Mission
The purpose of this Section shall be to promote the goals and objectives of the South Carolina Bar in the fields of law controlling or affecting the military community. Objectives include improving liaison between and professional education of the military and civilian communities, stimulating research and development, seeking uniformity in legislation and administration, and improving the application of justice in these fields of law.
SECTION BYLAWS2025-26 SECTION COUNCIL

LTC C. BENNETT GORE, JR.
CHAIR/CONVENTION COORDINATOR

COL CHRIS E. BARTON
CHAIR ELECT

LTC TIMOTHY W. MURPHY
SECRETARY

LTC IAN T. DUGGAN
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR/SECTION DELEGATE

JOHN G. TAMASITIS
COUNCIL MEMBER

COL GERALD E. "SCOOTER" HARMON, JR.
COUNCIL MEMBER

LTC JERROD B. FUSSNECKER
VA EMPLOYMENT CO- CHAIR

COL WILLIAM A. HUDSON, JR.
COUNCIL MEMBER

MAJ JAMES J. KRAUER
COUNCIL MEMBER

COL Wm. D. "DEEBO" KELLY, III
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR

COL EDYE U. MORAN (RET)
EX OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVE - RESERVE FORCES

MAJ KELVIN D.A. WRIGHT
EX OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVE - NATIONAL GUARD

MAJ CHRISTIAN STEGMAIER
EX OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVE - STATE GUARD

DAN ASPER
USC RICE SOL REPRESENTATIVE

JASMINE PATTSCHULL
USC RICE SOL REPRESENTATIVE

KENNY H. DOJAQUEZ
CLE COMMITTEE LIAISON

DOROTHY H. EDGERTON
FORT JACKSON JAG OFFICE LIAISON

MEGHAN E. BROOKS
USC RICE SOL

JOHN J. "JAY" JOHNSON
VA EMPLOYMENT CO- CHAIR & VA TREATMENT COURT CO-CHAIR

COLLEEN T.Q. CLARK
VA TREATMENT COURT CO-CHAIR
Resources
Clinic at USC Rice School of Law
The Veterans Legal Clinic is dedicated to lifting barriers to benefits access for former servicemembers and their families across South Carolina.
SC-VALOR Program
This program is a collaboration between the Attorney General’s Office, the South Carolina Bar, and the SC Military Department.
VA Stand Down for the Homeless
Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events during which VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling and other essential services.