Sojourner, Caughman & Thomas
George S. Bailey

Direct

803.255.9419

Fax

803.978.5978

Email

gbailey@sctlawfirm.com

George S. Bailey

Of Counsel

George’s clients benefit from his extensive legal expertise in taxation, estate planning, probate and business succession matters. He provides experienced counsel that’s backed by his decades of work in estate planning and administration throughout the Midlands.

George focuses on the intricacies of estate planning and probate. He works closely with families and individuals to help them solve estate matters with practical solutions that accomplish their goals.

George has served as President of the Columbia Taxation Study Group, Chair of the Taxation Specialization Advisory Board, and President of the Section of Taxation of the South Carolina Bar.


Education

  • B.A., Wofford College – Economics, cum laude, 1972
  • J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law, 1975
  • LL.M., New York University School of Law – Taxation, 1976

Membership & Admissions

  • Member, South Carolina Bar
  • Certified Specialist in Taxation Law – South Carolina Supreme Court (through 2015)
  • Board of Trustees, Southern Federal Tax Institute (1993-2015)
  • Fellow, American College of Tax Counsel (1995-2015)
  • Chairman, Taxation Specialization Advisory Board (1989-1990)
  • Member, American Bar Association and Tax Section
  • Member, Richland County Bar Association and Tax Section
  • Member, Columbia Estate Planning Council