Background
Harpootlian, Richard Ara was born on January 23, 1949 in Brooklyn. Son of Harold C. and Joan (Williams) Harpootlian.
Harpootlian, Richard Ara was born on January 23, 1949 in Brooklyn. Son of Harold C. and Joan (Williams) Harpootlian.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, 1971. Juris Doctor, University of Southern California, 1974.
Assistant solicitor Solicitor' General’ s Office (5th circuit), Columbia, South Carolina, 1975-1977, deputy solicitor, 1977-1983. Partner Swerling & Harpootlian, 1983-1990. Solicitor Solicator' General’ s Office (5th circuit), Cola, South Carolina, 1991-1995.
Private practice, since 1995.
Chairman South Carolina Democratic Party, 1998-2003.
Married Pamela McCreery, January 1, 1972.