Who Is Betsy?
Betsy Tanner is an attorney whose practice focuses on adoption law, estate probate law, estate planning, and legal name changes. A native of Greenville, SC, Betsy graduated from Furman University with a B.S. in Communication Studies and furthered her education at the University of Georgia School of Law. After graduating from Law School, Betsy clerked for Superior Court judges in Augusta, GA. After moving back to her hometown of Greenville, Betsy has practiced law in the Upstate of South Carolina for more than a decade.
More Than A Career
Betsy’s heart for adoption extends far beyond her legal career—adoption changed her life. Adopted as an infant, Betsy was a licensed foster parent for over ten years and an she is an adoptive mom. Inspired by her personal adoption story, she is committed to using her legal skills to help more families experience the same life-changing journey.
Betsy and her husband Walt have been married for over twenty years, and they have three sons. Walt is the pastor of Capstone Church in Fountain Inn. Their boys play a wide variety of sports, and the entire family loves to vacation in the mountains and at the beach.
Julia Bryant - Paralegal
Julia serves as the firm’s Adoption Paralegal and brings both professional dedication and personal passion to her role. A proud wife and mother of three, she earned her associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Greenville Technical College and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Political Science with a Pre-Law concentration at USC Upstate.
With a long-term goal of attending law school, Julia is deeply committed to growing within the legal field. She has worked alongside Betsy for the past two years and takes great pride in supporting families through what can often be challenging and emotional times.
Julia is passionate about making the adoption process as smooth and stress-free as possible, always striving to provide compassionate, knowledgeable assistance to every family she serves.
Rachelle Mungai - Legal Assistant
Rachelle is a dedicated Legal and Administrative Assistant who supports probate law by helping families navigate the estate administration process with empathy and precision. With a strong focus on managing detailed legal documentation and facilitating smooth communications,
Rachelle ensures that clients receive the guidance they need during a challenging time. Outside of work, she’s an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys live music, flower gardening, and spending quality time with her husband, three teens, and their dog.
Greater Than Greenville
As a Christian adoption attorney, Betsy is also concerned with orphan care overseas. In addition to running her legal practice in the US, she is involved with an orphanage in Haiti.
With her personal understanding of both the child and the adoptive parent’s perspectives, Betsy’s passion is to see more South Carolina families built through loving adoptions.
If you’re considering private infant adoption, foster care adoption, or stepparent/relative adoption, Betsy would love to talk with you.
Call for a consultation.
864.351.2433
Adoption is woven into the fabric of her life as a child, adoptive mother, and adoption attorney… At a time when she could have easily rushed through her explanations, she took her time, made sure we understood every step of the process and was so kind to us.
- Client Testimonial
Domestic Adoption
Adoption is woven into the fabric of her life as a child, adoptive mother, and adoption attorney… At a time when she could have easily rushed through her explanations, she took her time, made sure we understood every step of the process and was so kind to us.
- Client Testimonial
Domestic Adoption
Adoption is woven into the fabric of her life as a child, adoptive mother, and adoption attorney… At a time when she could have easily rushed through her explanations, she took her time, made sure we understood every step of the process and was so kind to us.
- Client Testimonial
Domestic Adoption
What it’s like to Work with Betsy
Adoption and probate law can be confusing, especially when combined with the intense emotions each life event brings. Betsy uses her personal experience and professional expertise to provide the calm, consistent guidance your family deserves.