Mathew Staver
| Mathew D. Staver | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Education |
B.A. in Theology from Southern Missionary College [1] M.A. in Religion from Andrews University J.D. from the University of Kentucky |
| Occupation | Constitutional Lawyer, Administrator, |
| Employer | Liberty Counsel |
| Known for |
Dean of Liberty University School of Law Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel |
| Title | Director of the Liberty Center for Law and Policy, Founder & Chairman of Liberty Counsel |
| Term |
Dean of Liberty University School of Law, 2006 – 2014; President of Liberty Counsel, 1989-2006 |
| Predecessor | Dean of Liberty University School of Law, Bruce Green |
| Website | |
| Liberty University School of Law Biography | |
Mathew D. "Mat" Staver, J.D., is an American lawyer, and former Seventh-day Adventist pastor. He is the founding member and Chairman of Liberty Counsel since 1989.
Biography
Staver received his B.A. in theology from Southern Missionary College, his M.A. in Religion from Andrews University, and his J.D. from the University of Kentucky. He has argued before the Supreme Court of the United States twice and has argued before most of the federal courts of appeals.[2]
He authored nine books, including Faith and Freedom: A Complete Handbook for Defending Your Religious Rights, Religion and the Future of America; Religious Expression in Public Schools; Judicial Tyranny; Political Activity of Nonprofit Organizations, Union Membership and its Constitutional Implications, Take Back America, and Same-Sex Marriage: Putting Every Household at Risk, to be released in September, 2004. He has also authored law review and journal articles on a variety of topics, including Disestablishmentarianism Collides With the First Amendment: The Ghost of Thomas Jefferson Still Haunts Churches, and Lifting the Veil: An Expose' on the American Bar Association's Arbitrary and Capricious Accreditation Process. Staver is a constitutional litigator and conducts hundreds of media interviews each year.[3]
In 2011 he was added to the Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations, which was started by Senator Grassley.[4]
Staver has been a frequent guest speaker at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C. Values Voter Summit In 2012 he was presented with the Champion of Justice award by the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.[5]
Legal Cases
In 1994 Staver argued the Madsen v. Women's Health Center at the United States Supreme Court, representing individuals who fought a court order banning protesters from interfering those entering or exiting the clinic within a 36-foot buffer zone. The Court ultimately ruled 6-3 striking down 300-foot zone around people going in and out of the clinic and striking down the prohibition against images "observable" from inside the clinic.[6] The court upheld the 36-foot buffer zone.[7] An audio recording of the case was made by the Supreme Court.[8]
In 2012 Staver argued a case [9] at the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia on behalf of Liberty University against the Affordable Care Act. On July 12, 2013, the Fourth Circuit upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act over Liberty's arguments against the "employer mandate." [10]
References
- ↑ His biography has been widely published by media sources http://www.pointofview.net/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=17124
- ↑ Biography-Staver, Mathew D. Liberty University School of Law
- ↑ Biography from publisher http://www.christianbookpreviews.com/christian-book-author.php?isbn=0805431969
- ↑ Orlando Sentinel http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features-the-religion-world/2011/09/14/mat-staver-added-to-religious-organizations-accountability-group/
- ↑ NHCLC http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/champions-of-justice-award-presented-by-the-nhclc-to-dr-richard-land-mat-staver-matthew-soerens-and-robert-gittelson-148748645.html
- ↑ A 1994 article reports on the situation. http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7803,01-Jul-1994.PDF
- ↑ Madsen opinion - http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/93-880.ZS.html
- ↑ The Madsen v Women's Health Center oral argument Madsen v. Women's Health Center, Inc. - Oral Argument, U.S. Supreme Court Media
- ↑ Appeals Court Hears Arguments http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2011/05/appeals-court-hears-arguments-in-virginia-health-care-lawsuits.html
- ↑ Liberty University v. Lew http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/Opinions/Published/102347A.P.pdf
External links
- About Liberty Counsel - includes biography of Mathew Staver
- Darwin Was Right! Or Was He? - "Darwin Was Right! Or Was He?" Orlando Weekly, Sept. 1, 2005.
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bruce Green |
Dean of Liberty University School of Law 2006 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Business positions | ||
| Preceded by New position |
Chairman of Liberty Counsel 1989-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |