES
Video interview with Charleston Live 5 News television station (March 2009): City of North Charleston Wills Clinic
Interview and article in the South Carolina Young Lawyer (March 2009): ABA/YLD Disaster Legal Services Program
Mentioning of participation in the South Carolina Bar News (February 2009): Leadership Academy Graduates Recognized
Video interview with the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (October 2008): Wills Clinic Committee
Coverage in the South Carolina Bar News (April 2008): March 2008, Sumter Wills Clinic
Interview with the Sumter The Item (March 2008): March 2008, Sumter Wills Clinic
Interview with the South Carolina Lawyer News (October 2007): Wills Clinic Committee
Featured in the South Carolina Lawyer (September 2007): Wills Clinic Committee, Check Presentation to the City of Charleston Fire Department
Interview with the North and South Carolina Lawyers Weekly (June 2007): Disaster Relief and Preparedness
Interview with the Charleston Post and Courier (October 2006): Wills Clinic for Mt. Pleasant, SC
Radio appearances on WOIC 1230 AM: South Carolina Bar Segment (August and September 2007, Columbia, SC): Wills Clinic Committee and Disaster Relief and Preparedness for Law Firms and the General Public: Are You Prepared?
Radio appearances on WOIC 1230 AM: South Carolina Bar Segment (March and May 2007, Columbia, SC): Plaquemines Parish Relief Project
Co-guest speaker at the South Carolina Deaf Association Annual Convention (Summer 2005, Charleston, SC): Living Wills
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