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Joseph Preston Strom

Law Offices of Joseph Preston Strom Jr. • Columbia, SC
Personal InjuryClass ActionsGeneral Practice

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Email
Phone
(803) 887-0893
Address
Columbia, SC, 29206, US

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About

**Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr.** **Location:** Columbia, SC **Firm:** Law Offices of Joseph Preston Strom Jr. **Practice Areas:** Class Actions, General Practice, Personal Injury Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr. is an accomplished attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, with a distinguished career spanning several decades in legal practice. A native of Columbia, Pete graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Carolina in 1981, where he demonstrated leadership as President of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He furthered his education at the University of South Carolina School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1984. Following law school, Pete began his legal career as a law clerk under the Honorable Frank Eppes in the South Carolina state trial court. In 1985, he transitioned to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office as an Assistant Solicitor, where he adeptly handled over 200 drug cases, notably prosecuting the largest heroin trafficking case in South Carolina at that time, involving over 100 grams of heroin. In 1993, Pete's exemplary service led to his appointment as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina by Attorney General Janet Reno, making him the youngest U.S. Attorney in the nation at that time. During his tenure, he established the Violent Crimes Task Force, a pioneering initiative that garnered national recognition for its effectiveness in addressing violent crime. With extensive experience in class actions, personal injury, and general practice, Pete Strom is dedicated to serving the legal needs of clients throughout South Carolina. His commitment to justice and his proven track record make him a trusted advocate for individuals seeking legal representation. At the Law Offices of Joseph Preston Strom Jr., Pete continues to uphold the highest standards of legal excellence and client care.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

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Credentials

Education
N/A University of South Carolina School of Law N/A University of South Carolina
Languages
English | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell 2010 Presidents Award, South Carolina Association for Justice 2010 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
Associations
2012 - Present USC / Columbia Technology Incubator Board of Directors 2011 - Present American Association for Justice Board of Directors 2010 - Present South Carolina Bar Association Chair of Judical Funding Committee 1996 - Present Fouth Circuit Judical Confernce Member South Carolina Association for Justice Past President
Speaking
2012 Law School for Journalists Civil Law 2010 The SC Law Review 2010 Symposium: Law and Democracy: Maintaining an Independent Judiciary Preserving Judicial Independence and Integrity in South Carolina 2010 Ethics with the Judges Ethics N/A SC Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar Legal Ethics
Updated: Apr 08, 2026