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
RET COL. JOHN J. JOHNSON
Secretary
COL C. BENNETT GORE, JR.
Immediate Past Chair / Section Delegate
LTC JERROD B. FUSSNECKER
VA EMPLOYMENT CO- CHAIR
COL WILLIAM A. HUDSON, JR.
COUNCIL MEMBER
LTC JAMES J. KRAUER
COUNCIL MEMBER
COL Wm. D. "DEEBO" KELLY, III
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR
MARY FRAN QUINDLEN
COUNCIL MEMBER
JOHN G. TAMASITIS
COUNCIL MEMBER
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
JOE COLEY
Service Members & Veterans in Law Society
KALEE PARMENTIER
Military & Veterans Student Organization
KENNY H. DOJAQUEZ
CLE COMMITTEE LIAISON
DOROTHY H. EDGERTON
CLE COMMITTEE LIAISON
MEGHAN E. BROOKS
USC JFR SOL VETERANS' LEGAL CLINICS LIAISON
COLLEEN T.Q. CLARK
VA TREATMENT COURT CO-CHAIR
SECTION SUB COMMITTEES
COL Wm. D. “DeeBo” Kelly, III (Ret.)
LTC Jerrod B. Fussnecker
COL John. J. “Jay” Johnson (Ret.)
COL John J. “Jay” Johnson (Ret.)
Colleen T.Q. Clark
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.
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming public events at this time.