Walter Hundley
R. Walter Hundley (born January 12, 1953) served as a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the people of the 41st District. Hundley was elected in a special general election[1] on July 17, 2012 to fulfill the remainder of Glenn F. McConnell's term following the latter's resignation to become Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina.
Walter Hundley | |
---|---|
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 41st District | |
In office July 2012 – January 2013 | |
Preceded by | Glenn F. McConnell |
Succeeded by | Paul R. Thurmond |
Personal details | |
Born | Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. | January 12, 1953
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Cindi |
Alma mater | Clemson University (B.A.) University of South Carolina (J.D.) |
Profession | Attorney |
Website | walterhundley.com |
Early political career
Hundley was appointed[2] by Governor Carroll Campbell as a commissioner to the South Carolina Worker's Compensation Committee.
Business career
Hundley is a workers compensation attorney in Charleston, South Carolina .[3] Hundley worked with an insurance defense firm for five years, but has practiced exclusively as a Plaintiff's attorney for the past twenty-five years. Prior to opening his own firm, Walter served as a South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commissioner and Chairman.
Personal life
Outside of the office, Hundley is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending time with his wife and three children on Wadmalaw Island. He is also known for his constant companion, Otis, an Australian blue heeler.
Education
Hundley graduated Porter-Gaud School in 1971. He is a Clemson University class of 1971 alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He earned his Juris Doctorite from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Awards
The Order of the Palmetto was awarded[4] to Hundley on January 10, 1995 by Former Governor Carroll Campbell.
Political offices | ||
---|---|---|
Preceded by Glenn F. McConnell |
South Carolina Senate, District 41 July 2012-January 2013 |
Succeeded by Paul Thurmond |
References
- http://www.scvotes.org/2012/07/17/state_senate_district_41_special_election_charleston_county%5B%5D
- http://scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=hundley&category=SENATEJOURNALS&year=1990&conid=7049644&result_pos=0&keyval=S10819900201&numrows=10
- http://www.charleston-workers-compensation.com/
- http://archives.sc.gov/recordsheld/Documents/rptooplist.pdf