Julian L. Stoudemire

Oconee County trial lawyer

Attorney Julian Stoudemire was born in Greenville, South Carolina. He attended The Citadel on a football scholarship, majoring in history. One of Julian's professors encouraged him to go to law school, emphasizing that a lawyer should study in the state where he intends to practice. Julian knew that South Carolina would be his home for life, so he pursued his legal training at the University of South Carolina Law School in Columbia.

Soon after completing his law degree, Julian became an officer in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps of the United States Air Force and spent three and a half years on active duty in Vietnam. In 1970 he returned to South Carolina and began his civilian private practice. More than 40 years later, Julian continues to represent people in need of help. He has tried more cases to jury verdict than most other attorneys in Oconee County. Julian has served the community in many capacities, including 16 years as the Westminster city attorney and five years as mayor of Walhalla.

Practice areas

Bar admissions

• South Carolina,1966
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit,1987

Education

• University of South Carolina, J.D., 1966
  • Phi Alpha Delta
• The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina, B.A., 1963

Honors

• AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating^SM from Martindale-Hubbell®

Community positions

• Bishop's Consultation Committee, SC Lutheran Synod, 2008
• City Attorney, Walhalla, South Carolina, 2001
• Mayor, City of Walhalla, South Carolina, 1990–1995
• City Attorney, Westminster, South Carolina, 1971–1987

Professional memberships

• Oconee County Bar Association
  • President, 2000–2004, 2006
• South Carolina Bar
  • House of Delegates, 2000
• South Carolina Association for Justice
  • Board of Governors, 1990
• Appalachian Council of Government
  • Board of Directors, 1990–1991

Military service

• Captain, U.S.A.F., J.A., active duty, 1966–1970