Strom Law Firm & Bakari Sellers Partner in Wrongful Death Suit Over Alleged Hospital Negligence
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against MUSC Orangeburg — Strom Law Firm’s Civil Rights Advocate Bakari Sellers Takes Lead Compassionate Advocacy Meets Legal Resolve The family of 73-year-old Carolyn Gaffney, who tragically passed away last year, has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit in Orangeburg County Common Pleas Court. The legal action, naming MUSC Orangeburg, Sound […]
Robert Langley’s family to receive $1 million settlement
The tragic death of Robert Langley occurred on February 6, 2022, during an encounter with Sergeant Cassandra Dollard of the Hemingway Police Department. Following a high-speed chase, Langley’s car crashed into a ditch in Georgetown County. In the aftermath, Dollard shot and killed Langley, leading to significant legal and public scrutiny. Key Details: Incident: Robert […]
Federal Qui Tam Whistleblower Lawyer | False Claims Act | Strom Law Firm
What Is “Qui Tam”? Understanding the Federal False Claims Act and Whistleblower Rewards Many people are shocked to learn this exists: private individuals can help the federal government recover fraud—and legally receive a share of the recovery. That process is called qui tam, and it is one of the most powerful tools the federal government […]
$1 Million Settlement Reached in South Carolina Water Contamination Case
​Residents of Denmark, South Carolina, have reached a $1 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit concerning the city’s use of an unauthorized chemical in its drinking water supply. The chemical, not approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), was introduced into a municipal well, raising significant health and safety concerns among the community. Following deductions […]
Another Inmate Death at Lee Correctional Raises New Concerns About Safety and Systemic Failures
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is once again under scrutiny after a second inmate died within a week at Lee Correctional Institute, according to recent reporting from WIS News. The latest death, reportedly the result of an assault inside the facility, highlights ongoing concerns about inmate safety, inadequate staffing, and dangerous conditions in one […]
Orangeburg Jury Awards $18 Million to Former S.C. State Football Player Represented by Bakari Sellers and Team
An Orangeburg County jury has awarded $18 million to former South Carolina State University football player and his wife, in a landmark case against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The jury found that the NCAA was negligent for failing to warn players about the long-term effects of concussions sustained while playing football. A Historic […]
New South Carolina Golf Cart Laws
South Carolina updated its golf cart laws in 2025 to improve neighborhood safety and clarify where (and when) golf carts can be driven. Below we break down the new rules in plain English—who can drive, where you can go, equipment you need, and common mistakes that lead to tickets or injuries. If you have questions […]
Ebony Singleton
A proud South Carolina native from Rembert, Ebony Singleton brings nearly two decades of paralegal experience to the Strom Law Firm. She earned her Paralegal Studies Degree from South University and has dedicated her career to supporting clients and attorneys with skill, precision, and compassion. Before joining Strom Law Firm, Ebony worked as a Criminal […]
Pete Strom Named South Carolina Appleseed’s 2025 Advocate of the Year
We’re proud to share that our founder, Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., Esq., has been selected by the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center as the 2025 Advocate of the Year, receiving the Rev. Sen. Clementa C. Pinckney Award for Justice. This recognition reflects Pete’s lifelong commitment to expanding justice and opportunity across South Carolina. […]
Tina Kelly
Welcome Tina to the Strom Law Firm Team Although born in Atlanta, Georgia, Tina has spent the majority of her life in South Carolina, primarily in Lexington County. She brings with her a wealth of legal experience, having worked across multiple practice areas including personal injury, insurance defense, HOA matters, and construction defect litigation. Her […]