Samuel O. Southern

Background

Southern, Samuel O. was born on March 11, 1944 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Son of William L. and Rowena (Tesh) Southern.

Education

Duke University (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). University of North Carolina (Juris Doctor, 1969). Spoken languages: German.

Career

Worked at Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore, Limited liability partnership (Raleigh, North Carolina) specializing in General, Trial and Appellate Practice in All State and Federal Courts, Dispute Resolution, Corporate, Taxation, Securities Regulation, Real Property and Finance, Labor and Employment (Management) Law, Employee Benefits, International and Immigration, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Negligence, Products Liability, Insurance Coverage, Media, Banking, Commercial, Bankruptcy, Administrative, Environmental, Hospital and Health Care, Public Authority and Public Finance, Estate Planning and Administration, Probate, Legislative, Intellectual Property, Education, and Sports Law. Admitted to the bar, 1969, North Carolina. 1971, United States. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

1973, Florida.

1980, United States. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and United States. Supreme Court.

Omicron Delta Kappa.

Angier B. Duke Scholar. Law Alumni Scholar. Commissioner, United States Ship North Carolina Battleship Commission, 1992—.

Member, Board of Directors, Wake County Bar Association, 1985-1987.

Member, Health Law Council, North Carolina Bar Association, 1992—. Member: Defense Research Institute. North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys.

North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys.

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Judge Advocates Association.

Military: Captain, Judge Advocate General"s Corps, United States. Naval Reserve (Active Duty, 1969-1974).

Certified Military Judge, 1973+13.

Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore, Limited liability partnership has offices in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina"s major metropolitan areas. The firm"s activities extend throughout the United States and beyond due to its representation of business enterprises with national and international interests. Blending current technology, a diversified practice and the experience of more than 70 years of service, Smith Helms emphasizes quality and efficiency in meeting the complex legal demands of today and anticipating their implications for tomorrow.

Achievements

• Samuel O. Southern has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors American Lung Association, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1978-1986. Vol.lawyer North Carolina Volunteer Lawyer Progressive, since 1985. Captain Judge Advocate General Corps, United States Naval Reserve, since 1969.

Member American Bar Association (forum commission on health care law), North Carolina Bar Association, Wake CountyBar Association (board directors 1985-1987), 10th Judicial District Bar Association (executive com.1985-1987), Defense Research Institute, North Carolina College Advocacy, Reserve Officers Association, Naval Reserve Association, Judge Advisory Association.

Connections

Married Nancy Morris, June 25, 1966 (divorced 1980). Children: Samantha, Benjamin. Married Mary Bernier, September 18, 1982.

Children: Katherine, Rebecca.

Father:

William L. Southern

Mother:

Rowena (Tesh) Southern

Spouse:

Nancy Morris

Spouse:

Mary Bernier

child:

Katherine Southern

child:

Benjamin Southern

child:

Samantha Southern

child:

Rebecca Southern