Walter Hundley

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 (1953-01-12) January 12, 1953
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Cindi
Alma mater Clemson University (B.A.)
University of South Carolina (J.D.)
Profession Attorney
Religion Episcopalian
Website walterhundley.com

R. Walter Hundley (born January 12, 1953) is 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 Lieutenant Governor Glenn F. McConnell's term.

Early political career

Hundley was appointed[2] by Former Governor Carroll Campbell as a commissioner to the South Carolina Worker's Compensation Committee.

Business career

Walter Hundley is a workers compensation attorney in Charleston, South Carolina .[3] Mr. 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, Walter 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 (elect)

References

  1. ↑ http://www.scvotes.org/2012/07/17/state_senate_district_41_special_election_charleston_county
  2. ↑ http://scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=hundley&category=SENATEJOURNALS&year=1990&conid=7049644&result_pos=0&keyval=S10819900201&numrows=10
  3. ↑ http://www.charleston-workers-compensation.com/
  4. ↑ http://archives.sc.gov/recordsheld/Documents/rptooplist.pdf


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