Congratulations are in order for Attorney Raymond Grier. The Erial, NJ resident is selected for induction into the prestigious South Carolina State University Athletic Hall of Fame. This honor is bestowed upon outstanding individuals who were nominated by their peers to the Athletic Hall of Fame Steering Committee.
A personal letter of notification from the University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics expressed, “We cannot think of anyone more deserving than you and your fellow inductees,” signed by Stacy L, Danley, Director of Athletics and Carla B. Mitchell, Athletic Hall of Fame Chairperson.
Grier is also listed among the University’s Top 50 All-Time Men’s Golf Team, Presented by The Home Depot, as selected by fans, media representatives, sports information professionals, and others, with his notable accomplishment at South Carolina State University: 1974 MEAC Championship medalist; two-time MEAC All-Tournament (1972, 1974).
Grier is a Howard University School of Law graduate, receiving his degree in May 1982 (Honors).
Highlights of his career and dedication to his profession and willingness to serve:
COURT ADMISSIONS
- North Carolina District Court
- North Carolina Superior Court
- North Carolina Supreme Court
- Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court
- United States Federal District Court (Eastern
- District)
- United States Court of Appeals Third Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
EXPERIENCE
- 1990 – PRESENT SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, Philadelphia, PA
- 1990-2011 Position: Senior Trial Counsel/Duties: litigation: major jury and arbitration, trial attorney
In addition, Grier developed manuals detailing duties and responsibilities for the paralegals and legal
assistants. developed a case management system to monitor the path of cases within the court, supervised settlement, pre-trial, and trial conferences, prepared annual evaluations of work performance along with prospective goal settings.
conducted monthly team meetings with staff to discuss prospective office and team strategies.
The full list of 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees includes Javon Hargrave (Football ,2012-2015), William Boozer (Wrestling, 1980-1 984), Kenneth “Kenny” Bynum (Football, 1993-1 997), David Erby (Football, 2006-2010), Jarne’ Gleaton Carroll (Volleyball, 2007-2011), Robert Lee Geathers (Football/Track and Field, 1987-1990), Raymond Grier (Golf, 1972-1976), Malcolm Long (Football,2007-2011) and Thurman Zimmerman (Men’s Basketball, 2001 -2005).
The University plans to release additional information soon. Or, for more information on SC State Athletics visit www.scsuathletics.com or call the Office of Athletic Media Relations at (803) 536-7060 or the SC State Ticket Office at (803) 536-8579.
Congratulations are in order for Raymond Grier. The Erial, NJ resident has been selected to be inducted into the prestigious South Carolina State University Athletic Hall of Fame. This honor is bestowed upon outstanding individuals who were nominated by their peers to the Athletic Hall of Fame Steering Committee.
A pesonal notification letter from the University expressed, “We cannot think of anyone more deserving than you and your fellow inductees,” signed by Stacy L, Danley, Director of Athletics and Carla B. Mitchell, Athletic Hall of Fame Chairperson.
The full list of 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame lnductees are: William Boozer (Football), Kenneth Bynum (Football), Jarne’ Gleaton Carroll (Volleyball), David Erby (Football) and Thurman Zimmerman (Basketball).
The University plans to release additional information soon.
