Alan Clemmons

Alan Clemmons

Associate Attorney

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Judge; Horry County Master in Equity: …act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God… Micah 6:8

  • Education

    • University of South Carolina

      1978 - 1982
      Bachelor of Science - BS Business Administration and Management
    • Mitchell Hamline School of Law

      1987 - 1989
      Doctor of Law - JD
  • Experience

    • McCrackin, Barnett & Richardson, LLP

      Jun 1990 - Jun 1993
      Associate Attorney

      I was hired in my second year of law school as an Associate Attorney commencing that day I was sworn in to the South Carolina bar. I engaged in a broad spectrum of the law, with a gradually escalating focus on real estate transactional law.

    • McCrackin, Barnett, Richardson & Clemmons, LLP

      Jun 1993 - Jun 2008
      Attorney / Partner

      Attorney / Partner at premier Myrtle Beach general practice law firm where I principally practiced transactional law.

    • South Carolina House of Representatives

      Dec 2002 - Jul 2020
      South Carolina State Representative
    • Clemmons Law Firm, LLC

      Jan 2005 - Mar 2022
      Founding and Managing Attorney

      Highly regarded Myrtle Beach law firm engaged in a transactional, business, administrative and regulatory practice. Peer rated ‘AV Preeminent’ by Martindale-Hubbell. Licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, Fourth Circuit Federal District Court and all South Carolina state courts.

    • South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office

      Jul 2020 - Mar 2022
      Board Member / Director

      The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office is a South Carolina State Agency responsible for providing a diverse set of economic data and research and analytical reports for the Governor, General Assembly, state and local government entities, and the private sector.

    • South Carolina Bureau of Economic Advisors

      Jul 2020 - Mar 2022
      Board Member / Director

      As the chief economic advisor and general economic consultant to the state, the BEA performs a number of functions. One of its primary responsibilities is the revenue forecasting function. This involves the projection, formulation, evaluation, and continuing review of revenues for all state programs as well as economic research, collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data pertaining to matters relative to the economy.

    • South Carolina Circuit Court, Equity Division

      Mar 2022 - now

      Judges of the Equity Court (Masters in Equity) are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the General Assembly for a term of six years. Masters-In-Equity have jurisdiction in matters referred to them by the Circuit Courts. They have the power and authority of the Circuit Court sitting without a jury, to regulate all proceedings in every hearing before them, and to perform all acts and take all measures necessary or proper for the efficient performance of their duties.

      • Judge

        Mar 2022 - now
      • Judge

        Mar 2022 - now
    • Horry County Master In Equity

      Mar 2022 - now
      Judge
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Admitted to Practice Law in the United States Court of Appeals

      United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
      Feb 1997
    • Admitted to Practice Law in the United States District Court

      United States District Court, District of South Carolina
      Mar 1991
    • South Carolina License to Practice Law

      Supreme Court of South Carolina
      Jun 1990
    • Admitted to Practice Law in the Supreme Court of the United States

      The Supreme Court of the United States
      Mar 1997
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Order of the Palmetto South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster Apr 2021 South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      AV Preeminent Attorney Martindale Hubbell 2020 'AV Preeminent' is the highest attorney rating granted by the respected attorney peer rating agency, Martindale Hubbell, in terms of legal skill and ethical standards.
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award American Legislative Exchange Council, Washington, District of Columbia 2020 The Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award is the highest honor granted by the United States' largest voluntary membership legislative organization. It is awarded annually to those who the organization view as having exceeded extraordinarily in furthering the principles of free markets, limited government and individual liberty. Recipients of this rarely presented award include many notable public servants such as Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. The Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award was presented to… Show more The Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award is the highest honor granted by the United States' largest voluntary membership legislative organization. It is awarded annually to those who the organization view as having exceeded extraordinarily in furthering the principles of free markets, limited government and individual liberty. Recipients of this rarely presented award include many notable public servants such as Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. The Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award was presented to Alan Clemmons on January 25, 2020, by the American Legislative Exchange Council and President Donald Trump's Chief of Staff, Mick Mulvaney. Show less
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Aaron Solomon Award for Service to Humanity Brith Shalom Beth Israel Congregation, Charleston, South Carolina 2018 Awarded only ten times in the Award's twenty five year history, Alan Clemmons was presented the Brith Sholom Beth Israel Congregation’s Aaron Solomon Service to Humanity Award for his tireless and effective legislative work in South Carolina and other American states to defeat bigotry, and in particular, anti-Semitism.
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Honorary Doctor of Philosophy La Universidad Rural de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala 2018 After addressing the Congress of Guatemala, South Carolina State Representative Alan Clemmons was presented an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy Award, by La Universidad Rural de Guatemala, in honor of his work to defeat anti-Semitism and in support of religious liberties around the world.
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Lifetime Achievement Award World Jewish Congress / Knesset Christian Allies Caucus, Jerusalem, Israel 2018 Annually, the World Jewish Congress, in partnership with the largest caucus of the Israeli Parliament (the Knesset), the Christian Allies Caucus, honors a Christian leader who has made notable contributions to the worldwide Jewish community and to the nation of Israel. The 2018 award was presented to Alan Clemmons for his legislative work in South Carolina and 24 other US states to defeat an organized effort to impair Israel's economy through the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions 'BDS'… Show more Annually, the World Jewish Congress, in partnership with the largest caucus of the Israeli Parliament (the Knesset), the Christian Allies Caucus, honors a Christian leader who has made notable contributions to the worldwide Jewish community and to the nation of Israel. The 2018 award was presented to Alan Clemmons for his legislative work in South Carolina and 24 other US states to defeat an organized effort to impair Israel's economy through the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions 'BDS' movement.https://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en/news/world-jewish-congress-and-knesset-christian-allies-caucus-honor-christian-leaders-committed-to-israel-2-5-2018 Show less
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Most Productive State Representative in the Nation Award FiscalNote / Congressional Quarterly, Washington, District of Columbia 2018 “State legislators play an important role in shaping both local and national policies which is why it is so important to recognize their productive legislative contributions,” said Tim Hwang, Founder and CEO of FiscalNote, a division of Congressional Quarterly. FiscalNote ranked all of the representatives and senators of the fifty states, in accordance with their legislative productivity, defined as how successful a legislator is at sponsoring and steering legislation through each stage of the… Show more “State legislators play an important role in shaping both local and national policies which is why it is so important to recognize their productive legislative contributions,” said Tim Hwang, Founder and CEO of FiscalNote, a division of Congressional Quarterly. FiscalNote ranked all of the representatives and senators of the fifty states, in accordance with their legislative productivity, defined as how successful a legislator is at sponsoring and steering legislation through each stage of the legislative process. Using FiscalNote’s real-time global data and advanced analytics, the company determined the most productive state legislators by evaluating the quantity, endurance and substantiveness of all bills each legislator sponsored and introduced in their state legislature. Alan Clemmons led all national state representatives as the most productive in the country.https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180730005531/en/ Show less
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      National Outstanding Eagle Scout National Eagle Scout Association, Irving, Texas 2018
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Defender of Freedom Award Center for Security Policy 2016
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Champion of Free Enterprise Award South Carolina Business and Industry Political Education Committee 2013
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Business Advocate Award South Carolina Chamber of Commerce 2011
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Citizen of the Year Pee Dee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Florence, South Carolina 2011
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Legislator of the Year South Carolina Republican Party 2010 In 2010, and again in 2012, Alan Clemmons was singled out by the South Carolina Republican Party as the Republican Legislator of the Year.
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Legislator of the Year South Carolina Solicitors' Association 2010
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Silver Beaver Boy Scouts of America, Irving, Texas 2010
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Guardian of Small Business Award National Federation of Independent Businesses 2008
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Legislator of the Year South Carolina Association of Realtors 2006
    • Awarded to Alan Clemmons
      Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina 2004
  • Volunteer Experience

    • South Carolina Columbia Coordinating Council, Assistant Director

      Issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan 2024
      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Myrtle Beach Stake High Council, Member

      Issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan 2020
      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • National Platform Committeeman from South Carolina

      Issued by Republican National Committee on Jul 2020
      Republican National CommitteeAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • National Chairman

      Issued by American Legislative Exchange Council on Jan 2019
      American Legislative Exchange CouncilAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Treasurer of South Carolna Sportsmen’s Caucus

      Issued by Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation on Jan 2017
      Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Platform Committeeman from South Carolina / author of Israel Plank of 2016 National GOP Platform

      Issued by Republican National Committee on Jan 2016
      Republican National CommitteeAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Member of Board

      Issued by American Legislative Exchange Council on Jan 2014
      American Legislative Exchange CouncilAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • National Chair of State Legislative Caucuses

      Issued by International Israel Allies Caucus Foundation on Jan 2013
      International Israel Allies Caucus FoundationAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Rules Committeeman from South Carolina

      Issued by Republican National Committee on Jan 2012
      Republican National CommitteeAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Chairman

      Issued by NATIONAL 1-73 I-74 I-75 CORRIDOR ASSOCIATION on Jan 2008
      NATIONAL 1-73 I-74 I-75 CORRIDOR ASSOCIATIONAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Credentials Committeeman from South Carolina

      Issued by Republican National Committee on Jan 2008
      Republican National CommitteeAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Chairman

      Issued by South Carolina I-73 Association on Jan 2003
      South Carolina I-73 AssociationAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Council President

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Jan 2003
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Chairman

      Issued by Horry County Republican Party on Jan 1997
      Horry County Republican PartyAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Scoutmaster of Myrtle Beach Troop 855

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Jan 1984
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Alan Clemmons
    • Lay Missionary to the indiginous Maya of Southern Mexico (Mexico Merida Mission)

      Issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan 1978
      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssociated with Alan Clemmons