Areas Of Practice
Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, and Medical Malpractice
About
Harold Staley has enjoyed a successful career as a proven litigator. Prior to joining Elrod Pope Law Firm in 2002, Harold worked at the law office for the now-Honorable Robert E. Watson in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. From there, he came upstate and served as Assistant Solicitor under former Solicitor/now Elrod Pope partner, Tommy Pope for the 16th Judicial Circuit. Harold now handles personal injury litigation for the firm.
Education
- J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 1999
- M.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1998
- B.A., University of South Carolina, 1993
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- South Carolina, 1999
- North Carolina, 2001
- U.S. District Court, South Carolina, 2006
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- South Carolina Bar Association
Member: since 1999
Law Related Education Committee Member, 2006–present
Awarded Law Related Education Lawyer of the Year, 2002 - York County Bar Association
Member: since 1999
President, 2005–06 - North Carolina Bar Association
Member: since 2001 - SC House of Delegates, 16th Judicial Circuit
Elected: 2002–2015
Pro Bono Activities & Community Involvement
- Attorney Coach, Berkeley High School Mock Trial Team, 1999–2001
- Attorney Coach, Fort Mill High School Mock Trial Team, 2002–09
- Member, South Carolina Law Related Education Committee, 2006–present
- Pilgrim’s Inn Board of Directors, 2009–present