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Licensed since: 1976
Law school: University of South Carolina School of Law
Education: University of South Carolina, BA 1973University of South Carolina School of Law, JD 1976
Certifications: Bar Admissions: ■ South Carolina Bar, 1976 ■ U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, 1976 ■ U.S. District Court, South Carolina District, 1976 ■ U.S. Supreme Court, 2005
Professional activity: Bar and Professional Memberships: ■ American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Certified Fellow■ American College of Family Trial Lawyers, Diplomate■ International Network of Boutique Law Firms, Member ■ American Bar Association, Family Law Section■ American Association of Trial Lawyers, Family Law Section■ South Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section■ South Carolina Trial Lawyers, Family Law Section■ Richland County Bar Association, Family Law SectionOffices Held: ■ American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, National (Board of Governors, 2005-2009; Vice-President, 2008/09; Secretary, 2007; AAML Foundation, Board of Directors, 2007-09; Executive Committee, 2007-2009; Chair, Law Office Management Committee, 2005-2008; Member, Admissions Procedures Committee, 2006; Co-Chair and Member, Website Committee, 2005-2009; Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2006-2007; Member, ALI Commission, 2006-2008; Sales and Marketing Committee, 2007-2008; Executive Committee Sponsorships Committee, 2008; Nominating Committee, 2008/09.) ■ American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, South Carolina Chapter (President 2001-2002; President-Elect, 1999-2000; Vice-President, 1997-98; National Delegate to Board of Governors, 2005-2006) ■ International Network of Boutique Law Firms (Chapter President, 2007-2009). ■ South Carolina Bar, Family Law Section (Chair, 1991-92; Chair-Elect,1990-91; Secretary, 1989-90; Section Delegate, 1995-96; Council, 1988-95) ■ South Carolina Bar, Practice and Procedure Committee (Chair, Family Law Sub-Committee, 1989-1995; Chair, Sub-Committee on Jurisdiction in the Family Courts, 1979-80) ■ South Carolina Bar, Lawyer-Accountant Relationship Committee (Chair, 1998-99) ■ South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section (Co-Chair, Family Court Judicial Liaison, 1983-1986; Chair, 1983-84; Vice-Chair, 1982-83; Secretary, 1981-82; Treasurer,1980-81)