Candidate Name Committee Committee

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1 Candidate Name Committee Committee Rating Comments Court of Appeals, Seat 3 John D. Geathers Robert N. Jenkins, Sr. Alison Renee Lee Court of Appeals, Seat 9 Ralph King Anderson, III J. Mark Hayes, II J. Rene Josey James E. Lockemy John M. Milling Family Court Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3 Chace D. Campbell W. Wallace Culp, III Catherine E. Fairey Alex Kinlaw, Jr. W. Marsh Robertson Michael Don Stokes Limited number of calls made to the Bar Letitia H. Verdin

2 The Honorable John D. Geathers Judge Geathers is a candidate for Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 3. University of South Carolina 1979 to 1983 (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law 1983 to 1986 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina 11/1986 North Carolina Courts Admitted to: Same as States Admitted to South Carolina Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration Attorney ( ) South Carolina Senate Office of Senate Research Attorney ( ) South Carolina Administrative Law Court Judge ( Present) Presides over and renders final written decisions in both complex and simple cases, trials litigated by both counsel and those pressed by pro se individuals; presides over administrative hearings; responsible for hearing a broad range of contested and appellate cases from at least eighteen state agencies and governmental entities, with several of these presenting multiple types of cases such as wage disputes, injunctive relief hearings, certificate of need cases, environmental and health permitting cases, state and county tax matters, appellate cases from thirty-seven professional licensing boards, and inmate grievances, probation, parole disputes, and motor vehicle DUI cases (with regard to the inmate cases, the matters involve conditions of confinement and sentence calculations; as to probation and parole cases, the matters involve eligibility disputes; and as to DMV cases, the matters involve the suspension of driver s licenses for DUI )

3 The Honorable Robert Nathaniel Jenkins, Sr. Judge Jenkins is a candidate for Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 3. Yuba Community College 1967 to1968 Sacramento State College, Beale AFB 1968 to 1969 University of Guam 1968 to 1969 The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina 1969 to 1972 (B.A.) The University of South Carolina Law School 1972 to 1975 (J.D.) Columbia University Law School (1982) Two-week Program for Lawyers in areas of Evidence and Civil Procedure; received Certificate States Admitted to: South Carolina 5/1976 Courts Admitted to: U. S. Supreme Court 1982 U.S. Fourth Circuit 1976 U.S. Military Court of Appeals 1976 Neighborhood Legal Assistance Program (Charleston) Managing Attorney ( ) Provided direct legal assistance to indigent clients in the areas of family law, state/federal housing law, state/federal public benefit laws, and state/federal consumer law; involved in claim & delivery and deficiency suits; provided service in the preparation of wills and deeds, power of attorneys for clients financial affairs; coordinated the expansion of offices to Georgetown, Kingstree and Beaufort Counties; coordinated the attorneys weekly office schedule for client intake and served as the office liaison with the local courts (the office yearly caseload exceeded 5,000 cases) Legal Services Agency of Western Carolina, Inc. (Greenville) - Director/General Counsel ( ) Practiced in the areas of family law, federal consumer law and other legal services associated with the practice of poverty law; responsible for the legal services provided through offices located in Greenville, Anderson, and Greenwood, serving those areas and the adjoining counties of Edgefield, McCormick, Abbeville, Oconee and Pickens (the yearly total caseload exceeded 4,000 cases) SC Family Court, 13 th Judicial Circuit, Judge (1996-Present) Judged marital litigation cases, juvenile cases, child dependency cases and all other domestic relations issues

4 The Honorable Alison Renee Lee Judge Lee is a candidate for Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 3. Vassar College 9/1975 to 5/1979 (B.A.) Georgetown University Summer 1976 Tulane University Law School 9/1979 to 5/1982 (J.D.) University of Grenoble, France Summer law program University of South Carolina School of Law Summer 1984 States Admitted to: Texas 1982 Louisiana 1983 South Carolina Courts Admitted to: U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina - Fall 1984 U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit - 4/1985 Louisiana Court of Appeals, Louisiana 4 th Circuit Clerk to the Honorable Israel m. Augustine, Jr. ( ) South Carolina Court of Appeals Clerk to the Honorable C. Tolbert Goolsby, Jr. ( ) McNair Law Firm, P.A., - Associate Attorney ( ) Practiced litigation in contract or consumer related issues and labor and employment S.C. Legislative Council Staff Counsel ( ) Drafted legislation and amendments for members of the General Assembly in the areas of transportation, crime, corrections and prisons, and education South Carolina Administrative Law Court Judge ( ) Presided over administrative hearings related to insurance, environmental permitting alcoholic beverages, wages, taxes, video poker, bingo, appeals from occupational licensing boards, and hearings on regulations promulgated by certain state agencies South Carolina Circuit Court Judge (1999-Present) Presides over criminal and civil general jurisdiction cases and municipal, magistrate, and probate cases of the Appellate jurisdiction

5 The Honorable Ralph K. Tripp Anderson, III Judge Anderson is a candidate for Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 9. Francis Marion University 8/1977 to 8/1980 (B.S.) University of South Carolina 8/1981 to 5/1984 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina - 11/1984 Courts Admitted to: U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina - 2/1985 U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit 3/1985 South Carolina Attorney General s Office Attorney (11/1984 5/1994) Prosecuted criminal cases; assisted in the implementation of the Statewide Grand Jury; acted as extradition hearing officer on behalf of the Governor of South Carolina; acted as Counsel to the State Ethics Commission; represented the State in a variety of civil litigation matters; represented the State in post conviction relief matters; acted as Committee Attorney for the State Employee Grievance Committee; acted as Prosecutor for the Engineering and Land Surveyor's Board; prosecuted Medical Board cases; wrote Attorney General Opinions and handled Criminal Appeals Administrative Law Court Judge (5/1994 Present) Judged appellate, injunctive and trial cases in a broad range of administrative matters involving governmental agencies and private parties

6 The Honorable J. Mark Hayes, II Judge Hayes is a candidate for Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 9. Wofford College 9/1976 to 5/1980 (B.A.) Mercer University School of Law 8/1981 to 5/1982 University of South Carolina School of Law 8/1982 to 5/1984 (J.D.) National Judicial College, General Jurisdiction Course, Reno, NV 10/2004 States Admitted to: South Carolina - 11/1984 Courts Admitted to: U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina. 12/1984 U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals 12/1984 United States Supreme Court 6/1994 South Carolina 7 th Judicial Circuit Court Clerk to the Hon. E.C. Burnett, III (8/1984-7/1985) Burts, Turner, Hammett, Harrison, and Rhodes Associate Attorney/Partner (8/ /1990) Focused on general trial work in both civil and criminal matters and education-related law; became full partner after eighteen months Harrison and Hayes Partner (1/1991) Focused on education law, appellate practice, and complex civil litigation Harrison, White, Smith, Hayes & Coggins Partner (1/2000 5/2003) Focused in the areas of complex civil litigation, complex insurance coverage cases, appellate practice, education law, and assisted with complex criminal litigation South Carolina Supreme Court and South Carolina Court of Appeals Attorney ( ) Performed appellate work arguing numerous times South Carolina Circuit Court Judge (5/03 - Present) Presides over criminal, civil jury and civil non-jury matters

7 J. Rene Josey Mr. Josey is a candidate for Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 9. Clemson University 7/1977 to 5/1982 (B.A.) University of South Carolina 8/1982 to 5/1985 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina 11/1985 Courts Admitted to: United States Supreme Court - 11/1994; United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit - 8/1987 United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - 8/1992 United States District Court, District of South Carolina - 8/1987 United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Florence, SC Clerk to the Honorable C. Weston Houck (8/1985-8/1987) Rogers & McBratney, Florence, SC Associate (8/1987-3/1991) Engaged in general practice of law with an emphasis on litigation Rogers, McBratney, & Josey, Florence, SC - Partner (4/ /1993) Engaged in general practice of law with an emphasis on litigation Solo Practice, Florence, SC Attorney (1/1994-5/1996) Engaged in general litigation matters of many varieties; handled appeals in association with other firms; enjoyed appellate research and writing; conducted mediations Department of Justice United States Attorney (5/1996-2/2001) Engaged in civil and criminal litigation; participated with Assistant United States Attorneys in mediation sessions; participated in grand jury and court room work; worked on communication and coordination with local law enforcement and local prosecutors Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney, Florence, SC Attorney (3/2001-Present) Engages in civil and criminal litigation (state and federal); conducts mediations

8 The Honorable James Edward Lockemy Judge Lockemy is a candidate for Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 9. The Citadel 1967 to 1968 Coastal Carolina University of North Carolina at Pembroke 1968 to 1971 (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law, 1971 to 1974 (J.D.) Judge Advocate General School to 1975 University of Virginia The Citadel Present States Admitted to: South Carolina 11/1974 Courts Admitted to: United States Court of Appeals 10/1974 United States Court of Military Appeals 5/1975 United States Supreme Court 6/1979 United District Court, District of South Carolina 11/1983 United States Army Judge Advocate General s Corps ( ) South Carolina Army - National Guard Judge Advocate General s Corps (1978- Present) A. Glenn Greene, Jr. Associate Attorney ( ) United States Senate - Minority Counsel, Judiciary Sub-Committee on Antitrust ( ) United States Senator Strom Thurmond - Legislative Assistant ( ) Greene, Lockemy and Bailey - Partner ( ) Practiced general law South Carolina Circuit Court Judge (1989 Present) United States Army, Chief Legal Officer, Multi-National Brigade (East) Kosovo ( )

9 The Honorable John McKey Milling Judge Milling is a candidate for Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 9. Clemson University 1966 to 1969 (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law 1970 to 1973 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina 11/1973 Courts Admitted to: U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina. 4/1974 U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals 12/1984 United States Supreme Court 3/1997 Greer & Chandler - Associate ( ) Greer & Milling - Partner ( ) Milling Law Firm, P.A. - Sole Practitioner Involved with the general practice of law including personal injury claims, construction claims, Workers Compensation cases, real estate matters, probate matters, utility law, issues relating to construction and application of certain legislative enactments, criminal law, corporate law, divorce and family law, and school law Darlington County - Part time Assistant Solicitor ( & ) Darlington County - Part time Assistant Public Defender (1985) and Part time Chief Public Defender ( l988 and ) Town of Lamar and Town of Society Hill Attorney ( ) Darlington County School District Attorney ( ) South Carolina Circuit Court At Large Judge ( Present) Presides over cases of general jurisdiction in both civil and criminal matters; presides over appeals from the Probate Court, Magistrate's Court, and Municipal Court, as well as appeals from the Administrative Law Court and Workers Compensation Commission for matters occurring before July, 2007

10 Chace Campbell Mr. Campbell is a candidate for Family Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3. Everett Community College Summer 1991 Bob Jones University 8/1990 to 12/1993 (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law 8/1994 to 5/1997 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina North Carolina Courts Admitted to: United States District Court, District of South Carolina - 10/2000 Western District of North Carolina - 2/2004 United States Tax Court - 1/2000 Culp, Elliott, and Carpenter, P.L.L.C. - Associate Attorney ( ) Focused on tax and corporate law Reach and Associates, P.A. - Associate Attorney ( ) Focused on business law with an emphasis on non-profit law; litigation Love, Thornton, Arnold & Thomason, P.A. - Associate Attorney ( ) Practiced medical malpractice defense Roe, Cassidy, Coates & Price, P.A. - Associate Attorney (2002) Focused on medical malpractice cases Chace Campbell, P.A. - Sole Practitioner (2002-Present) Emphasis on family law, probate litigation, and business litigation (particularly partnership disputes)

11 W. Wallace Culp, III Mr. Culp is a candidate for Family Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3. Oral Roberts University 8/1979 to 12/1983 (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law 1983 to 1986 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina 1986 Courts Admitted to: United States District Court, District of South Carolina 11/198 United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit 3/1990 The Honorable Frank P. McGowan, Jr. Law Clerk ( ) Rainey, Britton, Gibbes and Clarkson Associate Attorney ( ) Focused on insurance defense Haskins & Patton Associate Attorney ( ) Focused on insurance defense Sole Practitioner (1991-Present) Focuses on probate law, elder law, domestic law, civil litigation, and abuse and neglect law with the Department of Social Services; participates in mediations

12 Catherine E. Fairey Ms. Fairey is a candidate for Family Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3. Converse College 1973 to1974 University of South Carolina 1974 to1975 Paralegal School 1983 to1984 (obtained degree) University of South Carolina 1986 to1987 (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law 1987 to 1990 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina 1990 Courts Admitted to: Same as States Admitted to Piedmont Legal Services (Spartanburg) Staff Attorney ( ) Handled family law issues including divorces, equitable division of property, alimony, child custody and support, child and spousal abuse and neglect, and juvenile justice cases Wilkins & Madden Associate Attorney ( ) Prepared high-profile divorce cases, child custody cases which included child and spousal support and equitable division of property; acted as guardian ad litem in Department of Social Services cases Sole Practitioner (1995-Present) Handles family law cases including divorces and child custody, handles appointments to Department of Social Services cases and occasionally juvenile justice cases

13 Alex Kinlaw, Jr. Mr. Kinlaw is a candidate for Family Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3. University of South Carolina 1971 to 1975 (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law 1975 to 1978 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina 11/1978 Courts Admitted to: United States District Court, District of South Carolina 12/1978 Legal Services Agency, Greenville, SC Staff Attorney ( ) Handled Family Court cases ranging from representing abused spouses to custody matters Greenville County Public Defender s Office - ( ) Represented juveniles in Family Court who were charged with offenses ranging from truancy to serious felony related offences Private Practice ( Present) Engages in primarily family law including adoptions, divorces, and equitable distribution of property

14 William Marsh Robertson Mr. Robertson is a candidate for Family Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3. Washington & Lee University 1981 to1985 (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law 1985 to 1988 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina 11/1988 Courts Admitted to: United States District Court, District of South Carolina 3/1990 Lewis, Lide, Bruce, and Potts Associate Attorney ( ) Practiced in a wide array of areas but with an emphasis on real estate law Robertson and Robertson, PA Partner ( ) Focused exclusively in the area of family law dealing with divorce, separation, equitable distribution of property, child custody and support, and adoption Robertson & Quattlebaum, LLC; Robertson and Coleman, LLC; and currently, Robertson & Hodges, LLC (1995-Present) Focused exclusively in the area of family law dealing with divorce, separation, equitable distribution of property, child custody and support, and adoption

15 Michael Don Stokes Mr. Stokes is a candidate for Family Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3. North Greenville College (now University) Summer 1984 Furman University 1984 to 1988 (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law 1988 to 1991 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina 11/1991 Courts Admitted to: United States District Court, District of South Carolina 1992 United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit Chapman, Harter, & Groves, PA. Associate Attorney ( ) General practice focusing primarily on family law, real estate, insurance defense, and workers compensation appeals Sole practitioner, Greenville, South Carolina ( ) General practice focusing primarily on family law, and real estate; Mims & Stokes, Greer, South Carolina - Partner ( ) General practice focusing primarily on family law, real estate, and some criminal Sole practitioner, Greer, South Carolina - ( ) General practice focusing primarily on family law, real estate, criminal, and probate Stokes & Southerlin, PA. - Partner (2005-Present) General practice focusing primarily on family law, real estate, criminal and probate Greenville County Magistrate Court Judge (1996-Present)

16 Letitia H. Verdin Ms. Verdin is a candidate for Family Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3. Furman University 1988 to 1992 (B.S.) Clemson University 1992 to 1993 University of South Carolina 1994 to 1997 (J.D.) States Admitted to: South Carolina 11/1997 Courts Admitted to: U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina 6/2001 United States Court of Appeals 9/2003 Office of the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor Assistant Solicitor & Head of Family Court & Assistant Solicitor ( & & 2005-Present) As Assistant Solicitor prosecuted various types of crimes in Greenville and Pickens Counties with an emphasis on child abuse and neglect cases; as Head of Family Court Unit prosecuted all juvenile cases, responsible for juvenile diversion programs, and applications for Orders of Protection; as Assistant Solicitor prosecutes violent crimes, criminal domestic violence cases, and child abuse cases; works closely with the Department of Social Services to monitor ongoing Family Court proceedings and to become involved when appropriate and necessary; assists Family Court Unit in the prosecution of juvenile cases and consults with the attorneys in that Unit on particularly problematic cases Clarkson, Walsh, Rheney, & Turner, P.A., Greenville, SC Associate Attorney (10/2000-5/2005) Gained civil experience in the practice areas of government liability defense, insurance defense, and family law