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Pete Strom

Pete Strom

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  • South Carolina
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Biography

Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., the managing partner at Strom Law Firm, LLC, has been fighting for justice since 1984. Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959, Pete attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Pete attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with a J.D. in 1984. After graduating from law school, Pete served as law clerk to the Honorable Frank Eppes, a South Carolina State Trial Court Judge. In 1985, Pete joined the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office as an Assistant Solicitor. While serving as Assistant Solicitor, Pete handled over 200 drug cases, prosecuting the largest heroin trafficking case in South Carolina at that time, a case involving over 100 grams of heroin. After a stint in private practice, practicing as a partner in three law firms, Pete was named United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina in 1993.  At the time he was appointed by Attorney General Janet Reno, Pete was the youngest U.S. Attorney in the country. As the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina, Pete created the Violent Crimes Task Force in South Carolina, which Attorney General Reno referred to as “a national model for the country through a provocative violent crime initiative”.  During his service as U.S. Attorney, Pete served on Justice Department committees relating to organized crime, white collar crime, sentencing guidelines, and juvenile justice.  Pete also attended the Harvard University Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government. Pete returned to private practice in 1996, founding the law firm of Strom Law Firm, L.L.C. For over 15 years, Pete has dedicated his life to protecting the rights of individuals and small businesses.

Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Social Security Disability
    Tax Law
    Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
    Workers' Compensation
    DUI & DWI
    Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
South Carolina
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4th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
United States Attorney For the District of South Carolina
Department of Justice
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Education
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D.
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University of South Carolina - Columbia
B.A.
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Awards
Best Lawyers
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South Carolina Association of Justice
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AV Peer Review Rated
Martindale Hubbell
Professional Associations
South Carolina Bar
Member
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South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
Founding Member
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Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference
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National Association of Former United States Attorneys
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Souther Trial Lawyers Association
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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American Association for Justice
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Soth Carolina Bar Association
Board of Governors
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American Association for Justice
Board of Governors
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South Carolina Bar
Chairman of Judicial Funding Task Force
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South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association
President
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Strom Law Firm, LLC Website
Blog
Strom Law Firm Blog - Columbia SC Personal Injury Lawyers
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Being investigated and/or arrested for a crime can lead to serious consequences. What it does not mean is that you are guilty or that you do not have any rights. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys will fight for you. http://www.Stromlawcriminalattorneys.com South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers

Being investigated and/or arrested for a crime can lead to serious consequences. What it does not mean is that you are guilty or that you do not have any rights. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys will fight for you. http://www.Stromlawcriminalattorneys.com

Qui tam lawsuits have been, and continue to be, a very effective and successful tool in combating government procurement and program fraud. Bolstered by amendments passed by Congress in 1986, the law has armed private citizens who have independent and direct knowledge of fraud, with a weapon to prosecute government contractors and others who are defrauding the Government. For more information, contact the Strom Law Firm in Columbia, South Carolina at http://www.stromlaw.com/ South Carolina: Filing Qui Tam (Whistleblower) Lawsuit

Qui tam lawsuits have been, and continue to be, a very effective and successful tool in combating government procurement and program fraud. Bolstered by amendments passed by Congress in 1986, the law has armed private citizens who have independent and direct knowledge of fraud, with a weapon to prosecute government contractors and others who are defrauding the Government. For more information, contact the Strom Law Firm in Columbia, South Carolina at http://www.stromlaw.com/

In institutional settings, several factors have been shown to contribute to the abuse or neglect of residents, including: poorly qualified and inadequately trained staff; staff with a history of violence; inadequate numbers of staff; the isolation of residents; and, the known reluctance of residents to report abuse out of embarrassment or fear.

For all of these reasons, it is both an honor and a challenge to represent the elderly in personal injury litigation. 

If you have a loved one you fear is being neglected in South Carolina, contact the Strom Law Firm at http://Stromlawnursinghomeabuse.com
to learn more. South Carolina Nursing Home Neglect

In institutional settings, several factors have been shown to contribute to the abuse or neglect of residents, including: poorly qualified and inadequately trained staff; staff with a history of violence; inadequate numbers of staff; the isolation of residents; and, the known reluctance of residents to report abuse out of embarrassment or fear. For all of these reasons, it is both an honor and a challenge to represent the elderly in personal injury litigation. If you have a loved one you fear is being neglected in South Carolina, contact the Strom Law Firm at http://Stromlawnursinghomeabuse.com to learn more.

The workplace accident attorneys at the Strom law firm in Columbia, South Carolina represent injured workers, as well as their families, in the pursuit of workers comp injury and death benefits. http://stromlawworkerscomp.com South Carolina Workers Compensation Lawyers

The workplace accident attorneys at the Strom law firm in Columbia, South Carolina represent injured workers, as well as their families, in the pursuit of workers comp injury and death benefits. http://stromlawworkerscomp.com

Are you being investigated by the IRS or the State of South Carolina in a tax matter?

The lawyers at the Strom Law Firm, LLC have the experience necessary to guide you though both an audit as well as an initial investigation and to assist you if charges have been filed. http://www.stromlaw.com State and Federal Tax Investigations in South Carolina

Are you being investigated by the IRS or the State of South Carolina in a tax matter? The lawyers at the Strom Law Firm, LLC have the experience necessary to guide you though both an audit as well as an initial investigation and to assist you if charges have been filed. http://www.stromlaw.com

Founded in 1996 by the former U.S. Attorney for South Carolina, and current President of the South Carolina Association for Justice, J. Preston "Pete" Strom, Jr., of the Strom Law Firm, L.L.C. is a leader in providing solutions to criminal law, personal injury, workers' compensation and other complex legal problems. http://stromlaw.com South Carolina Complex Litigation Attorneys

Founded in 1996 by the former U.S. Attorney for South Carolina, and current President of the South Carolina Association for Justice, J. Preston "Pete" Strom, Jr., of the Strom Law Firm, L.L.C. is a leader in providing solutions to criminal law, personal injury, workers' compensation and other complex legal problems. http://stromlaw.com

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The Strom Law Firm in Columbia, South Carolina handles all types of personal injury cases including airplane/aviation accidents, automobile accidents, burn injuries, brain injuries, construction accidents, defective products arising from medical devices, toys and childrens' products, medical malpractice claims, motorcycle accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, slip and fall, trucking accidents, wrongful death, as well as injuries sustained while working on the job. http://www.Stromlawaccidentlawyer.com South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers

The Strom Law Firm in Columbia, South Carolina handles all types of personal injury cases including airplane/aviation accidents, automobile accidents, burn injuries, brain injuries, construction accidents, defective products arising from medical devices, toys and childrens' products, medical malpractice claims, motorcycle accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, slip and fall, trucking accidents, wrongful death, as well as injuries sustained while working on the job. http://www.Stromlawaccidentlawyer.com

Class actions and consumer protection cases can stem from an almost unlimited variety of misconduct or defective products. The Class Action attorneys at the Strom Law Firm are experienced in handling consumer protection cases.

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Class actions and consumer protection cases can stem from an almost unlimited variety of misconduct or defective products. The Class Action attorneys at the Strom Law Firm are experienced in handling consumer protection cases. www.stromlaw.com

Contact & Map
Strom Law Firm, L.L.C
2110 N Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29204
Telephone: (803) 252-4800
Fax: (803) 252-4801