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Harry F. Cato
Government Relations Consultant
Meridian
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
harry.cato@nelsonmullins.com
Harry was a member of the S.C. House of Representatives for 20 years, representing the northern portion of Greenville County.
Harry was a member of the S.C. House of Representatives for 20 years, representing the northern portion of Greenville County.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
- Served as the Speaker Pro-Tempore to the SC House of Representatives and as the Chairman of the Labor, Commerce and Industry (LCI) Committee of the South Carolina House of Representatives for 14 years
- This Committee handles all legislation passing through the General Assembly concerning issues such as professional practice laws, labor laws, insurance, banking, small business, real estate, regulated utilities, economic development, and industry related procurement issues
- Worked extensively with numerous state agencies, including the state Budget and Control Board, on various legislative matters as chairman and Speaker Pro Tem
Education
- Clemson University, BS, Administrative Management
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
- Served as the Speaker Pro-Tempore to the SC House of Representatives and as the Chairman of the Labor, Commerce and Industry (LCI) Committee of the South Carolina House of Representatives for 14 years
- This Committee handles all legislation passing through the General Assembly concerning issues such as professional practice laws, labor laws, insurance, banking, small business, real estate, regulated utilities, economic development, and industry related procurement issues
- Worked extensively with numerous state agencies, including the state Budget and Control Board, on various legislative matters as chairman and Speaker Pro Tem
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Recipient, numerous legislator of the year awards
- Recipient, the Order of the Palmetto, the highest honor in the state
Leadership
- Appointed the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) State Chair (January 2008)
- ALEC is a national organization of state legislators, founded on Jeffersonian principles of free enterprise, limited government and individual liberties seeks to affect public policy at the most fundamental level of government – the States
- ALEC forums held throughout the year educate legislators and generate model legislation that is available for use in South Carolina
- Served on Travelers Rest City Council (1986 – 1990)
- Served as Mayor Pro Tempore of Travelers Rest (1988 – 1990)
Harry was a member of the S.C. House of Representatives for 20 years, representing the northern portion of Greenville County.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.- Served as the Speaker Pro-Tempore to the SC House of Representatives and as the Chairman of the Labor, Commerce and Industry (LCI) Committee of the South Carolina House of Representatives for 14 years
- This Committee handles all legislation passing through the General Assembly concerning issues such as professional practice laws, labor laws, insurance, banking, small business, real estate, regulated utilities, economic development, and industry related procurement issues
- Worked extensively with numerous state agencies, including the state Budget and Control Board, on various legislative matters as chairman and Speaker Pro Tem
Education
- Clemson University, BS, Administrative Management
Areas of Focus
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Recipient, numerous legislator of the year awards
- Recipient, the Order of the Palmetto, the highest honor in the state
- Appointed the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) State Chair (January 2008)
- ALEC is a national organization of state legislators, founded on Jeffersonian principles of free enterprise, limited government and individual liberties seeks to affect public policy at the most fundamental level of government – the States
- ALEC forums held throughout the year educate legislators and generate model legislation that is available for use in South Carolina
- Served on Travelers Rest City Council (1986 – 1990)
- Served as Mayor Pro Tempore of Travelers Rest (1988 – 1990)
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