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 BYLAWS
2026-2027 SECTION COUNCIL
COL CHRIS E. BARTON
CHAIR/CONVENTION COORDINATOR
LTC TIMOTHY W. MURPHY
CHAIR ELECT
COL C. BENNETT GORE, JR.
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR / SECTION DELEGATE
COL WILLIAM A. HUDSON, JR.
COUNCIL MEMBER
LTC JAMES J. KRAUER
COUNCIL MEMBER
MARY FRAN QUINDLEN
COUNCIL MEMBER
JOHN G. TAMASITIS
COUNCIL MEMBER
2026-2027 Committees
Veterans' Affairs Employment Committee
CLE Committee
Develops and promotes educational programs on military and veterans' law, identifies emerging legal topics, and provides professional development opportunities for attorneys serving military and veteran communities.
Kenny H. Dojaquez
Chair
Dorothy H. Edgerton
Co-Chair
Ex Officio Representatives
Serves as a liaison to Reserve, National Guard, and State Guard communities by promoting awareness of legal issues affecting service members and fostering engagement between the Section and military organizations across the state.
Col, Edye U. Moran (Ret)
Reserve Forces
MAJ. Kelvin D.A. Wright
National Guard
MAJ Christian Stegmaier (SCSG)
State Guard
Law School Representatives
Serve as a liaison between the Section and South Carolina law schools by promoting student involvement, supporting law students with military affiliations or interests, and fostering opportunities for mentorship, education, and professional development in military and veterans' law.
Joe Coley
Service Members & Veterans in Law Society
Kalee Parmentier
Charleston SOL Military & Veterans Student Organization
Meghan E. Brooks
USC JFR SOL Veterans Legal Clinic Liaison
Legislative Committee
The purpose of the Legislative Committee Monitors state and federal legislative developments impacting service members, veterans, and military families; provides updates to Section members; and promotes awareness of legal and policy issues affecting the military and veteran communities.
Col. Wm. D. "DeebBo" Kelly, III (Ret)
Legislative Committee Member
Veterans Affairs Employment Committee
Promotes awareness of employment issues affecting veterans and transitioning service members, including hiring initiatives, workforce development opportunities, employment rights, and resources that support successful career transitions and long-term professional growth.
LTC. Jerrod B. Fussnecker
Chair
COL. John J. "Jay" Johnson (Ret)
Co-Chair
Veterans Affairs Treatment Court Committee
Promotes awareness of Veterans Treatment Courts and related programs that support justice-involved veterans, encourages collaboration among stakeholders, and provides information on resources, treatment options, and legal issues affecting veterans in the court system.
Col. John J. "Jay" Johnson (Ret)
Chair
S.C. Department of Veterans' Affairs
Serves as a liaison between the Section and the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs, providing updates on programs, services, and issues affecting veterans while fostering collaboration to support South Carolina's veteran community.
Colleen T.Q. Clark
SCDVA General Counsel
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming public events at this time.