1959

Edward W. Mullins Jr. has been awarded the Lou Potter Award for lifetime achievement by the Defense Research and Trial Lawyer’s Association. Mullins, a member of the Columbia law firm Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough, is the 13th lawyer in the country to receive association’s most prestigious award. It recognizes Mullins’ leadership in the defense bar and in the community at large.

1964

The 2009 edition of Chambers USA ranks Nexsen Pruet attorney Tom Tisdale of Charleston among the best in South Carolina for litigation: general commercial.

1966

Anne Allen Waters Green, writing as Anne Westbrook Green, authored an article published in the 2008 issue of "The Journal of Southern Legal History." Titled "H. A. Allen: The Lawyer and the Man," the article provided a survey of the Georgia legal career of the author's grandfather from 1908 to 1946. Allen began his career in Senoia, GA and moved his practice to Atlanta in 1914. In Atlanta, he soon established himself as a formidable trial lawyer. His cases were often in the news. The author relied on contemporaneous news accounts, as well as published opinions, as source material for the article. The Journal is published annually by The Georgia Legal History Foundation, Inc., head-quartered at Mercer University Law School, Macon Georgia.

1971

The 2009 edition of Chambers USA ranks Nexsen Pruet attorney Ed Menzie of Columbia among the best in South Carolina for corporate/M&A and real estate.

1972

Richard A. Jones, Jr., an attorney at Dobson, Jones, Ball, Phillips & Bridges, PA, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2009 in the specialty of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.

1974

The 2009 edition of Chambers USA ranks Nexsen Pruet attorneys Vickie Eslinger of Columbia among the best in South Carolina for litigation: general commercial and Neil Robinson of Charleston among the best in South Carolina for real estate.

1976

Gov. Jack Markell announced June 17 that he plans to nominate William B. Chandler III for a second term as chancellor of the Court of Chancery, Delaware's court of equity and the nation's leading forum for the resolution of business disputes. Chandler joined the Court of Chancery as a vice chancellor in 1989, after four years on the Superior Court bench. He was elevated to chancellor in 1997.

1979

Elizabeth Mann has been named Associate Dean for Public Service at Greenville Tech. She remains Department Head for the college's Paralegal program, adding responsibility for overseeing the Criminal Justice and Human Services programs.

The 2009 edition of Chambers USA ranks Nexsen Pruet attorney Tom Stephenson of Greenville among the best in South Carolina for litigation: general commercial and labor and employment.

1980

Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, P.A., is pleased to announce that Rita Bragg Cullum has graduated as a member of Class II of the Midlands Diversity Leaders Initiative of the Riley Institute at Furman University. Cullum is a member of Ellis Lawhorne’s Trusts and Estates Practice Group. She is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law as well as a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

1981

The 2009 edition of Chambers USA ranks Nexsen Pruet attorney Mark Knight of Columbia among the best in South Carolina for corporate/M&A.

1982

Timothy E. Meacham of Georgetown has been appointed to the position of University Counsel at Coastal Carolina University, beginning July 1. His duties include review of contracts and legal advice in such areas as human resources, student affairs and student conduct, as well as providing counsel to University President David DeCenzo.

The Florence County Sheriff's Office announces that Michael M. Nunn has become General Counsel and Public Information Officer with offices located at 6719 Friendfield Rd., Effingham 29541.

1984

The 2009 edition of Chambers USA ranks Nexsen Pruet attorney David Dubberly of Columbia among the best in South Carolina for labor and employment.

The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy announces that James Rochelle has joined the agency as a legal instructor with offices located at 5400 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29073.

1985

Rogers Townsend & Thomas announces that Steven T. Moon has joined the firm as special counsel located at 220 Executive Center Dr., Ste. 109, Columbia 29210.

1986

The 2009 edition of Chambers USA ranks Nexsen Pruet attorneys David Gossett of Greenville among the best in South Carolina for real estate and Jeff Vinzani of Charleston among the best in South Carolina for real estate.

1991

The Atlanta Bar Association held its Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon at The Temple, on May 19, 2009. The Atlanta Bar recognized 18 law firms, lawyers, or legal professionals in exemplary practices of the legal system. Among them was John C. Bonnie, of Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial, LLC who won the professionalism award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to a program or activity which advances or promotes excellence, professionalism and public responsibility within the legal profession.

When fleet owners and trucking executives have questions or need easy-to-find information about issues related to the trucking industry, BigTruckTV.com is set to become their go-to resource. In an effort to aid its visitors by providing insights into legislative policies and procedures, the website recently tapped Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP attorney and partner, Rob Moseley, to serve as an industry legal resource. Moseley, who leads Smith Moore Leatherwood’s transportation industry practice group from its Greenville, SC, office, focuses his practice on the representation of trucking companies and their insurance carriers. He advises trucking companies on proactively assessing and addressing risk and planning for growth and development, while also working closely with trucking insurance companies.

1992

Barnwell Whaley Patterson and Helms is pleased to announce the addition of Craig E. Burgess as Special Counsel. Burgess returns to Charleston from Atlanta, Georgia, after serving as Senior Litigation Counsel with Bellsouth Corporation and its successor, AT&T South. Prior to joining BellSouth, Burgess was an associate and then partner in the Charleston office of a regional law firm for eleven years. Burgess’ areas of practice include commercial litigation, telecommunications law, products liability, lender liability, premises liability and personal injury.

Marion C. Fairey Jr. announces the opening of The Fairey Law Firm located at 304 Lee Ave., P. O. Box 661, Hampton 29924.

1994

Olson & Good, PC has changed its name to Olson Good & Brown, PC located at P.O. Box 1722, Mt. Pleasant 29465. The firm announces that John G. "Jay" Brown II has become the managing partner of the firm's real estate division.

Barton Law Firm, PA announces that Christine E.W. Edenfield has joined the firm as an associate located at P.O. Box 12046, Columbia 29211.

1996

David Proffitt and Ron Cox announce the formation of Proffitt & Cox, LLP located at 8910 Two Notch Rd., Ste. 400, Columbia 29223.

1998

William Bert von Herrmann announces the opening of The Von Herrmann Law Firm, LLC located at 200 Elm St., Conway 29526.

1999

The Law Office of Margaret S. Day, LLC announces its opening. The mailing is P.O. Box 22169, Hilton Head 29925.

J. Craig Smith is Counsel of Record for a case pending in front of the United States Supreme Court. The case is Mohawk v. Carpenter, Case No. 08-678. Recently, he did an interview about the case that was picked up by Law.com: www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202431059712.

2000

Daniel L. Prenner and David B. Marvel announce the formation of Prenner Marvel, PA located at 90 Queen St., Charleston 29401.

2001

John C. Hayes IV announces the opening of the Hayes Law Firm, LLC located at 180 Meeting St., Ste. 305, Charleston 29401.

2002

Natasha M. Hanna of Conway was named to Coastal Carolina University's Board of Trustees. Hanna, an attorney, joined the law firm Hearn, Brittain & Martin in 2000, specializing in civil litigation and criminal defense. She has also taught property law at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Hanna was president of the Horry County Bar Association in 2007, and she serves on the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors. She is a member of Coastal Carolina University's Legacy Advisory Council and the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Advisory Board.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina announces that Lucy Grey McIver has joined the law department located at the I-20 @ Alpine Rd., Mailcode AA-270, Columbia 29219-0001.

Stacey Tunstill announces the opening of the Law Office of Stacey Tunstill, LLC located at 125-G Wappoo Creek Dr., Charleston 29412.

Amy Michelle Boyd and Mikell Holbrook Wyman, both of Charleston, were married May 24, 2009. He is employed by McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC.

2003

Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce that Brooke C. Hammond has joined the firm as an associate in the practice areas of commercial litigation, commercial transportation, insurance coverage, and financial institution law. Following law school, Brooke served as a law clerk for the Honorable John C. Few, 13th Circuit prior to joining a large regional firm as an associate practicing in the area of commercial litigation.

2004

Olson & Good, PC has changed its name to Olson Good & Brown, PC located at P.O. Box 1722, Mt. Pleasant 29465. The firm announces that Daniel M. Bradley has joined the firm.

David B. Sample announces the opening of his law practice located at 312 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill 29730.

2005

Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, PA announces J. Gabe Coggiola has become an associate in the firm's Columbia office located at 4500 Fort Jackson Blvd., 29209.

T. Micah Leddy (’06) and Greg B. Collins announce the opening of Leddy and Collins, LLC located at 2008 Lincoln St., Columbia 29201.

The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy announces that Brandy A. Duncan has been named general counsel for the agency with offices located at 5400 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29073.

2006

Ellen Elizabeth McLeod Coble and Denny Parker Major were married June 6, 2009. She serves as law clerk to Chief Justice Toal in Columbia. He is currently employed with the law firm of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in Greenville.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina announces that J. Andy Folsom has joined the law department located at the I-20 @ Alpine Rd., Mailcode AA-270, Columbia 29219-0001.

John M. Hine announces the opening of The Hine Law Firm, LLC located at 1527 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville 29609, P.O. Box 155, Taylors 29687.

T. Micah Leddy and Greg B. Collins (’05) announce the opening of Leddy and Collins, LLC located at 2008 Lincoln St., Columbia 29201.

2007

Kathryn Fae Dail of Columbia and Stephen Kyle Agee of Richburg were married Saturday, May 16, 2009. He received an LLM in Taxation from the University of Florida after graduating from the School of Law and is an associate of the law firm of James C. Hardin III, PLLLC in Rock Hill.

Elmore & Wall, PA announces that Bryan P. Kelley has joined the firm's Greenville office as an associate located at 301 N. Main St., Ste. 2000, 29601. In addition, he and Sarah Elizabeth Scott were married May 2, 2009 in Kingstree.

Ellen Elizabeth McLeod Coble and Denny Parker Major were married June 6, 2009. She serves as law clerk to Chief Justice Toal in Columbia. He is currently employed with the law firm of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in Greenville.

2008

Kathryn Long Harper of Conway and David Richard Sligh of Myrtle Beach were married June 6, 2009 at Union United Methodist Church in Conway. The Rev. Scott Johnson performed the 5:30 p.m. double ring ceremony. Harper is an attorney with the law firm of Singleton, Burroughs & Young, PA in Conway. Sligh is an attorney with the law firm of Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney, PA in Myrtle Beach.

2009

The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. James Grant Wooten of Beaufort announce the engagement of their daughter, Lee Ann Wooten of Beaufort, to Hugh Thompson Rice III of Myrtle Beach. He is currently employed with the Senate Judiciary Committee in Columbia.

IN MEMORIAM

A memorial service for Jennifer Detrick Evans, 41, died June 21, 2009. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1996 and was a member of the South Carolina Bar. In addition to her law degree, Evans had a Master's degree in International Relations and International Economics from the University of South Carolina. She graduated cum laude from Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, N.C., with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Political Science.

Prior to joining the Attorney General's Office in1998, Evans worked as an Assistant Solicitor for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in York County. She also clerked for Simmons, Griffin and Lydon, L.L.P., and assisted Professor William McAnich in conjunction with the publication of The Criminal Law of South Carolina, Third Edition, published March 1996.

During her tenure at the Attorney General's Office, Evans prosecuted public corruption cases and multi-county drug offenses for the South Carolina State Grand Jury as an Assistant Attorney General before being promoted to the Chief of Prosecution in 2003. She specialized in violent crimes, sexual offenses, environmental crimes and other white-collar cases. In 2005 she received "The Attorney General Award for Excellence," which is the highest honor given to an employee by the Office of the Attorney General. In 2006 she received the Ernest F. Hollings Award for Excellence in State Prosecution, given to an Assistant Attorney General whose performance best exemplifies excellence in criminal prosecution.

Frampton Mikell Harper, 69, of 702 Taylor's Chapel Road, Rabun Gap, GA, died Saturday, June 6, 2009 following a long illness. A native of Williston, SC, Harper was a graduate of Williston-Elko High School, where he was senior class president, The Citadel (1961), and the University of South Carolina School of Law (1964). A Captain in the U.S. Army, he served in Vietnam and was awarded The Bronze Star.

Harper practiced law for more than 40 years in Williston, where he also served as Mayor, and in Beaufort, SC. Following retirement, he moved to Rabun Gap, Georgia, where he coached basketball, taught criminal justice at the college level, and engaged in independent research and writing.

He authored two books relating to the Civil War. The Second Georgia Infantry Regiment (Indigo Publishing, 2005) is a written and pictorial history of this regiment, in which several Harper men served and which fought in the most famous and important campaigns of the Eastern theater of the Civil War. The book was nominated for the Benjamin Franklin Award. A companion volume, Catharine of Ivanhoe (2008) explores the human side of the war through the personal letters of one Georgia soldier and his wife's remarkable journal.

Services for Robert Jennings Jones, 82, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Jones died peacefully on Thursday, June 4, at the Episcopal Home at Still Hopes with his wife and daughter holding his hands.

After graduating from Spartanburg High School in 1944, Jones attended Wofford College in Spartanburg. Service to his country briefly interrupted his education: he served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1946, after which he completed his A.B. degree at Wofford in 1949. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

Jones moved to Columbia to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he received his LL.B. degree in 1952. He was a member of the Order of the Wig and Robe, and a member of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi as well. He briefly practiced law in Spartanburg before settling in Columbia in the employment of the Farm Credit Banks of Columbia. He retired from that institution after nearly forty years, concluding his legal career as the Assistant Vice President and Assistant General Counsel.

Steven E. Solomon, 61, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was a 1969 graduate of the University of South Carolina, and a 1973 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Solomon practiced law in Myrtle Beach for 36 years. He was a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, The American Immigration Lawyers Association, and The American Judicial Society. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Billy Chavis.