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Ellis Lawhorne’s Moore Recognized as a Compleat Lawyer by the University of South Carolina School of Law
Ellis Lawhorne is pleased to announce that the University of South
Carolina (USC) School of Law has recognized W. Cliff Moore, III, with a 2010 Compleat Lawyer Award. Moore is among nine attorneys and current law students to be recognized.
Each year the USC School of Law honors a select number of alumni for their contributions to the legal profession and high standards of professional competence, ethics and integrity. Established in 1992, the Compleat Awards recognizes three attorneys in four categories based on years in practice. The Platinum Award is for those who have been in practice for more than 30 years, the Gold Award for those in practice for 15 to 30 years, the Silver Award to those with less than 15 years, and the Bronze Award to law students. Moore was honored in the Gold category.
With more than 25 years of experience in real estate and finance law, Moore has excelled in and out of the courtroom. An Ellis Lawhorne shareholder and a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, Moore is a certified mediator. His practice is focused on real estate, finance, and corporate fiduciary matters with a special emphasis in the mortgage banking area. Moore earned his Juris Doctor from the USC School of Law in 1983.
Outside of the courtroom, Moore puts his legal skills to good use in the community by volunteering with Home Works of America, Inc., a non-profit organization that assists the elderly and disabled with home repairs. Moore is chair of the Home Works board of directors, providing free legal counsel, leadership and hands-on volunteerism.
“Cliff is very deserving of this award,” says Hank Chardos, president and founder of Home Works. “His skill sets, caring demeanor, and insightful leadership have allowed the Home Works organization to grow and help more than 1,600 homeowners in need. Without his tireless efforts and selfless guidance, we would not be able to accomplish the many repairs that we do.”
Moore also volunteers with many other community and professional organizations. He is committed to ensuring all have access to the legal system. To that end, he served on the South Carolina Bar’s Access to Justice Committee for more than two decades. The South Carolina Bar has recognized his service on two occasions with Pro Bono Service Awards. An active member of the South Carolina Bar, Moore served on the Bar’s Nominating Committee, and as a member of the House of Delegates from 1994 to 2008.
