1968
Chief Justice Jean Toal was appointed chair of the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission. The commission was created in recognition of the need to expand access to civil legal representation for people of low income and modest means in South Carolina. Toal was also named chairwoman of the board of directors of the National Center for State Courts and president of the Conference of Chief Justices, which represents the top judges in the U.S.
1974
Terry E. Richardson, Jr. and Rep. William F. “Bill” Cotty were also appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
Stanford E. Lacy, founder of Collins & Lacy, PC, has been selected for inclusion in the 25th anniversary edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Circuit Judge Doyet A. "Jack" Early III was the keynote speaker for the Bamberg County Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet on October 16.
1975
Michael Bowers became a shareholder in the Charleston office of the Michael Wilkes Law Firm, PA, which has changed its name to Wilkes Bowers, PA
1976
Hugh McAngus of McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC was chosen for the 2008 Edition of The Best Lawyers of America.
Hon. Robert N. Jenkins, Sr. was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
Elizabeth Van Doren Gray was named “Leader in Field” in general commercial litigation by Chambers USA in America’s Leading Business Lawyers (2007-2008).
Thornwell Sowell III was listed for the fourth year in Chambers USA in America’s Leading Business Lawyers (2007-2008).
1977
Robert E. Stepp was named “Leader in Field” in general commercial litigation by Chambers USA in America’s Leading Business Lawyers (2007-2008).
Barbara Barton will continue her practice as the Barton Law Firm, PA, which is the successor to Robinson, Barton, McCarthy, Calloway & Johnson, PA. The firm will continue in the same location, 1715 Pickens Street, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201.
David Fisher was named director of the BB&T Corporation’s Wealth Management Division in Winston-Salem, NC
Don Zelenka, Assistant deputy attorney general for the state Attorney General’s Office, was recognized by the U.S. Attorney General’s office with the Ernest F. Hollings Excellence in State Prosecution Award.
1978
Stuart M. Andrews, Jr. was appointed vice-chair of the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
1979
Justice Don Beatty was sworn in to the SC Supreme Court, the second black justice to serve on the S.C. Supreme Court since Reconstruction.
1980
Hon. John E. Waites was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
Nancy C. Wicker was named Criminal Chief for the U.S Attorney’s office located at 1441 Main St., Ste. 500, Columbia 29201.
1981
Andrea E. Loney was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
Sandra R. Parise was granted Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
1983
Senator Wes Hayes was named a Legislator of the Year by the SC Solicitors’ Association presented at the SC Solicitors’ Association Conference.
Hon. Cordell J. Maddox, Jr. was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
1984
Sandra J.P. Dennis was appointed the Deputy General Council for Healthcare Regulatory Affairs by The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and 31 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products.
1985
Doc Morgan of McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC, was chosen for the 2008 Edition of The Best Lawyers of America.
Sharon C. Bramlett was appointed Chairman, Council of Advisors on Consumer Agency, for the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
1986
Rusty Goudelock of McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC was chosen for the 2008 Edition of The Best Lawyers of America.
Gregory Harris, joined practice with former Assistant U.S. Attorney Johnny Gasser (USC Law 1987).
Pamela DeFanti Robinson was named Chair-Elect of the AALS Section on Pro Bono and Public Service Opportunities and a recipient of the Richland County CASA Lifetime Achievement Award
1987
Johnny Gasser, former Assistant U.S. Attorney, formed private law practice in Columbia with Greg Harris (USC Law 1986), longtime friend and veteran criminal defense lawyer.
J. Calhoun Watson was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
1988
Patricia L. Harrison was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
Daniel A. Saxon was named shareholder at Novit & Scarminach, PA, Hilton Head, SC.
1989
Hon. Deadra Jefferson was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
E. Hood Temple was appointed to the Medical University of South Carolina Board of Visitors. Members are nominated by the trustees of the university and serve as ambassadors in their respective regions. Temple was appointed by Dr. Donald R. Johnson II.
J. Pamela Price has announced the opening of The Price Law Firm in Columbia, SC.
1990
Sarah L. Clingman joined the firm of Sherrill Roof Millender LLP located at 1122 Lady St. in Columbia 29211.
Rick Hubbard, Deputy solicitor for the 11th Judicial Circuit, general sessions court, was recognized by the U.S. Attorney General’s office with the Ernest F. Hollings Excellence in State Prosecution Award.
Kevin F. McDonald was named First Assistant U.S. Attorney; Distict of South Carolina located at 1441 Main St., Ste. 500, Columbia 29201.
1991
William K. Witherspoon was named Senior Litigation Counsel for the U.S Attorney’s office located at 1441 Main St., Ste. 500, Columbia 29201.
Michael D. Hamrick joined The Palmetto Bank in Spartanburg.
1992
Rosalyn W. Frierson was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
A. Jackson Barnes was named “Leader in Field” in general commercial litigation and “Up and Coming Lawyer” by Chambers USA in America’s Leading Business Lawyers (2007-2008).
Robert F. Daley was named Narcotics and Violent Crime Section Chief for the U.S Attorney’s office located at 1441 Main St., Ste. 500, Columbia 29201.
1993
Frances S. Griggs joined Howden Buffalo Inc. as General Counsel with offices located at 2029 W. DeKalb St., Camden 29020.
Monica Gilroy delivered the keynote address at the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance's statewide conference in Savannah for banking and finance examiners.
Lori Unumb and her cable TV show, “The Law with Professor Lori,” won the South Carolina Cable Television Association’s 2007 Golden Palmetto Award for “Excellence in Local Origination.”
1994
Steve Benjamin of McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC, was chosen for the 2008 Edition of The Best Lawyers of America.
Scott Garrett of McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC, was chosen for the 2008 Edition of The Best Lawyers of America.
Deborah B. Barbier became General Crimes Section Chief; for the U.S Attorney’s office, 1441 Main St., Ste. 500, Columbia 29201.
1995
Allyson Haynes was promoted to associate professor for the Charleston School of Law.
1996
Senator Vincent Sheheen was named a Legislator of the Year by the SC Solicitors’ Association presented at the SC Solicitors’ Association Conference and appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
1997
Swati S. Patel was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
1998
David M. Wilkerson was named council member of the 2007-08 South Carolina Bar Consumer Law Section. The section promotes a greater understanding among Bar members and the general public about consumer law issues. The section also works with the Department of Consumer Affairs and legal service entities on issues affecting debtors’ rights and monitors proposed legislation.
1999
Katherine E. Graham became an associate of Tupper, Grimsley and Dean, PA located at 611 Bay St., Beaufort, SC 29901.
Elinor V. Lister became an associate of The Law Firm of Lister, Flynn & Kelly, PA in Spartanburg, SC.
2001
Rangely B. Chewning was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
Matthew E. Yelverton joined the Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes, PA in Charleston, S.C.
Kathleen Martin joined the Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. as a staff attorney.
2002
Dwayne T. Mazyck was appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission.
David C. Danielson announced the opening of the Danielson Law Firm, LLC.; P.O. Box 9168, Greenville, S.C. 29604.
Shannon Heath Statkus joined the law firm of Richardson, Plowden, Carpenter & Robinson, P.A., as an associate.
2003
April Dendy joined the firm Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate in its Myrtle Beach office located at 3751 Robert M. Grissom Parkway.
David W. Hartman announced the opening of The Law Office of David W. Hartman, LLC, located at 9 Toy St., Greenville, S.C. 29601.
Ann Goulding joined the Charleston office of McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC practicing workers' compensation defense. Previously, she clerked for Judge Howard P. King of the 3rd Judicial Circuit and practiced civil litigation.
Joseph DuBois joined the Mount Pleasant office of Buist Byars & Taylor LLC as an associate attorney.
2004
Joseph E. Thoensen joined Richardson Plowden & Robinson, PA as an associate in its general litigation practice area.
S. Jahue Moore Jr. became an associate of Moore, Taylor, and Thomas, PA in Columbia, S.C.
Michael D. Routzong became Assistant Public Defender for the Aiken County Public Defender's Office located at 410 Barnwell Ave., NW, Aiken, S.C. 29801.
Jason Greenwood joined the Washington D.C. office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in the firm's litigation practice. He will focus on civil litigation matters and representing clients before federal regulatory agencies.
Rachel Denise North-Coombes married Alexander Harold Chaplin in June, 2007.
2005
Daniel "Chip" McQueeney Jr. became an associate of the firm Pratt-Thomas Walker, PA located at 16 Charlotte St., Charleston, S.C. 29403.
Amy L. Neuschafer became an associate of the Collins & Lacy firm located at 1330 Lady Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201.
Joel Steve Hughes married Allison Elizabeth Curry in June 2007.
Andrew W. Countryman joined Carlock, Copeland, Semler & Stair, LLP as an associate at 134 Meeting St., Ste. 500, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
Thornwell Simons has joined the Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. as a staff attorney.
2006
Aisha Grant Taylor has joined the Collins and Lacy law firm as an associate.
Peden Brown McLeod Jr. has joined the Charleston office of Elmore & Wall, PA, as an associate in its Greenville office located at 301 N. Main St., Ste. 2000, Greenville, S.C. 29601.
Timothy Ryan Langley has become as associate of Hodge Law, P.C. located at 229 Magnolia St., Spartanburg, S.C. 29306.
Mary Madison Brittain married Andrew Corry on October 6, 2007. She is a law clerk to the Honorable Kaye G. Hearn, Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals.
John Daniel Jones is engaged to marry Virginia Thornton. The wedding is planned for December 15, 2007
Jenna Micklash has joined McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC’s Columbia office. Her practice focuses on the area of workers’ compensation defense.
2007
Amy L. Neuschafer has joined the Collins and Lacy law firm as an associate.
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