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Lisa Cotten nominated for Council Member Position in the Workers' Compensation Section of the SC Bar
As a legal professional, it is important to meet and work with other lawyers who share your interests, needs and concerns. Lisa's membership in the Workers' Compensation Section gives her the opportunity to meet and work with other lawyers and enhances her skills to meet the specific needs of this practice area. In addition the South Carolina Bar's 18 Sections publish newsletters, sponsor CLE programs, participate in electronic mailing lists and organize other projects that benefit members as well as the public.

Russ Foster inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates
The Mike Kelly Law Group, LLC is pleased to announce that Russ Foster was inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), at the South Carolina Chapter's annual Black Tie Dinner of February 11, 2010. The ABOTA Foundation was established in 1991 to provide education to the American public about the right to trial by jury and to promote the professional education of trial attorneys. Russ practices law of counsel for MKLG, and throughout his successful career has obtained justice for each of his clients. In addition to earning a reputation as a trusted attorney since he began practicing law in 1985, Mr. Foster is active in the community where he raises his family.

Mike Kelly speaks at Memorial Service of Dr. Colgate Whitehead Darden, III
A member of the Board of Directors, Mike, has been involved with the New Morning Foundation for a number of years. Dr. Darden was ultimately responsible for organizing New Morning, a non-partisan private-sector long-term initiative to improve young people's reproductive health education, counseling, and clinical services throughout South Carolina. The Foundation's mission has evolved to in clued people up to age 30. New Morning also supports TellThem! and The South Carolina Coalition for Healthy Families, which advocate for state policies to protect and expand reproductive health education and clinical services.

Mike Kelly congratulates Glenforest High School Basketball Coach, William Knopf
Glenforest High School Basketball Coach, William Knopf has been named the 2010 Samaritan's Feet Barefoot Coach of the Year. 'Barefoot For Bare Feet' is a movement created by Samaritan's Feet that has gained worldwide appeal and outreach. Coach Knopf demonstrated courage at the highest level by raising thousands of pairs of shoes by coaching 13 games in his bare feet, including the South Carolina State Championship Game and by walking 8 miles barefoot to a game.
Coach Knopf is a former MKLG client; Mike is the 2009-2010 Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Glenforest and the parent of a former student.

Will Parker

As a native of South Carolina, attorney Will Parker has achieved great success in his career by representing clients who are seeking to file claims against government agencies or large insurance companies. His confidence and extensive knowledge of the law allows him to fight hard on behalf of his clients, and never be intimidated by even the largest corporation.

Mr. Parker is the resident Myrtle Beach attorney for The Mike Kelly Law Group, and is active in his community.

Will focuses on many different types of claims and legal disputes:

He is devoted to helping his clients obtain the settlements and benefits they are owed. He guides foreign nationals through citizenship procedures helps them understand the law and their rights.

Native Attorney Devoted to South Carolina

Will is a native of South Carolina who feels a deep connection to the state and its people. He grew up in Camden and attended Lugoff-Elgin public schools.

He began his legal education at Thomas M. Cooley law school in Lansing, Michigan. He quickly moved into the top 5% of his class and received a Certificate of Merit and the 2005 Sol Seigel Award.

He was accepted to many different laws schools, including Vanderbilt. His strong ties brought him back to finish his degree in the Columbia, South Carolina community.

He thoroughly enjoys practicing law in the area and is devoted to improving the lives of community members through his profession.

Active Community Member

Will is an active member of his South Carolina community. He is a member of the Myrtle Beach Sertoma Club and a 2007 applicant for Leadership Grand Strand. He coached the 2006 Surfside Beach Rams little league football team.
Will is a former certified personal trainer whose primary hobbies are sports and physical fitness.

Admitted to Practice

South Carolina Bar (2006)
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (2007)

Education

Juris Doctor, Universtiy of South Carolina (2006). Columbia, South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts, University of South Carolina (2000). Columbia, South Carolina

Professional Organizations

National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
American Association for Justice
South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association
Horry County Bar Association

Publications

Will Parker, a Mike Kelly Law Group attorney located in Myrtle Beach, recently composed an article concerning veteran's health care and disability benefits that was printed in InjuryBoard's 2009 Winter Magazine. This article addresses Attorney's Parker work in this field, his own personal interest in the subject matter, and the need for Congress to focus on this issue. You can access the magazine containing this article on page 21 of the Injury Board 2009 Winter magazine.

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