About Ronald Motley
Lived 1944 – 2013 (aged 68). Ronald Motley was an American lawyer.
Ronald L. Motley (October 21, 1944 – August 22, 2013) was an American trial attorney and a principal of Motley Rice LLC–a law firm based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He is best known for leading lawsuits against tobacco and asbestos companies.
Early life and education Motley grew up in North Charleston, South Carolina, where his father owned an Amoco gas station. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1971.
Career Motley was lead counsel for more than 6,500 family members and survivors of the September 11 attacks seeking justice against al-Qaeda’s financiers.
Motley won major judgments for his clients against the asbestos and tobacco industries.
Death Motley died on August 22, 2013, after a prolonged illness. The cause of death was described by one colleague as "respiratory complications
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Who was Ronald Motley?
American attorney (1944-2013)
When was Ronald Motley born?
Ronald Motley was born on 21 October 1944 in North Charleston.
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Ronald Motley died on 22 August 2013 in Charleston.
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Ronald Motley was a lawyer.
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Ronald Motley was American.
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