Personal and Education Background

Born February 4, 1958 in Americus, Georgia. Attended Georgia Southwestern College (1976-1979) B.S. in Business (Concentrations in Management, Accounting, and Computer Systems). Attended University of Georgia's Henry Joseph Lumpkin School of Law (1981-1983) J.D. 1983.

Professional Organizations

Member State Bar of Georgia (1984-present)

Admitted to practice before Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court (1984)

Admitted to practice in United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia (1984)

Director of Attorney's Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. (established under Georgia State Bar resolution) (1994-present)

Community Background

Member (1984-present) Cordele Kiwanis Club; President 1991

Member Board of Directors of Crisp County/Cordele Chamber of Commerce 1986-1990

Leadership Crisp Class of 1991, Chairman of Steering Committee 1995 Class, 2003 Instructor

Member of Cordele First United Methodist Church serving on Staff Parish Relations Committee, Board of Trustees, and Administrative Board

Service as Den Leader and Cub Master, Cub Scout Pack 270 (1995-2004)

Business and Professional Background

From 1984 to present, Clifford W. Harpe, Jr. has practiced law in Cordele, specializing in real estate issues, lending and collection.