William P. Walker Jr. Honored at Southern Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting
April 17, 2009
NEWBERRY, SC – April 16, 2009 – At their recent meeting in New Orleans, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association honored William P. “Billy” Walker Jr. with the “Tommy Malone Great American Eagle Award.”
The award honors an attorney who has a calling to help others and who is a powerful example of the bold pursuit of excellence and justice. The recipient is a living symbol of integrity, strength, bravery, justice, freedom, pride, devotion, friendship and to many a hero.
Walker is one of the most experienced trial attorneys in South Carolina. A lawyer since 1973, he has represented clients in over 200 jury trials. He is a frequent at seminars and conventions where he discusses important legal issues and trial tactics.
Walker is also involved in many community activities. He served as past president of the Lexington Economic Development Association, he is a member of the House of Delegates – South Carolina Bar Association, and he currently serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees at Newberry College.
The mission of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association is to promote fellowship, learning and networking among trial lawyers throughout the 13 southern states that make up the association.
