
Benjamin P. Brams
Senior Associate
151 Meeting Street
Suite 600
Charleston, SC 29401
Ben brings a strategic and results-driven approach to complex commercial real estate, transactional, and corporate law matters, backed by the strength and prowess of a leading national law firm. He has successfully navigated and guided his clients through many high-stakes transactions, whether it’s negotiating complicated property contracts, orchestrating multi-million dollar deals, both on the sell-...
Ben brings a strategic and results-driven approach to complex commercial real estate, transactional, and corporate law matters, backed by the strength and prowess of a leading national law firm. He has successfully navigated and guided his clients through many high-stakes transactions, whether it’s negotiating complicated property contracts, orchestrating multi-million dollar deals, both on the sell- and buy-side, or crafting corporate structures that foster sustained growth. Ben’s approach is both dynamic and earnest, and Ben’s clients, big and small, trust him for his deep industry knowledge, commitment to their business goals, and ability to deliver practical solutions that drive success. Whether you’re acquiring a new company, expanding your real estate portfolio, or navigating corporate governance issues, Ben ensures your legal needs are met with precision and excellence.

and buy-side, or crafting corporate structures that foster sustained growth. Ben’s approach is both dynamic and earnest, and Ben’s clients, big and small, trust him for his deep industry knowledge, commitment to their business goals, and ability to deliver practical solutions that drive success. Whether you’re acquiring a new company, expanding your real estate portfolio, or navigating corporate governance issues, Ben ensures your legal needs are met with precision and excellence.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Represented buyer-developer in purchase and sale of a mixed–use multifamily project in downtown Charleston
- Represented seller in sale of large medical office building located in North Charleston
- Represented multinational developer in joint venture transaction in connection with acquisition of multifamily project in North Carolina
- Represented client as lead counsel in 1031 like-kind exchange transaction in connection with purchase and sale of commercial properties in various states
- Representation of various bank clients in term loan, construction loan, line of credit, and equipment loan transactions
- Representation of private buyer in the fire protection and life safety spaces in acquisition transactions totaling over $500 million in 2024 alone
Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD,
magna cum laude
- Named to the Order of the Coif
- Named to the Order of Wig and Robe
- Articles Editor, American Bar Association's Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal
- University of South Carolina School of Law Honor Council
- Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society
- Washington and Lee University, BA, English
Admissions
- South Carolina
Practice Areas
Industries
Representative Matters
- Represented buyer-developer in purchase and sale of a mixed–use multifamily project in downtown Charleston
- Represented seller in sale of large medical office building located in North Charleston
- Represented multinational developer in joint venture transaction in connection with acquisition of multifamily project in North Carolina
- Represented client as lead counsel in 1031 like-kind exchange transaction in connection with purchase and sale of commercial properties in various states
- Representation of various bank clients in term loan, construction loan, line of credit, and equipment loan transactions
- Representation of private buyer in the fire protection and life safety spaces in acquisition transactions totaling over $500 million in 2024 alone
Media
Recognitions
- S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2020)
Leadership
- Board of Directors, South Carolina Community Loan Fund
- General Council, Corporate, Banking & Securities Law Section, South Carolina Bar
Ben brings a strategic and results-driven approach to complex commercial real estate, transactional, and corporate law matters, backed by the strength and prowess of a leading national law firm. He has successfully navigated and guided his clients through many high-stakes transactions, whether it’s negotiating complicated property contracts, orchestrating multi-million dollar deals, both on the sell-... and buy-side, or crafting corporate structures that foster sustained growth. Ben’s approach is both dynamic and earnest, and Ben’s clients, big and small, trust him for his deep industry knowledge, commitment to their business goals, and ability to deliver practical solutions that drive success. Whether you’re acquiring a new company, expanding your real estate portfolio, or navigating corporate governance issues, Ben ensures your legal needs are met with precision and excellence.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Representative Matters
- Represented buyer-developer in purchase and sale of a mixed–use multifamily project in downtown Charleston
- Represented seller in sale of large medical office building located in North Charleston
- Represented multinational developer in joint venture transaction in connection with acquisition of multifamily project in North Carolina
- Represented client as lead counsel in 1031 like-kind exchange transaction in connection with purchase and sale of commercial properties in various states
- Representation of various bank clients in term loan, construction loan, line of credit, and equipment loan transactions
- Representation of private buyer in the fire protection and life safety spaces in acquisition transactions totaling over $500 million in 2024 alone
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD,
magna cum laude
- Named to the Order of the Coif
- Named to the Order of Wig and Robe
- Articles Editor, American Bar Association's Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal
- University of South Carolina School of Law Honor Council
- Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society
- Washington and Lee University, BA, English
Admissions
- South Carolina
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Capital Markets
- Commercial Leasing
- Corporate Leveraged Finance
- Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure
- Resort & Planned Communities
Industries
- S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2020)
- Board of Directors, South Carolina Community Loan Fund
- General Council, Corporate, Banking & Securities Law Section, South Carolina Bar
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