William Tucker '74 Honored by University of South Carolina Aiken

April 27, 2011

April 27, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — William H. Tucker, a senior partner in the Aiken, South Carolina office of Hull Barrett PC and 1974 graduate of DePauw University, has been honored with the University of South Carolina Aiken Distinguished Citizen Award. Tucker, a 1978 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, was recognized on April 21 at USCA's academic convocation.

"Support from the Aiken community is vital to the success of USCA," noted Chancellor Thomas L. Hallman.  Each year, "the University honors a citizen who has a history of distinguished service to our campus and community. Mr. Tucker is the recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Citizen Award for his continuing support of the University of South Carolina Aiken, his outstanding service to the University and the Aiken community, and his deep concern for meeting the education needs of citizens of this area."

Tucker is completing his eighth year of service, including a two-year term as president, on the University of South Carolina Aiken Partnership Board. His community involvement includes being a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Aiken, a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, a member of the Aiken Businessmen's Club, a trustee of the Phelps Foundation and the Whitney Trust, and a director of the Community Foundation for the CSRA.  He has previously served on the boards of the Aiken Red Cross, United Way, Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, and Junior Achievement.

At Hull Barrett, Tucker practices in the areas of estate planning, probate administration, real estate, and small business transfers. He is admitted to state and federal courts in South Carolina and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

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