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Sistercare
CONSTANTLY IN
THE WAY
The day “Kayla’s” hus
band
was incarcerated for hi
s
relentless abuse was the day
Kayla began to take ba
ck
her independence. A
s the
mental and physical wounds
from his rage against her
started to heal, Kayla knew it
was finally time to separa
te
from him.
When she went to file for
divorce, however, her h
usband
once again became the obsta
cle between her and freedom
.
Upon his release from prison, he
disappeared and his
where-
abouts were still unknown. He was from Trinidad a
nd, for all
Kayla knew, he could have retur
ned to his native land
.
However, not being able t
o locate him prevented
Kayla from
serving him with divorce
papers. The though
t that he was still
holding her back frus
trated Kayla. She looked to S
istercare for
help. Sistercare was able to
obtain an Order for Publication
in
Family Court, which allowed the pap
erwork to be served to
Kayla’s husband public
ally through a local n
ewspaper. When
the attorney handed K
ayla the final divorce
papers she had
been waiting for, she hande
d Kayla her freedom.
$26,000 Grant money r
eceived
CIVIL LEGAL AID
SC Bar Pro Bono Program | SIMPLE SECURITY
“Elizabeth” is a disabled 65-year-old woman who lives alone in the Midlands. In
addition to being on her own and without much family to call upon, she is legally
blind. She confided in her friend, revealing her fear of dealing with “end of life” issues
on her own. Her friend told her about the SC Bar Pro Bono Program. Elizabeth
contacted Pro Bono staff to get assistance in drafting a will and establishing a power of
attorney. The staff was able to connect Elizabeth with a volunteer lawyer who drew up
the requested documents and ensured their proper execution. What was a relatively
simple process for the attorney gave Elizabeth a sense of security that she had longed
for over many, many years. $100,000 Grant money receivedCIVIL LEGAL AID
Upstate Mediation Center | FAMILY FEUD
When “Hannah” gave birth to her son, the status of she
and “James” changed from that of “high school sweet-
hearts” to “high school parents raising a baby”. The
responsibilities of parenthood weighed on their
families and their relationship. After they ultimately
broke up, they went to Upstate Mediation Center to
find a way to co-parent and jointly plan for their
son’s future. Because both James and Hannah were
minors, their parents had to be involved. James’
parents feared Hannah’s parents would prevent
them from seeing their grandson. Hannah’s
parents, who had only met James’ parents once
before the mediation, feared James’ parents would not provide the
level of care they wanted for their grandson. After meeting individually with both sets
of grandparents, the Center was able to help them focus on the fact that everyone’s
goal was to make sure Hannah and James’ son had a safe, stable and loving environ-
ment at all times. With a common goal and trust between families, James and Hannah
were able to create the best co-parenting plan for their son.
$27,500 Grant money receivedADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Center for Heirs’ Property PreservationWHAT’S IN A NAME?When “Stacy” bought her first home, she believed placing the deed and mortgage in herparents’ name was the right thing to do. Theyhad better credit. However, after her parentspassed away, she realized that she was left witha deed that was not in her name. The loss of herparents was weighing heavy on her, so when shefound out that the Center for Heirs’ PropertyPreservation could help her probate her parents’estate, she couldn’t have been more thankful.“Going in to talk to Mr. Josh was easier than Ithought,” she said. “It was relaxing and not sohard.” Not only was the attorney able to prevent her parents’ homefrom becom-
ing heirs’property, hewas also ableto walk Stacythrough theprocess of draft-ing her own will.This step was invaluable so thatStacy’s childrenwould not findthemselves in thesame situation thatshe once faced.
$40,000 Grant money receivedCIVIL LEGAL AID
Stuart M. Andrews Jr.
Kenneth C. Anthony Jr.
Mark W. Buyck Jr.
J. Michelle Childs
Anne S. Ellefson
F. Earl Ellis Jr.
Robert W. Foster Sr.
R. Read Gignilliat
James R. Gilreath
Elizabeth Van Doren Gray
John A. Hagins Jr.
Sue Erwin Harper
George M. Hearn Jr./Kaye G. Hearn
Harold W. Jacobs
Wilbur E. Johnson
Lanneau Wm. Lambert Jr.
Andrea E. Loney
Marcus A. Manos
E. Windell McCrackin
John O. McDougall
Walton J. McLeod III
David A. Merline
Dana C. Mitchell III
Dennis E. O’Neill
Alice F. Paylor
Robert and Susan Rosen
Jennifer W. Rubin
Shannon Willis Scruggs
Richard W. Strobel
James A. Stuckey Jr.
Fred W. Suggs Jr.
Charles W. Surasky
Robert Julian Thomas
Walter B. Todd Jr.
Bradish J. Waring
Thomas D. Waring
Ethel E. Weinberg
Robert S. Wells
John P. “Jack” Wilson
ABOTA - SC Chapter
Collins & Lacy, PCGovernment Law
Section – SC BarHaynsworth Sinkler
Boyd, PARosen Hagood, LLC
SC Association for Justice
Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC
Walker & Morgan, LLC
These donors’ gifts to permanent Foundation funds, overthe course of their lifetime, are between $5,000 and $9,999.
The Weinberg SocietyIn December 2009, the Bar Foundation received a generous gift from the estate ofRusty Weinberg Jr. of Sumter. In his honor, the Foundation has established The Weinberg Society. The Society listing includes those individuals whohave made planned gifts in excess of $10,000 to the Bar Foundation or those whohave made a bequest.
ESTATE GIFTS
MM “Rusty” Weinberg Jr.
BEQUESTS
Anonymous (multiple)
Kenneth L. ChildsJack D. GriffethGeorge M. Hearn Jr.Marvin and Laurie
QuattlebaumShannon Willis
ScruggsEthel E. WeinbergRobert S. Wells
These donors’ gifts to permanent Foundation funds,over the course of their lifetime, meet or exceed $10,000.
Timothy W. BouchJames G. BoydBeverly A. CarrollGeorge B. CauthenRonnie M. ColeKarl A. FolkensElaine H. FowlerJack D. GriffethMichael J. HowellSteven C. KirvenJulian J. NexsenEdward O. Perrin A. Marvin
Quattlebaum Jr.Benoni O. ReynoldsJames H. Rion Jr.J. Calhoun Watson
Attorneys Liability Protection Society (ALPS)
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Nexsen Pruet, LLCRichardson Patrick
Westbrook & Brickman, LLP
SC Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association
South Carolina BarSowell Gray Stepp
& Laffitte, LLC
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J. Boone Aiken IIIStuart M. Andrews Jr.Timothy W. BouchJames G. BoydThomas L. BruceBeverly A. CarrollGeorge B. CauthenJoel W. Collins Jr.Robert S. DoverPeter H. DworjanynAnne S. EllefsonNell H. FiggeElaine H. FowlerArthur L. GastonF. Renee GatersR. Read GignilliatJames R. GilreathA. Glenn Green Jr.Jack D. GriffethWilliam B. Harvey IIIGeorge M. Hearn Jr./
Kaye G. HearnAnderson M. HorneHarold W. JacobsSteven G. JanikWilbur E. JohnsonSteven C. KirvenJack G. LeaderWallace K. LightseyAndrea E. LoneyL. Henry McKellarWalton J. McLeod IIIDana C. Mitchell IIIAlice F. PaylorEdward P. Perrin
A. M. Quattlebaum Jr.Thomas J. QuinnBenoni O. ReynoldsRichard W. RileyJames H. Rion Jr.Robert D. RobbinsJennifer W. RubinAlexander M. Sanders Jr.Shannon Willis ScruggsMary E. SharpDavid C. SheaCharles B. Simmons Jr.Eve M. StaceyRobert J. ThomasBradish J. WaringJ. Calhoun WatsonJohn P. “Jack” WilsonDavid M. Yokel
Abacus Planning GroupAssociation of Corporate
Counsel - SC ChapterBarton Law Firm, PACollins & Lacy, PCDriscoll Sheedy, PAAllan E. Fulmer, Attorney PAFurr & HenshawGovernment Law Section –
SC BarLaw Office of Toyya Brawley
Gray, LLCHamilton Martens Ballou
& Carroll, LLCHaynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PAThe Landers May FirmLucey Law FirmThe McDowell Law Firm,
LLCMcLaren & Lee, AttorneysNelson Mullins Riley
& Scarborough, LLPNexsen Pruet, LLCRamsdale Law Firm, LLCRosen Hagood, LLCSC Defense Trial
Attorneys’ AssociationSouth Carolina BarSouth Carolina Legal ServicesSoutheastern Insurance
Consultants, LLCTD BankTurner Padget Graham
& Laney, PAWalker & Morgan, LLC Wyche, PA
These donors’ gifts total $1,000 to permanent Foundation funds over a one-year time period. Gifts are generallyrecognized for one calendar year after being paid in full. Donors who qualified for Society of Justice status duringfiscal year 2013 through November 2013 are listed below.
Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services
WHERE A BABY BELONGS
After waiting more than 30 minutes in th
e drive-
way, “Mary” knew “Brian” had no plans to r
eturn
their baby to her arms. Mary immediately cal
led
Brian who had taken
the baby to another
city to visit his fam-
ily. When Brian
refused to bring her
child back, Mary
began to panic.
She and Brian
weren’t married
and no custody or
visitation rights
had ever been
established for
Brian. That
same night,
Mary got on the inter-
state, determined to brin
g her child
home. When she arrived, she w
ent straight to the
local police who could no
t help her. Returning ho
me empty
handed and heartbroke
n, Mary called Charleston P
ro Bono
Legal Services. The staff met with Mary and equ
ipped her
to return the next day w
ith the appropriate too
ls and
documents she needed to get
help. She was successfu
l in
getting the assistance o
f the police and now Mary’s baby i
s
where he belongs — in the arms of his mother.
$20,000 Grant money rec
eived
CIVIL LEGAL AID
J. RUTLEDGEPATRONS($500 – $999) Colden R. Battey Jr.Kelly H. BradyRobin A. BraithwaiteSaunders M. Bridges Jr.Robert S. CarrRuth L. CateKenneth L. ChildsJean Burkins CuretonKevin R. EberleFrank L. EppesRobert M. Erwin Jr.Anita R. FloydRobert F. GoingsElizabeth Van
Doren GrayJohn A. Hagins Jr.Knox L.
Haynsworth Jr.Thomas L.
Hughston Jr.Robert B. JonesWilliam B. Kirk Jr.George C. KoskoJaime A. KosofskyClifford C. McBrideJohn L. McCantsE. Wendell McCrackinRalph C.
McCullough IIFloyd S. Mills IIIS. Venus PoeMary D. ShahidThornwell F. Sowell IIIFred W. Suggs Jr.Jack B. SwerlingMark C. TanenbaumWalter B. Todd Jr.Matthew N. TylerFlo L. VinsonFrances Ricci L. WelchE. J. Westbrook
Robin F. WheelerRobert M. WilcoxAiken Bridges Nunn
Elliott & Tyler, PAAmerican Board of
Trial AdvocatesCharleston Chapter
CertusBank Lewis & Babcock, LLP McNair Law Firm, PAOgletree Deakins
Nash Smoak & Stewart, PC
Regions Bank SCBTSC Women Lawyers
AssociationSowell Gray Stepp
& Laffitte, LLCSunTrust BankWells Fargo
J.J.WRIGHTPATRONS($250 – $499) Anita H. BakerDaniel J. BallouBenjamin A. BarnhillKenneth N. BassSusan B. BerkowitzJoe E. Berry Jr.J. Steedley BoganJames E. BradleyTerry H. BreenMark W. Buyck Jr.Robert A. ClarkJack E. CohoonDenise K. CollinsFrancis G. Delleney Jr.William L. DudaTommy B. EdwardsWilliam N. Epps Jr.Phyllis W. EwingMargaret D. Fabri
Debora A. FaulknerSamuel L. Finklea IIIDebra J. GammonsMelissa K. GelattC. Allen Gibson Jr.William D. GrayRandall L. HartmanEdward M. HughesG. Marcus KnightChristopher R. KoonStanford E. LacyRebecca LaffitteLanneau W.
Lambert Jr.Eddye L. LaneE. Crosby Lewis Sr.Angus H. Macaulay Jr.Marcus A. ManosWalter K. MartensEugene C. McCall Jr.Joseph M.
McCulloch Jr.Joseph T. McElveen Jr.James T. McLarenJulie J. MooseJohn C. Moylan IIICarl F. MullerEdward K.
Pritchard IIIMatthew T. RichardsonH. Hugh RogersFrances P.
Segars-AndrewsDavid A. SenterVirginia M. ShumanKevin H. SitnikC. Diane SmockHenry B. Smythe Jr.Tiffany R.
Spann-WilderHarold C. Staley Jr.Debra E. StokesJames A. Stuckey Jr.Stacy K. Taylor
David L. TedderRobert J. ThomasStacy E. ThompsonGeiza Vargas-VargasEthel E. WeinbergRobert S. WellsDavid A. WesterlundMitchell WilloughbyStanford G. WilsonRalph M. WinnJohn P. WorkmanPhilip E. Wright
Childs & Halligan, PA
J.M. PERRYPATRONS($100 – $249) Michael W. AbroDana AdkinsLee S. AlfordJohn B. Allen Jr.David A. AndersonBrook B. AndrewsJacqueline V. S. B.
AnthonyA. Bright AriailElizabeth M. AtkinsHolly Saleeby AtkinsEmily W. AyersKeith M. BabcockErin E. BaileyCarolyn G. BairdRita B. BarkerJ. Leeds Barroll IVNeil M. BataviaJohnnie W. Baxley IIIRobert G. BaynesRichard L. BeckGloria M. BellJonathan S. Bischoff IIDaniel F. Blanchard IIISol Blatt Jr.
John M. Bleecker Jr.Robin L. BlumeJennifer C. BlumenthalMichael J. BogleWilliam C. BoydJames W. Bradford Jr.Marion Brooks-ByrdC. Mitchell BrownCheryl H. BullardE. C. Burnett IIIBrenton G. BurryStephen A. ButaitisHerman S. Caldwell Jr.Kelly CarmodyAlexander B. CashAndrew W. ChandlerRangeley B. ChewningJ. Michelle ChildsA. G. ClarkJoseph C. Clark Jr.Nicholas J. ClekisTheron G. CochranLesley M. CoggiolaJ. Derham Cole Sr.William S. Coleman Jr.Michelle M. CondonG. Thomas Cooper Jr.Reginald P. CorleyLeslie A. Cotter Jr.William S. CowanWade R. CrowA. Cruickshanks IVJ. F. Cummings IIIRuth W. CuppDiane C. CurrentDiane H. DavidsonMargaret S. DayAllen D. DeckerMark V. DesserWilliam W. Doar Jr.Paul A. DominickJohn L. DrennanRobert M. Ehrhorn Jr.
Lowcountry Legal VolunteersA DIFFERENT BATTLEAs he stepped back onto to US soil afterserving in Afghanistan, “Andy” was entering another battle — the fight for hisdaughter’s future. Andy had been discharged due to a traumatic brain injury.When he returned home, he and his girl-friend had a child together. The best day ofAndy’s life quickly turned into his worstnightmare as his girlfriend and mother of hischild abandoned them. Andy raised theirdaughter alone, making a living as a consultantfor the armed services. As time passed, however, Andy’s brain traumabecame more severe and he began sufferingfrom seizures. The seizures left him unable towork and forced him to quit his job. He and his
daughter moved back to his hometown in SouthCarolina to be near his family who could care forthem both. As the new school year drew closer,Andy went to enroll his daughter in school onlyto be faced with more trouble. He had not beenlisted as the father on his child’s birth certificate.Stunned and overwhelmed, the veteran found thenumber for Lowcountry Legal Volunteers (LLV).Since that first call, LLV has filed an action to haveAndy declared as the parent. The mother had to beserved by publication as she cannot be located.However, Andy is one step closer to making sure hecan protect his daughter in their life together. $62,000 Grant money receivedCIVIL LEGAL AID
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Donors who are listed as Foundation Patrons (pg. 3, 6 and 7) made gifts in the July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 time period.
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SC YMCA Youth in Gov
“This will be good for you,” sa
Sterling Spinners Bike Club. T
who come from families or co
LeAndrea nor her mother th
outstanding public speaker. T
when she participated in Yo
and the trip to Columbia so
no idea she would be requir
and give speeches. “I was so
despite her public speaking
eighth grade, too. That yea
she got up and spoke not o
too. In 2012, after being in
“I learned that I like to sp
$15,000 Grant money re
LAW RELATED EDUCAT
I want to make a gift to the Bar Foundation!What are my options? Since its very beginning, the Foundation has looked to members to supportthe Heart of the Bar. Lawyer and law firm gifts provide much needed support. In fact, the need is even greater than before.
Lawyers are always encouraged to make a GENERAL FUND gift to theFoundation which allows the Board to use the gift where it is needed most.
TRIBUTE GIFTS are designed to honor a colleague today or memorializethem tomorrow. Donors who make tributes are listed, along with the honoree, in the Foundation Brief. Tribute gifts go into the General Fund.
The Foundation also holds several designated funds where lawyers may givetheir support.
Donors may choose to designate their gift to the DISABLED LAWYERSFUND, which is designed to assist colleagues unable to work due to accident or illness. The fund also serves as loan assistance for lawyers whoenter rehabilitation to cover treatment expenses or expenses related tomaintaining his or her law practice. If you are a lawyer in need of assistancethrough Lawyers Helping Lawyers, please contact the toll free helpline at 1-866-545-9590.
The CHILDREN’S FUND exists to support legal-related projects that improve the welfare of children.
Donors who direct funds to the WILBURN BREWER MEMORIALPROFESSIONALISM FUND support professionalism efforts of theChief Justice’s Commission on the Profession. In May 2006, the fund wascreated honoring this long-time mentor and Nexsen Pruet attorney.
We’re making progress!In 2011, the Foundation estimated that 4% of the in-state members ofthe SC Bar made an annual contribution to the Bar Foundation. In2013, we are proud to report that the percentage has increased to 6.5%— upping the roster of donors to 750! Though we’re moving in theright direction, there’s still more to be done. Your gift, at the amountmost appropriate for you, is critical. Please give today using the enclosed envelope and donor card.
SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center
QUICK REFLEXES
Going to the sink in the morning and not
having
water brought a group of mobile home tenants to
SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center. As Appleseed
staff and a pro bono volunteer
attorney began
investigating, they found that t
he mobile home com-
munity was in foreclosure and that the c
ommon bills
had not been paid by its landlo
rd. The landlord had
also failed to give titles to tena
nts who had purchased
their homes. Naturally, suspicions were raised
questioning whether or not the landlord even
had
titles for any of the homes. With ownership in ques
tion
and the community up for a foreclosure sale
in a week,
Appleseed needed to act fast. The pro bono at
torney
drafted a motion to stay the sale, which was agreed
upon by the Master in Equity. Appleseed then b
egan
making arrangements with the city, SCE&G and waste
management to prevent the further term
ination of vital
public services for the tenants
. The new mobile home
park owner is currently working to devel
op new leases in
the best interests of the tenant
s. Most importantly, the
fast-acting Appleseed staff prevented the di
splacement of
the families which
would have uprooted
many lives and inter-
rupted school for the
community’s youth.
$15,000 Grant money re
ceived
CIVIL LEGAL AID
SC Legal Services | IMPR
“Billy” was born at 20 weeks ge
Throughout his entire life, he w
Billy found it difficult to maintai
complete even simple tasks. His
required for an adult. After gradu
determined that Billy had shown i
ruling eliminated critical SSI disab
a South Carolina Legal Services att
the original determination on the b
Billy’s record as a whole. In addition
was much more limited than determ
Billy was now in a position to receive
$1,040,000 Grant money receivedCIVIL LEGAL AID
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Government | SOMETHING TO SAY
u,” said LeAndrea’s mom, who encouraged her to sign up
for the
lub. The bike club is a group mentoring progr
am for young people
or communities that have been impacted by incar
ceration. Neither
er thought that by joining the
Sterling Spinners she would become an
aker. That journey began during her f
irst year as a Sterling Spinner,
n Youth in Government in seventh grade. Everyone else was doing it
ia sounded like fun, LeAndrea thought.
But she had
equired to stand in front of pe
ople she didn’t know
was so scared. I didn’t like it,”
she remembers. Yet,
aking fears, she decided to par
ticipate in YIG in
at year, it was a little better. She was still nervous
, but
not only on her own bill, but also
about other bills,
ing in the program for two years, everyth
ing clicked.
to speak!” she said. “And I h
ave something to say!”
ey received
UCATION
SC Center for Fathers and Families
GOING THE EXTRA 500 MILES
Divorced, unemployed and behind in child support payments, “Frank” swallowed
his pride and enrolled in the North Charleston Father to Father Program. He had
not talked to his two daughters in a long time and hoped that this program would
help him turn his relationship with them, along with his life, around. Frank began
working with the program’s job recruiter and was able to earn a job at a local hotel
just five weeks after his enrollment. His priorities were changing, and he was growing
closer to his daughters. When his ex-wife began noticing these changes, she and Frank
started to makes plans for visitation. While his ex-wife refused to meet him half way
between her home and his, Frank did not let that deter him from personally visiting his
daughters. He routinely makes the 500-mile round trip once a month knowing that their
visit is worth each and every mile. Now graduated from the program, Frank continues to
make his child support payments and even took his girls to Carowinds during the Father’s
Day weekend.$65,000 Grant money receivedADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICESC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer
MAKING A STATEWIDE IMPACT FROM HER HOMETOWN
For Kathryn (Kif) DeAngelo, who has practiced law in South Carolina for 28 years, the SC
Bar’s Ask-A-Lawyer Program was an easy way for her to reach out and help people in need
throughout the state. “Like most of my colleagues, it is difficult to find time for ‘extra-curricu-
lar’ activities,” she said. “By participating in the program via internet chat, I feel like I have a
chance to assist people who are hurting or feel damaged by real-life situations.” Last year,
attorneys like Kif assisted 1,561 individuals on the phone or through a web chat. A variety
of legal issues such as family law, wills and probate, consumer, landlord-tenant, criminal and
bankruptcy were addressed in these sessions. When reflecting upon her experiences
volunteering with AAL, Kif said that counseling those with legal questions or problems is a
lawyer’s privilege. “This is a valuable and worthwhile program to the citizens of South
Carolina.”$40,000 Grant money receivedADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
IMPROVEMENT IN QUESTION
eks gestation and placed in foster care shortly after his birth.
he was in special education classes because he had significant issues.
aintain concentration and focus. He needed constant supervision to
His highest full scale IQ registered at 73 — just above the cut off
graduating with a certificate from high school, a disability officer
own improvement and could do a full range of light work. The
disability support that Billy had received his entire life. Thankfully,
es attorney was able to take Billy’s case. The advocate appealed
the basis that another medical opinion was more consistent with
dition, evidence received at the hearing level showed that Billy
termined by the original hearing officer. With the new findings,
ceive the assistance that he needed. d
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National Judicial CollegeBRINGING IT HOME“This past month, I was fortunate to attend theGeneral Jurisdiction Course at the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada. The coursewas invaluable in its mission to educate newmembers of the bench. The presenters includedjudges, attorneys, crime victims, persons recovering from chemical addictions, professorsand members of law enforcement. The coursecovered a vast array of subjects which I founduseful in my services as a Family Court judge.As beneficial was the diverse group of fellowstudents who represented the American judiciary from many states and US territories. The experience reinforced the indisputable fact that our judicial systemranks highest on the globe.”Without our scholarship, comments likethe one above wouldn’t exist. The benefitsof the National Judicial College’s GeneralJurisdiction course reach far beyond thejudge who attends. When that judge begins sharing and applying the strate-gies and techniques he learned from thecourse, those benefits reach the entireSouth Carolina judicial system.$15,880 Grant money receivedADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
F. Earl Ellis Jr.Gena P. ErvinRichard M. EscofferyDonald A. FanningRichard L. FarleyRobert L. FelixCort R. Flint Jr.Claudia FlowerCindy M. FloydMichele Patrao
ForsytheRobert W. Foster Jr.Robert W. Foster Sr.Margaret M. FoxCarrie A. FoxJoseph G. Francis Jr.William H. Freeman Jr.Wendi M. FreemanRosalyn W. FriersonSusan M. GaddyH. Mills Gallivan Sr.L. Gray Geddie Jr.Barry B. GeorgeHarris M. GignilliatMichael D. GlennHarry L. GoldbergW. Andrew Gowder Jr.Perry H. GravelySteve C. Griffith Jr.Baety O. Gross Jr.Robert E. GuessJill E. M. HaLeviElliott T. HalioJason C. HalliburtonJames C. Hardin IIIMichelle T. HardyLeon C. HarmonKenneth W. HarrellJames C. Harrison Jr.Robert W. Hassold Jr.Daryl G. HawkinsJohn J. HearnTina N. HerbertS. Randall HoodRobert R. Horger
Harry HugeLeRoy P. HutchinsonCynthia B. HuttoEleanor C. IldertonRussell T. InfingerWilmot B. IrvinRoger B. JellenikDavid G. JenningsDouglas Jennings Jr.George C. JohnsonDaniel E. JohnsonI.S. Leevy JohnsonWilliam H. JohnsonCharles M. Jordan Jr.Woodrow G. JordanEllis I. KahnChris KarrensteinWilliam W. KehlRussell B. KellyKathleen G. KempePatricia A. KennedyCatherine H. KennedyRobert L. Kilgo Jr.H. Spencer KingSally A. King-GilreathJohn W. KittredgeGrace G. KniePhilip LacyAllen C. LaddJohn C. Land IVWilliam C. LandJohn C. Land IIILeRoy F. LaneyThomas D. LangleyWilliam H. LathamWilliam E. LawsonWinston A. Lawton IIINancy S. LaymanCassandra S. LempesisLeigh J. LeventisWade H. Logan IIIDaniel B. Lott Jr.Jason S. LuckLetitia C. LynnMary K. Mandeville
Thomas L. MartinJackie A. MastantunoCarolyn C. MatthewsCharles S. MauneyRobert W. McCleaveStephen R. McCrae Jr.Angela G. McIverKathleen C. McKinneyJoseph S. MendelsohnM. R. MettsJuliette B. MimsKirby R. MitchellDebbie S. MollycheckKathleen F. MonocLaura W. MooreAngela M. MyersClifton NewmanJulian J. Nexsen Jr.Ashley S. NutleyCynthia H. OuztsWilliam C. PalmerAlice W. W. ParhamJames C. Parham Jr.Nelson R. ParkerEdwin B. Parkinson Jr.Dwight F. Patterson Jr.Rodney A. PeeplesFredrick S. PfeifferMonet S. PincusThomas E. PopeAshley C. PowellPatricia S. RavenhorstPhillip E. ReevesMarion S. RiggsDianne S. RileyAbigail R. RogersC. J. RoofSusan C. RosenRebecca A. RoserDavid M. RossLowell W. RossJill C. RothsteinDavid E. RothsteinSusan L. RoweRonnie A. Sabb
Leslie T. SarjiBryn C. SarvisAbby E. SaundersStephen T. SavitzGordon D. SchreckG. D. Seay Jr.Lynn S. SeithelH. D. SellersKirby D. Shealy IIIRobert S. SheltonNekki A. ShuttJohnny SimpsonLana H. Sims Jr.Franklin J. Smith Jr.Susan M. SmytheA. G. Solomons Jr.John M. Spratt Jr.Michael E. StegnerJennie L. StephensWilliam M. StewartB. J. StoudenmireHal M. StrangeW. B. StylesRobert E. Sumner IVCharles W. SuraskyTroy A. TessierWilliam R. ThomsonHarold P. ThrelkeldJohn H. TigheDavid K. TinklerRobert J. Tinsley Sr.Thomas S. Tisdale Jr.William L. ToddThomas A. TrentVirginia TullerR. W. TurbevilleRichard M. UngerCaroline E. WaldrepAndrew B. WalkerElizabeth H. WarnerJohn H. Warren IIIHeather S. WeissDaniel B. WhiteDavid A. WhiteRichard G. Whiting
James C. WilliamsShawn R. WillisDebi T. WilsonGraves H. Wilson Jr.Sandi R. WilsonAmos A. WorkmanRobert L. Wynn IIIElizabeth B. YorkJeffrey J. Yungman
Ballard Watson Weissenstein
Bruner Powell Wall & Mullins, LLC
Counts & Huger, LLCGilbert Law Firm, LLCHodge & Langley
Law Firm, PCThe Hyman Law
Firm, LLPLewis Babcock &
Griffin, LLPPeters MurdaughParker Eltzroth
Detrick, PASC Bar – Continuing
Legal Education Division
The Sherman AgencyStokes & Haselden,
LLCThomas & Brittain, PA
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Richland County CASARACING AGAINST TIME
It was not uncommon for 8-year-old “Devon” and
10-year-old “Trey” to cry themselves to sleep at
night. They missed their mother, whose parental
rights were terminated, and needed their father,
who was in jail. The children both knew that their
father was soon to be released, but didn’t know that
DSS was preparing to file for the termination of his
parental rights at the same time. Luckily, their
Richland County CASA guardian was very active in
the case. He was aware that the boys’ father had
been writing, calling and supporting his children
while imprisoned and began working against the
clock to reunite this family. While the caseworker
saw no hope for this ex-con, the guardian helped
the father get back on his feet. Upon his release, the
father expressed his earnest desire to regain custody
of his sons — finding him a home, job and the
services he needed to have his children back in his
care. At first, visitation between the father and the
boys was limited and supervised. As months passed,
though, their father was able to see them more
often. Devon and Trey grow happier every day now
that they have their father back.
$7,500 Grant money receivedADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE
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OTHER SUPPORTERSUP TO $99 Frank R. Addy Jr.Charlene J. AllenLisa E. AnthonyAmy S. AuffantChasity S. AvingerMilton M. Avrett IIIJohn R. BaileyCharles J. Baker IIIRudolph C.
Barnes Jr.A. P. Barnes IIIMegan A. BarnettEmily M. BarrettGertrude L. BatesRufus F. BeatyPaula G. BensonJames F. BerlBarry J. BernsteinDenise L. BessellieuWilliam C. BettisChauntel D. BlandMargaret M.
BluesteinDaniel C. BolesLance S. BoozerJoey BowersAnthony J. Brady Jr.Denis A. Brosnan Jr.L.A. “Smokey”
Brown Jr.Melissa F. BrownSarah E. BrownDwayne T. BucknerPhyllis B. BurkhardDavid A. BurnettJames D. CallahanMary T. CampbellAlyson C. CampbellPeter F. CarrollEugene J. CarronWalter H. Cartin Sr.Rex L. CasterlineWilliam T. CausbyJada B. CharleyWarren H.
Christian Jr.Michael A. CiceroAndrea L. CiotaAlisa P. CleekAmie L. CliffordRobert T.
Coleman IIIJ. Joseph Condon Jr.Ernest W. Corner Jr.
Edward B. Cottingham Jr.
Julie B. CudeKevin M. CunnaneC. Jennalyn
DalrympleDeborah B. DantzlerAristotelis H.
DavakosKenneth A. DavisEmma T. DeanKathryn C.
DeAngeloJohn D. DelgadoLinda M. DhunjishahKenneth H.
DojaquezDeborah B. DurdenDoyet A. Early IIICharles P. EdwardsBernie W. EllisAnna L. S. ElmoreStuart A. FeldmanJane D. FenderDavid M. FoleyLisa E. FranklinMichael B. FreemanAllen O. FretwellElliott M. FriedmanJohanna S. GardnerLaBrenda
Garrett-NelsonTanya A. GeeGwendelyn GeidelEmily R. GiffordArthur M. GignilliatHenrietta GillSusan M. GlennCharles S.
Goldberg Jr.William F. GorskiThomas R. GottshallAndrew D.
GowdownRobert T. GreenJames S. GuignardDavid G. GuytonGordon R.
HammockDavid W. HartmanRobert W. Hayes Jr.Clara H. HeinsohnKate O. HendricksLloyd I. HendricksCatherine S. Hendrix
D. Michael Henthorne
Blake A. HewittJo Anne W. HillJames B. Holman IVDavid W. HolmesW. C. Hood Jr.Karen L. HuelsonMargaret HuntJames T. Irvin Jr.Steven A. JamesMeliah B. JeffersonJennifer A. JeffreyJacob H. JenningsWilliam R. JohnsonRobert H. JordanLawrence E. JudiceAlexandru JuncuNathan Kaminski Jr.William C. KeelsJ. Ernest Kinard Jr.Howard P. KingDaniel L. KingAngela M. KirbyMartin H. KiserWes A. KissingerJoshua T. KnippWilliam T. C. LacyTalley A.
Lattimore Sr.Tyre D. Lee Jr.John R. LesterRichard E. LesterRobert B. LewisElinor V. ListerAngela F. LittlejohnJason K. LocklairJames G. Long IIISusan R. LourieJoseph S. LylesDaniel J. MacDonaldMelissa
Maddox-BarnesMr. and Mrs.
Charles MarcusLarry A. MartinMichael H. MayDavid H.
Maybank Jr.Campbell H.McAdamsRichard B. McCartyC. Elizabeth McCoyJennifer B. McCoySylvia J. McDonaldJ. Edwin McDonnell
John O. McDougallW. Clarkson
McDow Jr.Thomas F.
McDow IVGeorge E.
McDowell Jr.William G. McGiltonD. Laurence
McIntoshRita M. McKinneyVirginia T. McLaurinJ. Reaves McLeodDeena S. McRackanKenneth E.
MerrimanJames H.
Messervy Sr.Jane P. MeyersonTerry B. MillarBruce E. MillerMonique D.
MontgomeryRyan S. MontgomeryJulie L. MooreDonald R. MoorheadArthur E.
Morehead IIISharon MorganPerry Moses IIITimothy J. W. MullerDanny H. MullisKaren T. MunnJohn P. MyersC. Tyson NettlesWalter G. NewmanJohn S. NicholsKimaka
Nichols-GrahamMozella NicholsonMatthew A. NicklesTerry L. NortonStephanie A. NyeKelly L. O'BrienJohn A. O'LearyJames G. Osborn Jr.James G. Padgett IIIElizabeth J. PalmerJohn A. ParrottChristopher B. PatonJosephine B. PattonPamela M. PearsonBruce H. PerryFredrik W. PfeilElizabeth H. PhilpotIrvin H. Philpot III
Ross B. PlylerAndrew N. PoliakoffDavid PopowskiOsborne E.
Powell Jr.C. Kenneth PowellJ. Pamela PriceVincent C. PriceTiffany N. ProvenceFrank A. RainwaterJane M. RandallSara B. ReardenRobert L. ReiboldLola S. RicheyElizabeth B. RiddleJames K. RobertsPamela J. RobertsWilliam F.
Robertson IIIAngela H. RobinsonJohn E. RobinsonAndrea C. RocheKathryn L. RosenJohn D. RovenWilliam L.
Runyon Jr.Peter J. Sasso Jr.Aimee L. SchraibmanThomas J. G. ScottReid T. SherardJane O. ShulerAmy P. ShumpertWilliam A. SloanGeorge William
K. SmithRita N. SolomonDavid M. SonenshineWilliam M.
SpearmanErnest M. Spong IIISarah B. StewartRose D. StewartJohn C. Stivarius Jr.Debra J. StuartSteve B. SuchomskiCasie N. SuddethJohn W. SulauAllison P. SullivanLara G. SutherlandAngela R. TaylorWilliam R. ThomasJeremy A. ThompsonAshley T. ThompsonK. Douglas ThorntonJustin A. ThorntonRobert J. Tinsley Jr.
Linda C. TompkinsJane W. TrinkleyJodie Turbyfill-
MercereauMary E. TurnerRobert E. Tyson Jr.H. W. Unger Jr.Daniel R. UnumbMichael B. VanLandinghamRobert B. WallaceMichael H. WarrenMiles F. WeaverElizabeth D. WebbA. Paul
Weissenstein Jr.Maureen Z. WhiteEdward W.
Whittington Jr.Amanda F. WhittleVirginia E.
WilliamsonRichard P. WilsonWilliam M.
Wilson IIIBrent L. WilsonBarbara J.
Wofford-KanwatDavid W. WolfBradley S. WrightBradford W. Wyche
The Bleecker Law Firm, LLC
Clarke Johnson Peterson & McLean, PA
Harrison White Smith & Coggins, PC
The Powers Legal Firm, LLC
A. William Roberts Jr. & Associates
We appreciate our donors and strive for accuracy in each listing. If you see an error, please contact the Foundation office.
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South Carolina Bar Foundation, Inc.STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONFor the year ended June 30, 2013
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 576,244Investments 7,752,618Accrued Interest Receivable 124,521Pledges Receivable 300Prepaid and Other Assets 21,817Fixed Assets 12,375
TOTAL ASSETS $ 8,487,875
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSLIABILITIES
Accounts Payable & Accrued Vacation $ 19,259
NET ASSETSGeneral Fund $ 1,946,581IOLTA Endowment Fund 1,471,265Foundation Fund 4,379,459
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS $ 7,797,305
TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETSBrent Reception $ 1,101Children’s Fund 47,968Disabled Lawyers Fund 104,560Historical Society 23,964Goldberg Scholarship 3,694Indigent Civil Defense Program 63,561Ness-Blatt Loan Repayment 8,504Wilburn Brewer Fund 69,977Ronnie M Cole CLE Scholarship 105,420Waties Waring Statue 70,049Low Income Civil Justice Settlement 165,063Pro Bono Drive 7,450TOTAL TEMPORARILYRESTRICTED NET ASSETS $ 671,311
TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 8,468,616
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 8,487,875
South Carolina Bar Foundation, Inc.STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIESFor the year ended June 30, 2013
UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETSSupport
IOLTA Income $ 1,366,076Contributions 213,235
TOTAL SUPPORT 1,579,311Revenue:
Interest and Investment Income $ 789,569TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $ 2,368,880
EXPENSESProgram Expenses
IOLTA Grants $ 1,802,850General and Administrative 409,281
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 2,212,131
CHANGE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS $ 156,749
TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS
Contributions $ 180,089Indigent Civil Defense Program 74,391Expenditures of Temporarily
Restricted Funds 173,739
CHANGE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET FUNDS $ 9,340
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ 166,089
Net Assets at Beginning of Year $ 8,302,257
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $ 8,468,616
USC School of Law
Pro Bono ProgramFINDING RELEASE
This summer, I worked at SC Legal
Services. I completed intake applica-
tions with new clients, assisted with
administrative office duties and even
helped with a little party planning. All
of this was in addition to “normal” law
clerk assignments. I also got the
chance to attend client interviews,
court hearings in both family and
probate court and a mediation.
One experience I will not forget was a
hearing for an adoption. A ten-year old
boy had been living with his second
cousin his entire life, and she was adopt-
ing him. The parents came to protest the
adoption. But in her statement, the
Guardian ad Litem pointed to the
adoptive mother and said, “This is the
boy’s Momma.” She had a chance to
finally be his mother in the eyes of the
law. This experience as a Fellow has
further solidified my desire to work in
legal aid. I want to help families get that
release.
$15,000 Grant money received
LAW RELATED EDUCATION
SC Access to Justice Commission | EXPANDING ACCESSThe SC Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission’s purpose is to foster
coordination within the civil legal services delivery system and between legal
aid organizations and other organizations, both legal and non-legal. The
Commission held its inaugural Pro Bono Summit on October 22, 2012.
Guests included law students, legal services attorneys, corporate counsel,
judges and private attorneys. The summit was designed to educate private law
firm managing partners about providing pro bono service within South
Carolina, share effective pro bono policies and encourage leadership
development in pro bono service.In addition to hosting the Summit, the Commission examines ways to better
meet the legal needs of the general public. A variety of methods have been
explored including the development of frequently asked questions on various
substantive areas of the law and working with legal service providers on
expanding the availability and use of court-approved forms with
instructions for self represented litigants.$82,400 Grant money receivedADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse
A LENGTHY PROCESS
“Stephanie” came to stay at
CODA’s shelter after her husb
and assaulted
her. The legal staff met with her to fi
le and obtain an Order of Protection.
She had been married to he
r husband for 20 years
and had raised two
children, both of whom were emanci-
pated. While in the shelter, Step
hanie
learned that she had th
roat cancer
and would need surgery. CODA’s
legal staff helped her to
apply for
and obtain Medicaid.
As the Order of Protection was
coming close to its expirati
on
date, Stephanie (who had
subsequently moved out of
the shelter) called CODA to
request help with a divorc
e.
CODA’s attorney filed
pleadings for a divorce;
however, Stephanie did
not know her husband’s
physical address and she
had no
money to serve him by publicat
ion. The
pleadings were almost administratively
dismissed
under the 365 Day Rule, when she lear
ned that her
husband was in a Florida jail. CODA’s legal staff
immediately began
making phone calls to de
termine their protocol for c
ivil service
on inmates. Shortly, pleadings
for divorce were mailed to Florida
and he was personally served. A few months later,
Stephanie
had her final hearing, w
as granted a divorce and
finally got her
wish — to have her maiden name back!
$36,000 Grant money rec
eived
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
SC Bar Law Related Education Division | LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
“Recently, I came
home from a we
ekend away partic
ipating in a regio
nal competition f
or
the mock trial pro
gram here in Sou
th Carolina. A fr
iend asked, ‘Wh
y?’ Good questio
n. On
one level, there i
s an obligation to
serve our commu
nity. On another
level, our schools
and
our children dese
rve our support f
or programs that
promote study, p
reparation and co
mpeti-
tion. The last lev
el is entirely pers
onal. I like what
I see in this prog
ram. The studen
ts are
bright, eager, ent
husiastic, and ded
icated to their ro
les in the compe
tition. They have
gained a level of
poise and confid
ence that is rare.
Not empty arrog
ance, but a quiet
confidence. A con
fident person is b
etter able and m
ore likely to take
on bigger and m
ore
difficult challeng
es. They are mor
e likely to find co
ntinued success a
pplying the same
lessons of commi
tment and hard w
ork to achieve a g
oal. In short, the
y are more likely
to be the citizens
I would want to
entrust this won
derful nation to w
hen it is my time
to
step aside.”
$216,000 Grant mo
ney received
LAW RELATED EDUCATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FY 2014 Beverly A. Carroll, President, Rock Hill • Elaine H. Fowler, President-Elect, Charleston • Marie-Louise Ramsdale, Secretary/Treasurer, Mt. PleasantJack D. Griffeth, Immediate Past-President, Greenville • Alice F. Paylor, ex officio, Charleston • J. Calhoun Watson, ex officio, Columbia • J. Boone Aiken III, FlorenceRobin A. Braithwaite, Aiken • Chet Chea, Greenville • Sidney J. Evering II, Columbia • Amy Landers May, Columbia • Walton J. McLeod III, Little MountainJocelyn Newman, Columbia • James W. Sheedy, Rock Hill
ADMINISTRATION Shannon Willis Scruggs, Executive Director • Dee I. Sanders, Financial/Office Manager • Connor B. Watkins, Marketing/Communications Coordinator
Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage
PAIDColumbia, SCPermit No. 104
PO Box 608 • Columbia SC 29202
Crisis Ministries Homeless Justice ProjectA PLACE TO CALL HOMEBefore “Kathy,” 72, opened the door to Crisis Ministries, thedoor to her apartment was forcefully closed. She had beenevicted from her senior living high rise in Charleston. When theshelter took Kathy in, Kathy was battling alcoholism and suffering from dementia. Episodes where she would wanderaway concerned the staff at the Homeless Justice Project (HJP)and called for immediate action. The first step to keep Kathysafe was to petition the Charleston County Probate Court toappoint a guardian and conservator on her behalf. Step two —finding the best living facility for her — proved to be more of achallenge. But, thanks to a College of Charleston intern and aUniversity of South Carolina Master of Social Work student intern, HJP found a facility with a secure living space for dementia patients in Beaufort. Soon after arrangements weremade, Kathy, holding the hand of her guardian and with theHJP staff close behind, took steps through a new door that heldthe promise of safety and care. $69,000 Grant money receivedCIVIL LEGAL AID