J. Preston "Pete" Strom, Jr., P.A. is the former U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina. He founded Strom Law Firm, L.L.C., in Columbia, South Carolina in 1996 and is currently the President of the South Carolina Association for Justice. Read more about Pete by clicking here.
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Earlier this week, South Carolina Director of Insurance, Scott Richardson, issued a cease-and-desist order reporting that Isle of Palms resident William M. Worthy, II, organized and spearheaded a nationwide, multimillion dollar health insurance fraud scheme.
The insurance fraud scheme, believed to have victimized at least 269 South Carolinians, involves the sale of limited benefit [...]
It’s not often that you get to experience a quality local meal in Columbia, South Carolina which rivals that of a sophisticated big city restaurant.
Last night I had the distinct pleasure of eating at the New York Butcher Shoppe. Conveniently located out in North East Columbia at the Lake Carolina Town Center, the [...]
According to the Wall Street Journal, the federal investigation of Countrywide and what brought on the company’s collapse appears to be heating up.
According to a WSJ article released Monday, federal criminal investigators tasked with examining what led to the collapse of Countrywide have been calling witnesses before a grand jury as part of their [...]
Benedict College received an education in fire safety and fire prevention Monday.
As reported by WIS TV, Benedict College President David Swinton pleaded no contest to charges of failing to maintain fire alarms in two of the college dormitories.
In March, the Columbia Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau issued charges after Benedict College [...]
Good news on the home front!
As reported by WIS, the Obama administration launched a new effort on Monday designed to speed up the time-consuming, stressful process of selling your home if you owe more than it’s worth.
On the other hand, if you are looking to purchase a home or investment property, taking advantage [...]
In the midst of another recall announcement related to 2000-2003 Tundra pick up trucks, a Santee couple died in a single car crash just outside of Santee in Orangeburg County yesterday.
According to the Times and Democrat, Leroy Shingler and Ruby Shinglers’ 2009 Toyota Camry was traveling south on Highway 15 when it veered off the [...]
As reported by WIS TV, the IRS is now more willing to negotiate a tax settlement for less than you owe. Acknowledging the effect that the recession has had upon Americans nationwide, the IRS is allowing IRS agents more flexibility to work with taxpayers who have seen their incomes recently drop.
IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman announced [...]
Getting a job can be difficult. Dealing with unemployment is even worse.
The latest reports indicate that the jobless rate in South Carolina is 12.6%. While reports indicate that the economy is in fact turning around there are many who are still working hard to find new employment.
No matter what the market [...]
According to the State Newspaper, a rollover accident that occurred on Cassatt Road in Kershaw County last night claimed the life of 37-year-old Cassatt woman who has not yet been identified.
According to the report, the vehicle, identified as a Chevrolet SUV, drove off the right side of Cassatt road in a left-turning curve approximately [...]
According to the State newspaper, Richland County Deputies arrested a 14-year-old student at Richland Northeast High School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, after receiving a report that the student had a 9 mm pistol tucked in his waistband.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the youth was charged with carrying a weapon on school grounds and [...]