James Louis Petigru Award Recipients

The James Louis Petigru Award is the highest honor that is bestowed by the Charleston County Bar Association. It is not an annual award; it is only awarded at the discretion of a standing committee of the County Bar to formally recognize an individual who brings honor to the legal profession. Below are those who have received this prestigious award.

Armand Derfner

Ruth Cupp

The Petigru medal was accepted by Cupp’s sister,
Patsy Williams Mizell

Judge Richard Fields

Coming Ball Gibbs

Photo courtesy: Gibbs & Holmes

Morris D. Rosen

Photo courtesy: Post and Courier