Spencer & Spencer, P.A. Since 1873
 
Attorneys
 
 
Emil W. Wald
 

 

 

Emil W. Wald

Mr. Wald is a shareholder and of counsel to the firm. Mr. Wald's expertise includes local government law, insurance defense, municipal bonds and tax-exempt financing. Mr. Wald served as State Commissioner, 1974-1992, of the South Carolina Consumer Affairs Commission, and as Chairman, 1981-1988. He served as a Captain on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, 1957-1960.

Education
  • University of South Carolina
    B.S. Ch. E., 1956
    J.D., cum laude, 1968
    Epsilon Lambda Sigma
    Omicron Delta Kappa
    Phi Delta Phi
    Member, Order of Wig & Robe
    Survey Editor, 1966-1967 and Editor-in-Chief, 1967-1968, South Carolina Law Review

Admitted

  • South Carolina and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, 1968
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Activities

  • Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, 1975-1978
  • York County Bar Association (President, 1974)
  • South Carolina Bar (Member: House of Delegates, 1975-1978; Board of Governors, 1978-1981, 1984-1987; Treasurer, 1981-1982)
  • South Carolina Bar Foundation (Member, Board of Governors, 1983-1987)
  • South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association.