Samuel C. Waters
Mr. Waters has been focusing on the areas of consumer litigation, bankruptcy,
and creditors’ rights since 1986. He previously worked in various
positions in the public and private sectors, including for C&S National
Bank as a Trust Officer from 1974 to 1976, for the Department of Veterans’
Affairs as Counsel from 1976 to 1984, as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
from 1981 to 1984, and at the firms Woodward Leventis Unger Herndon &
Ormand (1984-1986) and Rogers Townsend & Thomas (1986-2014). Mr. Waters
joined the Finkel Law firm LLC as Of Counsel in 2014.
Mr. Waters’ previous and current positions include as board member
of Rogers Townsend & Thomas PC, the Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas
(MBAC), the American Legal and Financial Network, the Committee on the
Actual Real Estate Solutions, and the Legal League 100. He has authored
many publications on mortgage lending and for client training programs.
Mr. Waters is a retired Colonel, Judge Advocate Genreals Corps, USAR, and
has served as Commander for the 12th JAG Det (1993-1996).
Education:
- J.D., University of South Carolina (1974)
- University of South Carolina, Master's Program in History (1986)
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B.A., Presbyterian College,
cum laude (1966)
- U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (1984)
- U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, (1981, 1983)
- U.S. Army Adjutant Generals Corps Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, (1969, 1973)
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1986)
- U.S. District Court of South Carolina (1976)
- South Carolina Bar (1974)
Professional Affiliations:
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South Carolina Bar
- Real Estate Section, Senior Lawyers, and Military Law Section,
- Lexington County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
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Richland County Bar Association
- Former Chairman, Master in Equity Committee
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American Legal and Financial Network (ALFN)
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Committee for Actual Real Estate Solutions (CARES)
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Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas (MBAC)
- Law Practice Management Section
-
Legal League 100 (DS News, a Division of Five Star Institute)
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South Carolina Legislative Committee
- Lender Processing Services Steering Committee
- Loan Administrative Committee
- Mortgage Bankers of America (MBA)
- South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association
- Mortgage Lenders Association of Greater Columbia (MLAGC)
- Giants of the Industry (Housing Wire)
- Palmetto Land Title Association
Awards & Honors:
- AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® (Peer Reviewed)
- Best Lawyers® in America (2014, 2015)
- Best Lawyers® Columbia
- "Lawyer of the Year" (2015)
- SC Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law Leadership in Law Recipient (2014)
- Fannie Mae Retained Counsel Program (SC)
- Lender Processing Services Summit Award (2010)
- Lender Processing Services Excellence Award (2006-2009)
- Freddie Mac Designated Counsel (SC)
- Legion of Merit, US Army
- Bronze Star, US Army
Title Agent:
- Investors Title
- Fidelity Title
- First American Title
- Stewart Guaranty Title
Military: