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June 2007

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1948

Augustus Tompkins Graydon, 90, of Columbia died June 15.

1954

G. Richard Griffith passed away October, 2006 in Greenwood, SC.

1959

Retired Fifth Circuit Judge Owens Taylor Cobb, Jr., died on Thursday, May 31, 2007 in Columbia, after an illness of several months. For those wishing to send a memorial in lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the USC School of Law Development Fund, 701 South Main Street, Columbia, SC 29208.

The Hon. Ralph King Anderson Jr., has published a new book: The South Carolina Requests to Charge-Criminal. It includes numerous chapters and a multitude of individual charges covering all the major criminal offenses in South Carolina.

1963

James Otis Dunn, 72, of Myrtle Beach died June 14. Beginning in 1978, Dunn served three terms as Solicitor for Horry and Georgetown Counties.

1969

1973

William H. Jordan announces the relocation of his firm to 113 Wappoo Creek Dr., Ste. 3, Charleston 29412. (843) 577-4520.

1975

H. Michael Bowers has become a shareholder of the firm with offices located at 171 Church St., Ste. 210, Charleston 29401. (843) 577-9888. The firm's name has been changed to Wilkes Bowers, PA.

1979

The S.C. Commission on Women has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Partner Sue Erwin "Corky" Harper with a 2007 S.C. Women of Achievement Award for Promoting Economic Autonomy for Women. The commission recognized Ms. Harper, a certified Labor and Employment Law specialist, as an attorney on the forefront of mentoring and supporting women in the profession.

1980

Ralph Hoisington, prosecutor for South Carolina's ninth judicial circuit, died June 9.

1981

Lanneau "Lanny" Lambert, Jr. took over as the 2007-08 president of the S.C. Bar, overseeing a membership of more than 12,000 lawyers. He will also continue as managing shareholder of Turner Padget Graham & Laney, a 90-attorney firm with offices in Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville and Myrtle Beach.

1985

Steven Mark Wynkoop died June 7th, 2007.

1988

Lesley M. Coggiola has been appointed Disciplinary Counsel for the Supreme Court Commissions on Lawyer and Judicial Conduct.

Tim Madden has graduated in the Class of 2007 Liberty Fellows, a two-year leadership program designed to empower the future leaders of South Carolina. The statewide leadership effort promotes values-based leadership to South Carolina leaders ages 25-45 geared toward critical thinking, skilled mentorship and camaraderie. Madden practices at the Greenville office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough.

1991

Levan J. Wingate, 50, of Folly Beach died May 29.

Robert D. Moseley Jr. has been recognized by the Safety & Loss Prevention Management Council with the 2007 Out-standing Contribution Award. The award recognizes Moseley's service and contributions to the success of the council and the members it serves Moseley is a shareholder with the firm of Leatherwood Walker Todd & Mann, P.C.

Terry M. "Mickey" Mauldin has become Of Counsel to The Huff Law Firm, LLC with offices located at 7244 Woodrow St., Irmo 29063. (803) 252-2232.

1992

Shannon Heath Statkus has joined Richardson, Plowden, Carpenter & Robinson, P.A. as an associate on its litigation practice team. Most recently, Ms. Statkus was an assistant solicitor with the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office.

1993

Ladson F. Howell Jr. of Howell and Christmas, LLC announces the opening of a second office located at 250 Mathis Ferry Rd., Ste. 102, Mt. Pleasant 29464. (843) 849-2800.

1994

August G. "Tav" Swarat II has become an associate of the Columbia firm Whetstone Myers Perkins & Young, LLC located at 601 Devine St., Columbia 29201. (803) 799-9400.

1996

David C. Slough has joined the Columbia firm of Nexen Pruett as Special Counsel.

S. Leigh Jeter has been named director of the Northwestern University Sexual Harassment Prevention Office and Special Assistant to the Provost.

Nancy E. Johnson announces the opening of the Law Office of Nancy E. Johnson, LLC located at 1728 Main St., Ste. 104, Columbia 29201. (803) 343-3424.

1997

James G. Christmas of Howell and Christmas, LLC announces the opening of a second office located at 250 Mathis Ferry Rd., Ste. 102, Mt. Pleasant 29464. (843) 849-2800.

1998

Wesley D. Few has been made a shareholder in the Columbia law firm of Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, P.A. Few is a member of the firm's litigation and dispute resolution practice group.

1999

Zeb M. Thomas lll has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Myrtle Beach, bringing his extensive experience in commercial real estate, corporate, and tax law to their coastal office.

2001

Reggie Corley has joined the law firm of Rogers Townsend & Thomas, P.C. He concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate law, mortgage foreclosures, collections, bankruptcy and evictions. He is the operations attorney for the firm's default services section.

Helen Katherine Walker is the new Director of Public Policy at the South Carolina Association of REALTORS®.

2004

Keely M. McCoy Bradford has become an associate of Neal Martin & Associates, PA located at 75 Beattie Place, Ste. 910, Greenville 29601. (864) 552-9990.

2006

Matthew J. Myers has become an associate of the Childs & Halligan, PA firm located at 1301 Gervais St., Ste. 900, Columbia 29201. (803) 254-4035.