WELCOME CLASS OF 1966
Friday, October 21, 2016 Columbia Conference Center Columbia, South Carolina
The South Carolina Bar Senior Lawyers Division would like to thank all the honorees for their contribution to the practice of law in South Carolina for 50 years.
ITINERARY 11:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon 12:10 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Registration & Fellowship Welcome Pamela D. Robinson, Esquire President, SC Bar Senior Lawyers Division
Invocation & Lunch William K. Witherspoon, Esquire President, SC Bar
Remarks from the SC Supreme Court Chief Justice Chief Justice Costa M. Pleicones
Recognition of Honorees with Presentation of Nifty Fifty Pins & Class Photos
Adjourn
Nifty Fifty Honorees
Ronald G. Aaron Samuel H. Altman George A. Anderson Paul Archer Richard W. Arnold Jonathan A. Azrael Gordon B. Baker Jr. Honorable David S. Baroody Capers G. Barr III Honorable Thomas B. Barrineau Jr. John U. Bell III R. Barry Benton William M. Bowen James M. Brailsford III Thomas D. Broadwater Wendell O. Brown William M. Bruner Robert G. Clawson Jr. Honorable W.C. Coffey Jr. John E. Copeland John A. Cutts III Michael R. Daniel Thomas E. Davis Robert W. Dibble Jr. Meyer Drucker Robert M. Ehrhorn Jr. John R. Etheridge Jr. C. Robert Faucette J. Kendall Few Pearce W. Fleming Robert B. Folsom Jr. Donald A. Furtado Robert A. Gamble Gordon H. Garrett D. Cabell Gilley Saul Gliserman Hugh Z. Graham Jr. W. Douglas Gray Thomas W. Greene Honorable Stuart H. Hall Donald A. Ingram
William W. Kehl Honorable Howard P. King Honorable Clyde K. Laney Jr. Ken H. Lester Thomas P. Lowndes Jr. Honorable Daniel E. Martin Sr. Duke K. McCall Jr. S. Tucker McCravy Jr. J. Thomas McGrath Robert A. McKenzie Gordon R. Miller George J. Morris Thomas P. Morrison Herbert L. Novit Honorable Larry R. Patterson Charles R. Pusser Jr. Ralph C. Robinson Jr. Honorable W. Frank Rogers Jr. Donald T. Rutledge William B. Shearer Jr. Julian L. Stoudemire Wheeler M. Tillman James A. Turner Jr. Nancy M. Waller J. Edward Wells Ray R. Williams Jr. Honorable John P. Wilson Robert P. Wolf
Samuel H. Altman Charleston, SC
Samuel H. Altman was born on September 1, 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a 1963 graduate of Tulane University and received his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Prior to entering law school, he managed the family-owned Altman Furniture Co., a Charleston institution. Sam provides legal counsel for Derfner & Altman clients with business interests. He represents banks, companies and individuals in business transactions and business litigation. In 2007, he and the partners of Derfner & Altman were recognized with a Pro Bono Publico Award from the American Bar Association. He has served as an assistant corporation counsel for the City of North Charleston; past president of the Charleston Lawyers Club; and a member of the City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals. George A. Anderson Aiken, SC George A. Anderson was born on September 11, 1941 in Zanesville, Ohio. He earned his B.S. and LL.B from South Carolina State University. In 1966, he was admitted to the South Carolina Supreme Court and the United States District Court. In 1972, he was admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States and is certified as a Circuit Court and Family Court Mediator in South Carolina. He currently practices law at Anderson & Associates of Aiken, P.A., where he specializes in real estate loan closings, probate law, workers’ compensation, personal injury and domestic relations. George served as chairman of the board of the South Carolina State University Educational Foundation for 27 years; chairman of the City of Aiken Board of Zoning Appeals for 33 years; and as chairman of the Schofield Scholarship Fund. He served for several years as an administrative law Judge for the South Carolina Alcohol Beverage Control Commission and as a United States Government Appeal Agent for the Selective Service System. He is a lifetime member of the NAACP, a member of Cumberland AME Church and several local, state and national bar associations. He has also served on numerous boards and commissions through the CSRA. George received the South Carolina State University School of Law Scholastic Achievement award in the areas of taxation, real estate law and securities.
His favorite memory from law school was the ability to use the library 24/7 and to be educated in classes with no more than five students in attendance. His advice to young lawyers, “Take advantage of all opportunities to accomplish intern work in an established law firm.” Honorable Thomas B. Barrineau Jr. Garden City, SC The Honorable Thomas B. Barrineau Jr. was born on August 7, 1939 in Florence, South Carolina. He earned his A.B. in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and his J.D. from the USC School of Law, where he was a member of the Society of Wig and Robe. He is a retired family court judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Judge B previously practiced at Horger & Horger; general practice with Senator John Martin; and the Tom Barrineau Law Firm. He served in the South Carolina National Guard, 1960-1966 Enlisted Man and was honorably discharged. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar and the American Bar Association. His favorite memories from law school were the after exam parties, study groups and friends he made while in law school. His advice for young lawyers, “Enjoy yourself and find levity in your job and if you become a judge, don’t let your robe get too heavy.” Wendell O. Brown New Zion, SC Wendell O. Brown was born on September 21, 1935 in Kingstree, South Carolina. He earned his B.S. in Agronomy from Clemson University and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating cum laude. He was Captain in the United States Army Reserve from 1958 to 1966. He currently practices at Wendell O. Brown, Attorney. He previously practiced law with Harrell & Brown; Brown & Shuler; and The Exchange Bank of South Carolina. Wendell is a member of the Williamsburg County Bar and the South Carolina Bar. He was a member of the Kingstree Rotary Club, where he was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Williamsburg Hometown Chamber in 2015. His favorite memory from law school was Professor Coleman Karesh teaching contracts. His advice for young lawyers, “Law practice is stressful. Take time off.”
Michael R. Daniel Columbia, SC Michael R. Daniel was born on April 13, 1940 in Gaffney, South Carolina. He earned his B.A. in Journalism from the University of South Carolina in 1962 and his J.D. from the USC School of Law. He was First Lieutenant in the 8th Infantry Division Germany and retired as Lieutenant Colonel in the South Carolina National Guard. Mike currently practices law at Mike Daniel and Associates, where he specializes in government and public affairs. He previously worked with Berry, Dunbar & Daniel and with Haynsworth, Sinkler & Boyd. He was a member of the USC Senate and vice chair of May Day Law School. He served 10 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was former first vice chair of the Judiciary Committee, speaker ProTem of the South Carolina House, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, lead trade missions to Far East, instrumental in bringing South Carolina from 44th to 14th in terms of small business environment as ranked by Inc. Magazine and helped develop the South Carolina Film Office. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar and the American Bar Association. His favorite memory from law school was serving as co-chair of May Day with Doug Grey and the ordeal they went through getting the USC Attorney General, Nicoles Katzenvack, to speak during the May Day program. His advice for young lawyers, “Be true to your clients and never compromise your integrity.� Meyer Drucker Columbia, SC Meyer Drucker was born on August 10, 1937 in Denmark, South Carolina. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting from the University of South Carolina; a MA in Public Administration/Policy from American University; his J.D. from USC School of Law; and LL.M from Emory University. After working for GAO in DC from 1959 until 1963, Meyer decided he did not want to do that the rest of his life. It was a very worthwhile experience as he witnessed JFK being sworn in as President and worked in buildings such as the state department, DC welfare and the Department of Agriculture. While in law school, taking the law and accounting course, several liberal arts majors asked Meyer for assistance with what was going on in the class. This effort helped him decide several years later that teaching future CPAs business and tax law would be his professional
career, one that lasted over 40 years. He taught over half of his career at USC Upstate and also spent time at Midlands Technical College, UNC-Charlotte, Winthrop University and Coastal Carolina. His advice for young lawyers, “Don’t be frustrated if your goals change as time goes on; you can always use legal training as an excellent background for many careers.” J. Kendall Few Greer, SC J. Kendall Few was born on August 10, 1934 in Greer, South Carolina. He earned his B.S. from the University of South Carolina in 1961. He graduated cum laude from USC School of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the SC Law Review. He also received his Honorary Doctor of Law degree in 1990 from Limestone College. He currently practices law at J. Kendall Few, P.A. Kendall served as vice chair for the Products Liability Advisory Committee; 1989-90 Dean, Products Advanced Seminar; chair, South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association; Products Liability Committee; 1986 founder, South Carolina Jury Trial Foundation; and founder and trustee, American Jury Trial Foundation. He received the Public Citizens Award and the Founders Award from the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association and the War Horse Award from the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. He authored the following publications: In Defense of Trial by Jury, 1993; In Defense of Trial by Jury: Five Hundred Years of Praise for Courthouse Democracy/Volumes 1 & 2, 1993; In Defense of Judicial Democracy, May God Save The Seventh Amendment, 2009; U.S. Supreme Court Transcript of Record with Supporting Pleadings, 2011; and The Treasures of a Simple Life: An Illustrated Poetry Book with More Than 50 Paintings from the Golden Age of Art, 2013. His favorite memory from law school was when Dean Robert M. Figg, Jr. said, “Look to your left—look to your right—only one of you will make it past your freshman year.” His advice for young lawyers, “Fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds worth of distance run,” Rudyard Killing. Robert B. Folsom Jr. Anniston, AL Robert B. Folsom Jr. was born on May 24, 1939 in Huntington, New York. He earned his B.A. from the University of the South in 1960 and his J.D. from Tulane University Law School.
He served in the United States Navy, three years aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence; 18 years in the reserves and was Commanding Officer of two reserve units, and later retired as Lieutenant Commander. Bob retired from the Bank of Wedowee in 2004. He received the Award of Achievement for Small Bar Associations from the Alabama State Bar. He is a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, where he served as treasurer since 1987; a member, former president and current secretary-treasurer of the Anniston Civitan Club; a member and current treasurer of the Northeast Alabama Military Officers Association; a member, former president and current secretary of the Cheaha Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. He is a member and former president of the Folsom Family Association of America, a member and current president of the Calhoun County Historical Society, and former president of the Calhoun/Cleburne Bar Association. Bob is active in local community theatre (ALT, ACT & CAST), having served as treasurer and fundraiser coordinator at various times. He served on the board of Cottaquilla Council of Girl Scouts and Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama His favorite memory from law school was winning the run-off election to serve as vice president of the student bar association. Donald A. Furtado Hilton Head island, SC Donald A. Furtado was born on February 4, 1939 in Wilson, North Carolina. He earned his B.A. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In 1963, he attended the University of Sydney, Australia and later received his LL.B from Yale Law School. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy; an honor graduate from the United States Navy Basic Underwriter Demolition/SEAL; and an honor graduate from the United States Army Airborne School. Don specialized in banking, real estate, arbitration and mediation. He practiced law at McNair Law Firm, P.A.; Alston & Bird in Atlanta, Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine in Washington, DC. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia and the South Carolina Bar. Don participated in the White House Fellows program, which is one of America's most prestigious programs for leadership and public service, and the Rotary International Fellow program.
He served on the Hilton Head Island Planning Commission; Leadership Hilton Head; Leadership Tampa; National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse; School Improvement Council (primary, elementary and middle school); and the University of North Carolina Alumni Association. W. Douglas Gray Anderson, SC W. Douglas Gray was born on April 24, 1941 in Providence, South Carolina. He earned his B.A. in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and his J.D. from USC School of Law. He currently practices law at McNair Law Firm, PA. His areas of practices include litigation, health care, mediation, real estate and workers’ compensation. He previously practiced with Watkins, Van Allen, Kirven, Gable & Gray for 36 years. Doug served as president of the South Carolina Bar from 1990 until 1991. He was named among The Best Lawyers in America© from 2007-2017, the Legal Elite of the Upstate, Greenville Business Magazine from 2014 until 2016; and was awarded the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating®. Honorable Stuart H. Hall Gaffney, SC The Honorable Stuart H. Hall was born on August 22, 1941 in Gaffney, South Carolina. He earned his B.A. from the University of South Carolina and his J.D. from USC School of Law. Judge Hall is a retired family court judge. From 1966 to 1977, he practiced law at Hall, Hall & Daniel. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar. His favorite memory from law school was the Haibauch’s wine party. His advice for young lawyers, “Don’t Be Late!” Honorable Howard P. King Sumter, SC The Honorable Howard P. King was born on April 13, 1939 in Greenville, South Carolina. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration from The Citadel. He attended the University of Tennessee College of Law and transferred to the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he received his J.D. He was comments editor for the SC Law Review and a member of Wig and Robe.
He received a commission as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and served two years on active duty at Fort Sill, OK and Giessen, Germany. Judge King is an active/retired circuit court judge and was formerly a resident judge, Third Judicial Circuit. Prior to that was in private practice with Bryan, Bahnmuller, King, Goldman & McElveen in Sumter. While in private practice, he was active in bar activities, serving as treasurer, secretary, president-elect and president of the South Carolina Bar. He is a member and former president of the Sumter County Bar Association; a member of the American Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute and the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association; and former member of the American Association of Trial Lawyers. He is admitted to practice in all South Carolina Courts, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Judge King serves on the Advisory Committee on Standards of Judicial Conduct. He was former president of the Sumter Lions Club and a member of the Sumter County Library. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Mark Sanford upon his retirement as a resident judge. His favorite memory from law school was a quote from Professor Jim Dreher, “Never, Never, Never be on time to court – be early.” Judge King’s advice for young lawyers, “Always be better prepared than your opponent; know the rules of evidence; and establish a reputation that your word is your bond.” Ken H. Lester Columbia, SC Ken H. Lester was born on April 14, 1941 in Wilson, North Carolina. He earned his B.S. from the University of South Carolina in 1963 and his J.D. from USC School of Law. He is a founding partner of Lester and Hendrix, LLC, with offices in Columbia, Myrtle Beach and Beaufort/Hilton Head, South Carolina. For over 20 years, he has served on the faculty of the National Family Law Trial Institute at South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, which is held for nine days each year where 48 lawyers from across the United States are taught to litigate family law cases. Ken has served as the chairman of the family law section of the South Carolina Bar and served as a section delegate to the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates. He is a member and former chairman of the family law committee of the South Carolina Association of Justice. He also served as chairman of the Richland and Lexington County Bar family law
committees, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Children Committee and the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines Subcommittee. He has written and continues to write on various issues dealing with South Carolina family law in addition to speaking and coordinating numerous continuing legal education seminars locally and nationally. Honorable Daniel E. Martin Sr. Charleston, SC The Honorable Daniel E. Martin Sr. was born on April 14, 1932 in Bluffton, South Carolina. In 1954, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Allen University. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1961. He received his J.D. from South Carolina State School of Law and an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Charleston in 1992. He also completed the General Jurisdiction course of study at the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada in Reno Nevada. In 1967, he was a founder and became the director of the Neighborhood Legal Assistance Program, Inc. in Charleston, where he served as director until 1972. From 1974 until 1984, he served as Assistant Solicitor of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. He was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1984 until 1992. He was then elected Judge of the Ninth Circuit to fill the unexpired term of the Hon. Richard E. Fields and served in this capacity until he retired. Judge Martin is a member of the American Bar Association, South Carolina Bar and the Charleston County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court, United States Court of Customs and Paten Appeals, United States Court of Claims, Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is a lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., a member of Gamma Lambda Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, a Grand Inspector General of the 33rd degree, George Washington Carver Consistory #162, past Potentate, Arabian Temple #139, Shrines’. He is a member of the Charleston Trident Chamber of Commerce and a founder and past member of the Board of Directors of the Public Defender Corporation of Charleston County. He is the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding service rendered to the community, county and state. His favorite memory from law school was that he enjoyed the prospect of becoming a civil rights lawyer one day. Judge Martin’s advice for young lawyers, “Let truth, justice and honor be the hallmark of your legal service to clients, community and all you represent.”
J. Thomas McGrath Richmond, VA
J. Thomas McGrath was born on August 9, 1940 in Farmville, North Carolina. He earned his B.A. from Belmont Abbey College and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Tom currently practices at McGrath, Danielson, Sorrell & Fuller. The firm focuses on the representation of motorcyclists and issues affecting motorcyclists as well as criminal defense. He previously worked as a trial attorney with the National Labor Relations Board; an assistant commonwealth attorney with the City of Richmond, VA; and with Coates & Davenport, PC in Richmond, VA. He has received the Governor’s Transportation Safety Award (VA); the Silver Spoke Award, the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Award; and the Leading Wheel Award. He is involved with the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists; ABATE of VA; ABATE of South Carolina; Harley Owners Group; Gold Wing Road Riders; and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. Tom is a member of the Richmond County Bar Association, Henrico County Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Virginia Trial Lawyers and the South Carolina Association for Justice. His favorite memory from law school was standing on the porch at the law school facing Greene Street and watching a new Ford Mustang pass. It was a thrill. Graduation was the best. His advice for young lawyers, “Always do the right thing. Always take the high road.” Robert A. McKenzie Columbia, SC Robert A. McKenzie was born on May 12, 1941 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He earned his B.S. from the University of South Carolina and his J.D. from USC School of Law. He currently practices civil litigation at McDonald, McKenzie, Rubin, Miller & Lybrand, LLP. Bob is a member of the Defense Research Institute, South Carolina Association for Justice, South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association, American Bar Association and its Litigation Section.
He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he was recognized as Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2008. He received the Worthy Adversary Award from the South Carolina Association for Justice in 2011 and the Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award from the USC School of Law Alumni Association. Bob served on the House of Delegates of the South Carolina Bar; as chair for the Supreme Court Commission on Continuing legal Education and Specialization, and was former president of the Richland County Bar. He is deacon and elder at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church; president of the Palmetto Retriever Club; a member of the Columbia Civitans and Columbia Jaycees; a member of the Mid-Carolina Mental Health Association and Columbia Ducks Unlimited. His favorite memory from law school was friendships established that carried over into practice. His advice for young lawyers, “Don’t go into trial work if you are not willing to sacrifice your nights, weekends and holidays.” George J. Morris Charleston, SC George J. Morris was born on May 1, 1941 in Memphis, Tennessee. He earned his B.A. from The Citadel and received his J.D. from the University of Virginia. From 1967 to 1969, he served as Captain Military Intelligence in the United States Army. He previously practiced law at Hollings & Hawkins; Hollings, Hawkins & Morris; Hawkins & Morris; and Morris, Duffy & Boone. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, Charleston County Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. George was a member and former parish council president of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity; former president of the Plato Chapter No. 4 Order of AHEPA; and currently serves as chairman on its scholarship foundation. He served on the council for the Diocese of Atlanta and on the council for the archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church in America. In 2007, he received the Archangel Michael Adult Honoree chosen by the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity as bestowed by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta and the Alpha Award Order of AHEPA Plato Chapter No. 4. His advice for young lawyers, “The law is a demanding profession in which perseverance is required.” Charles R. Pusser Jr. Chesterfield, SC
Charles R. Pusser Jr. was born on September 1, 1940 in Chesterfield, South Carolina. He earned his B.A. from Duke University and received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. He is retired from Bell & Pusser Law Firm. He is a member of the Chesterfield County Bar Association and the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Chesterfield.
His favorite memories from law school were his Moot Court Partner, Robert Long Jr. at UNC School of Law and his graduation. His advice for young lawyers, “There is only one law book and one law giver, know the law giver. Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Keep the faith that is given to you by His grace and receive all He wants to bless you with and for you to be a blessing to others so that when you stand before the Bar of Justice, you will hear Him say, “Well Done!” Ralph C. Robinson Jr. Columbia, SC Ralph C. Robinson Jr. was born on August 27, 1935 in Columbia, South Carolina. He earned his B.S. in Business Economics from the University of South Carolina and an ROTC Commission in the United States Air Force. He served as a fighter pilot for six years, flying the F-100 Supersabre. He then returned to the USC School of Law, where he earned his J.D. and served on the Law Review. Upon graduation, Ralph accepted a clerkship with United States District Judge Robert W. Hemphill before entering private practice in Columbia. He currently practices at Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC, where he specializes in transactional law. He has been lead counsel in over 100 major commercial real estate projects, predominantly in food and drug anchored strip shopping centers. Current projects continue in this market and in big-box retail and industrial single-tenant income properties. Honorable W. Frank Rogers Jr. Lexington, SC The Honorable W. Franklin Rogers was born May 4, 1940 in Columbia, South Carolina. He earned his B.S. from Clemson University and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Judge Rogers is retired and previously practiced law at Lever & Duncan; Law Office of W. Frank Rogers; and the South Carolina Judicial Department.
He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, Lexington County Bar Association, BCHSED Foundation, Sertoma Club, Rotary Club and the March of Dimes. His favorite memory from law school was his classmates. His advice for young lawyers, “Do right because it is right.” Julian L. Stoudemire Walhalla, SC Julian L. Stoudemire was born on June 25, 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina. He earned his B.A. in History from The Citadel, where he received the Distinguished Military Graduate Award. He received his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He was Captain in the USAF, J.A., active duty, from 1966 to 1970, where he received the USAF Commendation Medal. He currently practices at Julian Stoudemire, PA. He previously practiced law at Pettit & Ross; Pettit, Ross & Stoudemire; Pettit, Ross, Stoudemire & Brandt; Ross, Stoudemire & Merrell, PA; Ross, Stoudemire & Awde, PA; Ross, Stoudemire, Ballenger & Sprouse, PA; Ross Stoudemire & Sprouse, PA; and Stoudemire & Sprouse, PA. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, South Carolina Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, and a member and former president of the Oconee County Bar Association. He was mayor of the City of Walhalla, South Carolina from 1990 until 1995; City Attorney for the City of Westminster from 1971 until 1987; and has served as the City Attorney for the City of Walhalla since 2001. He is also president of St. John’s Lutheran Church Congregation. His advice for young lawyers, “Do things for the right reasons.” J. Edward Wells Laurens, SC J. Edward Wells was born on October 4, 1938 in North Augusta, South Carolina. He earned his B.S. from Presbyterian College. He is retired as president of Heritage Federal Savings and Loan after 35 years of service. Ed is a member of Kiwanis and the First Baptist Church in Laurens. His favorite memory from law school was the night his study partner called to tell him they had passed the bar.
Honorable John P. Wilson Folly Beach, SC
The Honorable John P. Wilson was born April 1, 1941 in Washington, District of Columbia. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Carolina and his J.D. from USC School of Law. Judge Wilson completed his 23rd year in retirement from two, concurrent 30 year careers in “Law and Arms” with the State of South Carolina and the United States Marine Corps.
He was admitted to practice before the South Carolina Supreme Court, the United States District Court of South Carolina, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Military Appeals, the United States Court of Claims and the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Wilson served on the South Carolina Bar’s House of Delegates and was former chairman of its torts & insurance practices section and the military law section. Judge Wilson received the Martindale-Hubble 2016 “BV Distinguished” rating and 2016 America’s Most Honored Professionals Award. He was the recipient of the 2006 President’s Award and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. He was among the first military trial and defense counsel to be appointed in 1968 to the newly created office of military judge and served as deputy staff judge advocate. He served in the Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Eastern Recruiting Region, Parris Island, South Carolina from 1984 until 1990 whereupon he transferred to the Retirement Rolls as Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps (Retired). He is a past president, Palmetto Chapter, Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association. His favorite memory from law school was the challenge of working 40+ hours/week, 2+ jobs, putting himself through law school, while helping to raise two children born during those three post graduate years and successfully maintain an overall 3.5 GPR with admission to the “Wig and Robe Society.” His advice for young lawyers, “Do not undertake the challenges that I was most fortunate to have undertaken and survived.” Robert P. Wolf Charleston, SC Robert P. Wolf was born July 5, 1942 in New York City, New York. He earned his B.A. in Economics from the College of William and Mary and his B.C.L. from Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary, where he served as the current decisions editor and later, the editor in chief for the
William and Mary Law Review. He served as Captain in the United States Army from 1966 until 1970. Prior to entering practice with his son, David, Bob held in-house counsel positions with Eli Lilly & Company and Reynolds Metal Company and served as general counsel and in other executive positions with A.H. Robins Company, Lumax Inc., LaRoche Industries, Inc. and Frenkel & Co., Inc. He also managed business operations as vice-president and general manager of A.H. Robins’ Medical Instruments Division and as chairman and chief executive officer of Care Systems, Inc. In addition to serving as counsel and in operating management, Bob has managed risk management and human resources for several of those organizations. Bob is admitted to practice law in the state of Virginia, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the State of South Carolina, and the United States District Court for the State of South Carolina. His favorite memory from law school was graduating and marrying the law librarian’s daughter. Photos unaccompanied by a biography are listed below.
Ronald G. Aaron Richard W. Arnold Blythewood, SC Columbia, SC
Johnathan A. Azrael Towson, MD
Capers G. Barr III Charleston, SC
John U. Bell III Blythewood, SC
William M. Bowen Hilton Head Is., SC
James M. Brailsford III Edisto Is., SC
Thomas D. Broadwater Aiken, SC
William M. Burner Robert G. Clawson Jr. John E. Copeland Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC Myrtle Beach, SC Arlington, VA
Thomas E. Davis Bethune, SC
C. Robert Faucette Spartanburg, SC
William W. Kehl Greenville, SC
Robert W. Dibble Jr. Prosperity, SC
Robert M. Ehrhorn Jr. Honolulu, HI
Pearce W. Fleming Columbia, SC
Gordon H. Garrett Charleston, SC
Thomas P. Lowndes Jr. S. Tucker McCravy Jr. Charleston, SC Columbia, SC
John A. Cutts III
John R. Etheridge Jr. Florence, SC
Hugh Z. Graham Jr. Columbia SC
Thomas P. Morrison Charleston, SC
Herbert L Novit Hilton Head Is, SC
James A. Turner Jr. Clemson, SC
Hon. Larry R. Patterson Donald T. Rutledge Greenville, SC Charleston, SC
Nancy M. Waller Ray R. Williams Jr. Charleston, SC Greenville, SC
Wheeler M. Tillman N. Charleston, SC
DO YOU REMEMBER‌
A Sign of the Times Average Annual Income: $6,900.00 * New House: $14,200.00 * New Car: $2,650.00 * Gas Per Gallon: .32 cents Memorable Musicians & Songs I'm a Believer, The Monkees * Good Vibrations, The Beach Boys * Monday Monday, The Mamas & the Papas * Wild Thing, The Troggs * Sounds of Silence, Simon & Garfunkel Memorable Movies A Man for All Seasons * Dr. Zhivago * Thunderball * Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Memorable Books Giles Goat-Boy, John Barth * In Cold Blood, Truman Capote * The Origin of the Brunists, Robert Coover * The Fixer, Bernard Malamud * The Crying of Lot 49, Thomas Pynchon * Up Above the World, Paul Bowles U.S. Statistics President: Lyndon B. Johnson * Vice President: Hubert H. Humphrey * Population: 196,560,338 * Life Expectancy: 70.2 years Photographs from this memorable event will be posted on the South Carolina Bar website at http://www.scbar.org/public/niftyfifty/index.html.