Philip B. Atkinson

• Philip received his Juris Doctor degree in law from the University of South Carolina in 1999.  To build a foundation in law upon a thorough understanding of the entire judicial system, Philip had previously received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina in 1996, graduating cum laude with honors.
• He is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in South Carolina .  Philip is a former contract Public Defender from Greenwood County and has substantial experience in handling criminal court matters, including juveniles charged with crimes.  His practice areas now include Family Court issues, such as divorce and adoption, as well as Worker's Compensation, personal injury, and criminal cases.
• Philip is an active member of the South Carolina Claimants' Attorney Association and the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association.  Philip, as a member of the Marion Rotary Club, serves as its Chairman of the Program Committee and coordinates its International Student Exchange.  He is committed to the club's ideal of placing "service (to the community) above self".  Since serving as an assistant to the South Carolina Gamecock coaching staff during the record breaking 1994 season (culminating in U.S.C.'s first bowl win), Philip has stayed active in football by serving as the stadium announcer for the State Champion Greenwood Eagles and the Marion Swamp Foxes.  He is currently President of the Marion High School Booster Club.
• Philip was born and raised in Marion, SC and is a member of Marion Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon.  He and his wife, Allie, are the proud parents of a beautiful and headstrong kindergartner, Abby.  The family resides in Marion with their calico cat, Sadie.  Philip will be paying back student loans until the year 2010, at which time he will finally take a real vacation!