Costa M. Pleicones (born February 29, 1944) is an American jurist who served as the chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.
[3] Justice Pleicones was born in Greenville and grew up in Columbia, South Carolina.
Prior to his election to the South Carolina judiciary Pleicones was active for more than thirty years in the United States Army Reserve where he served as an officer in the Judge Advocate's General Corps.
[citation needed] A frequent lecturer, Costa Pleicones has been called upon by many professional organizations including CLE programs by the South Carolina Bar.
[4] During his childhood, he developed a close friendship with his predecessor, Justice Jean Toal.