Initially nervous about taking the plunge, he decided in January 1996 to go into private practice. He said his family has always been the type to take risks and step out on their own, and he hasn't regretted doing the same. He now concentrates on criminal and personal injury law. While working in the Berkeley County Solicitor's Office, he saw first-hand the role of county government. This reflects the very philosophy that has been the foundation of Stavrinakis' interest in government.
Local government touches people's lives so much more and that brings responsibility with it.
A TV junkie, he said he loves to watch sports programming in his free time. He has favorite teams for every sport from soccer to baseball and football to basketball. He also loves to travel. In addition to short weekend trips, he said he likes to take one big trip each year, visiting countries like Spain, Italy and, of course, Greece. Scenic photos throughout this site provided by Alterman Studios , Charleston, South Carolina.