Benjamin C. Ferris

Benjamin C. Ferris
  • Name: Benjamin C. Ferris
  • Position: Attorney
  • Bar Admissions: South Carolina
  • Alma Mater:
    • New York University School of Law
    • University of South Carolina Terry F. Rice School of Law
    • University of Georgia
  • Email: bferris@tfelawfirm.com
  • Social: LinkedIn

Ben Ferris focuses his practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, business formation, and tax planning.  A recent graduate of New York University School of Law, Ben earned his LL.M. in Taxation after receiving his J.D. cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law.  During law school, he earned multiple CALI Awards and served as Assistant Article Editor for the Journal of Law and Education.

Ben takes pride in delivering thoughtful, well-researched solutions and has a particular interest in the intersection of tax law and long-term planning.  He is licensed to practice law in South Carolina.  He will be marrying his fiancé, Molly, in August, and the two look forward to getting involved in the Greenville community this fall.  Outside of work, Ben enjoys playing and watching golf and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Educational Background
  • New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation
  • University of South Carolina Terry F. Rice School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude
    • President’s Honor Roll
    • CALI award (highest grade in class) in Wills, Trusts, and Estates
    • CALI award (highest grade in class) in Nonprofit Organizations
    • Journal of Law and Education, Assistant Article Editor
    • Top Spader Award (for outstanding work on The Journal of Law and Education)
  • University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, summa cum laude
    • Beckham Workforce Scholar
    • UGA Miracle, Team Leader
    • Interfraternity Council, Committee Member
    • Study abroad at the London School of Economics
Bar Admissions
  • South Carolina