Pete Strom
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Pete Strom
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
Languages
Professional Experience
United States Attorney For the District of South Carolina Department of Justice
Year: 1993 - 1996
Description:
Professional Associations
Soth Carolina Bar Association Board of Governors (2013 - Current)
American Association for Justice Board of Governors (2012 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member (Current)
Souther Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
National Association of Former United States Attorneys Member (Current)
Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference Member (Current)
South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association Founding Member (Current)
South Carolina Bar Member (Current)
South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association President (2009 - 2010)
South Carolina Bar Chairman of Judicial Funding Task Force (2010 - Current)
Awards
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Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America 2011.0
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AV Peer Review Rated
Martindale Hubbell
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Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America 2010.0
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Presidents Award
South Carolina Association of Justice 2010.0
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Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America 2014.0
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Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America 2013.0
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Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America 2012.0
Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law J.D.
Year: 1981 - 1984
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University of South Carolina - Columbia B.A.
Year: 1977 - 1981
Websites
https://www.stromlaw.com
Strom Law Firm, LLC Website
Strom Law Firm, L.L.C
2110 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 252-4801