Walter Hundley

R. Walter Hundley served as a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the people of the 41st District. Hundley was elected in a special general election on July 17, 2012, to fulfill the remainder of Glenn F. McConnell's term following the latter's resignation to become Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina.

Early political career

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

Business career

Hundley is a workers compensation attorney in Charleston, South Carolina. He 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. Hundley is a third generation lawyer.

Personal life

Hundley is married and has and three children on the Island.

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 to Hundley on January 10, 1995, by Former Governor Carroll Campbell.