Requests for Protection from hearing dates and deadlines are not honored by the Court. Many matters are self scheduled and the volume of cases is too great to allow us to accommodate such requests. If counsel is unavailable on certain dates, counsel must determine whether any matters are scheduled for hearing and request a continuance, following Chambers Guidelines. Counsel must also determine the existence of deadlines for response and either file responsive pleadings before the deadline or seek an extension of time, where available. The Court will not respond to correspondence or emails requesting protection.
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Chambers' Bulletins
Mon, 4/30/2012 - 5:00 am
Chief Judge Waites is pleased to announce that Patrick R. Mohan will join his chambers as a law clerk beginning April 30, 2012. Patrick most recently was associated with the Barton Law Firm in Columbia. He previously worked at White & Case in New York, and clerked at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York while obtaining his LLM in Bankruptcy.
Thu, 4/19/2012 - 5:00 am
It is with great sadness that the Judges have learned of the passing of bankruptcy attorney Michael Church. Mike practiced before this Court for more than two decades while working with the law firms of Turner Padget and Sherpy & Jones. A friend and colleague to many, Mike was respected by the bench and bar for his advocacy, courteousness, and collegiality. A copy of his obituary can be viewed by clicking here.
Wed, 4/18/2012 - 5:00 am
Chief Judge Waites and the staff of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court would like to thank David Jones for his service as his law clerk in Charleston during the past year. David has been offered a great opportunity to join the Moore & Van Allen Law Firm in Charlotte, NC, and his last day in chambers will be April 27, 2012. It has been a pleasure to work with him and we wish him the very best as he enters private practice.
Fri, 3/09/2012 - 4:00 am
Attached for comment are changes to SC LBR 2082-1. Paragraph (d) of the rule is proposed to be amended to reduce the time periods in that section by seven days. Comments should be submitted to scbc_lr_review@scb.uscourts.gov by March 29, 2012. Absent comment, the revised rule shall become effective on April 1, 2012.
Mon, 3/05/2012 - 4:00 am
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina is seeking applicants for the position of Clerk of Court. See vacancy announcement for more information.
Thu, 1/19/2012 - 4:00 am
The Judges are pleased to announce that Jeff Davis will serve as the Acting Clerk of Court until further notice.
Jeff has served as the Chief Deputy Clerk of Court since 2008, after previously serving as a law clerk of Chief Judge Waites and practicing with the Robinson, McFadden law firm.
Fri, 12/16/2011 - 4:00 am
Sincere congratulations and well wishes to our Clerk of Court, Tammi M. Hellwig, who has accepted a position as Director of Externships and Third-Year Program Administration at Washington and Lee University Law School in Lexington, Virginia beginning in January.
After serving as a visiting professor for a semester, Tammi's husband, Brant, a professor of law at the University of South Carolina, has recently accepted an appointment as a Professor of Law at Washington and Lee Law, a top 30 law school. Tammi and their two children will be accompanying him to Virginia.
Tammi has done an outstanding job as Clerk of Court and will be greatly missed. Her tireless dedication to the Court, professionalism, skill and compassion cannot be replaced. We all wish her and her family great happiness in Virginia.
Wed, 11/16/2011 - 4:00 am
In addition to the legal holidays of Thursday, November 24, 2011; Monday, December 26, 2011 and Monday, January 2, 2012; the Court will follow the schedule being observed by the District Court and will be closed on Friday, November 25, 2011 (the day after Thanksgiving Day); Friday, December 23, 2011 (Friday before Christmas Day) and Friday, December 30, 2011 (Friday before New Year’s Day).
Thu, 8/18/2011 - 5:00 am
Chief Judge Waites is pleased to announce that David Jones has joined his chambers as a law clerk as of August 15, 2011. David is a 2011 honors graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law. David will be working in Judge Waites' Charleston office, while Judge Waites' other clerk, Sarah Kistler, will continue to work in the Columbia office.
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