Hamilton Delleney Grier & Cotten LLC

Specialties

Integrity. Dedication. Experience.

History

Established in 1907.

Hamilton Delleney Grier & Cotten, LLC Celebrates Over 100 Years Serving South Carolina Residents!

After graduating from the University of South Carolina in 1904 and USC Law School in 1907, Milton’s grandfather, David «Mr. Dave» Hamilton returned to Chester to start his law practice as the founder of our firm. Mr. Dave served in the South Carolina Senate and was married and had two children, David Lee Hamilton and Thomas Booker Hamilton.

Mr. Dave’s son, David Lee Hamilton graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1932 and USC Law in 1935. He was sworn in and licensed as an attorney; he joined his father in the law firm in 1935.

Thomas Booker Hamilton, David Lee’s brother, graduated from Furman College in 1936 and USC Law in 1940. Upon graduation, he joined the Army Air Corps.

David Hamilton (Mr. Dave), while still active in his practice, died July 4, 1941. When World War II began five months later, David Lee reentered the U.S. Army, serving four years in the European Theat