Joseph W. Hudgens

Joe Hudgens graduated from University of South Carolina Law School in 1954. He served as the judicial law clerk for two Chief Justices of the South Carolina Supreme Court, Claude Taylor and Joseph R. Moss (1966-1968). He was director of the Greenville County Legal Services Agency from 1969-1973.

Joe excels in helping clients solve difficult legal issues in areas of real estate, construction and probate law. As counsel for many years for the school board, the county hospital, several municipalities, and the county water and sewer authority, Joe also has expertise in school, health care and local government issues. With 40 years' experience as a lawyer, Joe frequently counsels clients on complex business matters. He is frequently asked to serve as a special referee/judge in non-jury cases. His practice involves litigation in state and federal courts.

Current Position: Member/Shareholder

Real Estate
Corporate
General Litigation
Foreclosures
Estate & Probate
Construction
Appellate
Hospital Law
School Law

University of South Carolina (LL.B. 1956)
Furman University (B.A. 1954)
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (B.D. 1963)

South Carolina Bar Association
Member, Committee on Character & Fitness, S.C. Supreme Court, 1974-1989; Chairman, 1977-1989
Member, S.C Youth Services Commission, 1986-1990; Chairman, 1989
Newberry County Bar Association (President 1976)
American Bar Association
Association of School Board Attorneys

Supreme Court of South Carolina, 1956
United States District Court for District of South Carolina
United States Circuit Court for the 4^th Circuit, 1974

Legal Assistant to Chief Justice, South Carolina Supreme Court (1966-68)
Phi Delta Phi
South Carolina Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness
(Member 1974-1989; Chairman 1977-1989)
South Carolina Youth Services Commission (Member 1986-1990, Chairman 1989)

Flyfishing
Photography
Travel

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