Biography:DAVIS, Thomas C. [R]-(Dist. No. 46, Beaufort Co.)--Attorney; b May 31, 1960; g. Furman University, B.A., 1982, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Ulmer Medal; g University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1985, with highest honors, Sobeloff Legal Scholarship Prize, Order of the Coif, American Jurisprudence Award for Constitutional Law; admitted to South Carolina Bar, 1985; practiced law at Harvey & Battey, P.A., 1985-present; former Board of Directors Member for Historic Beaufort Foundation, Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, Beaufort County Planning Board, Lowcountry Council of Governments, Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority and South Carolina States Ports Authority; co-managed Mark Sanford's 2002 and 2006 gubernatorial campaigns; served in Gov. Sanford's administration as senior policy advisor, co-chief of staff, deputy chief of staff and chief of staff; chaired the bi-state Jasper Port negotiating committee.