Spartanburg, SC

Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr.

Pete Strom, founder of Strom Law Firm, L.L.C., has been recognized as the 2025 Advocate of the Year by the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center, receiving the Rev. Sen. Clementa C. Pinckney Award for Justice. He has a lifelong commitment to expanding justice and opportunity, served as U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina, and has contributed to significant relief for utility ratepayers. His firm, founded in 1996, advocates for personal injury, consumer protection, civil rights, employment, and more.

Brent P. Stewart

For attorney Brent Stewart, practicing law isn’t just about winning a case. It’s about helping people when they need it most. When an injury puts someone’s life and livelihood in jeopardy, Brent is intent on assisting them to pick up the pieces. With 30 years of legal experience, Brent is focused on providing comprehensive and compassionate services to everyone who walks through his doors. That means a personalized, one-on-one representation that truly puts clients first. Brent understands the difficulties that clients can face in the aftermath of an accident. They’ve often worked hard to get insurance companies to understand their needs, with little success. Brent refuses to see their efforts wasted or watch them be bullied into silence. He jumps in and marshals all his legal resources to fight for what’s right. Many clients seem surprised that Brent answers their calls personally, meets with them face-to-face frequently and is genuinely invested in their well-being and success. That reflects the family atmosphere the legal team at Stewart Law Offices has built over the years. Brent’s commitment to serving clients has led to significant successes during his legal career. His most notable achievement is earning lifetime membership to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum* and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. These honors are secured only by attorneys who have won million and multi-million-dollar verdicts, settlements, and awards on behalf of their clients. Less than 1 percent of trial lawyers nationwide earn membership to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum*. Brent has also been awarded the AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the premier legal resource for peer ratings and reviews. Only 10 percent of all attorneys achieve this rating, recognizing them for professional excellence and high ethical standards. With this track record of success, it’s easy to see why clients choose Brent to represent their interests in settlement talks and in the courtroom.

Sam Bass

Sam Bass is a pillar of his profession who continues to wow his clients at every turn. Sam sets himself apart and has earned a reputation as a highly successful personal injury attorney. He is licensed to practice law in South Carolina as well as multiple federal courts. He concentrates on representing victims of car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, and workers’ compensation claims. Inspired by the injustices he’s seen large insurance companies and corporations attempt, Attorney Sam Bass makes it his mission to hold them accountable and seek justice for his clients. Sam earned his Juris Doctor from The University of South Carolina School of Law in 2008, after an impressive undergraduate and postgraduate experience. Upon graduating from Washington & Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Sam combined his love for travel and service by teaching English to preschoolers in Taiwan. After completing law school Sam was awarded a full scholarship by the Ministry of Education to study Chinese at National Taiwan University. It is this kind of well-rounded experience, patience, and superb communication skills that make Sam a worthy attorney for the people. Sam has tried a diverse range of cases as both a prosecutor and in private practice. This versatile courtroom attorney learned from experience that his most important fight is for you, the individual. His passion to fight for the rights of victims and prevent those victims from being steam-rolled, strong-armed, and bullied by insurance companies led him to join Stewart Law Offices in 2015. Sam became a certified mediator in 2019. When Sam is not hard at work fighting for the rights of his clients, you are likely to find him at home manning the smoker in search of barbeque perfection for his wife Elizabeth, and their three children. Though he spends the majority of his days working hard for his clients, his most cherished part of each day is tucking in his precious little ones while reading their favorite bedtime stories. If you have been injured and need help, Attorney Sam Bass and the legal team at Stewart Law Offices are here to fight for the compensation and justice you deserve.

S. Blakely Smith

Blake is the managing partner of Parham, Smith, and Archenhold. Starting his 25th year of the practice, Blake has focused on medical malpractice, products liability, and significant personal injury cases. Blake Acted as lead counsel on the train rollover cases and as lead counsel on the infection outbreaks at hospitals across S.C. and the nation. He continues to grow the firm and practice in a way that would make the founding members proud. Blake is married to his wife, Aloma, and they have 3 Children together.

Alexander P. Lewis

Alexander “Alex” Lewis is a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He attended Spartanburg High School and upon graduation enrolled at Clemson University. While at Clemson, Alex was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and the William T. Howell Pre-Law Society. Alex graduated from Clemson in May of 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Upon graduation from Clemson, Alex enrolled in the Charleston School of Law where he graduated in 2010. Alex excelled in and out of the classroom. In addition to serving as the Student Body President in his third year, Alex was also the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Advanced Civil Procedure and was selected for membership in the James L. Petigru Inn of Court. While in law school, Alex had the privilege of working at several Plaintiffs firms that handled mass torts, garnering him a wealth of experience. After law school, Alex moved back to Spartanburg, where he gained invaluable experience working for several Spartanburg attorneys handling a variety of matters from medical malpractice and large-scale class action litigation to simple automobile accidents and probate matters. His varied experiences allow him the flexibility to serve a wide range of clients in a variety of practice areas. Alex is admitted to practice in all South Carolina state and federal courts. Professionally, Alex has been named as a Super Lawyers Rising star for the years of 2023-2025. He is also a lifetime member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum. Additionally, Alex has been recognized by the Spartanburg County Bar Association as the 2017 C. Bruce Littlejohn Young Lawyer of the Year recipient. Alex is very involved in the local community, and currently serves on the board for the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, as well as the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind Foundation. In his spare time, Alex enjoys following Clemson Athletics and spending time with his family.

Joshua T. Thompson

Joshua T. Thompson has been practicing law since 2010, focusing on civil litigation including medical malpractice, product liability, and health care law. He also counsels healthcare providers on regulatory compliance. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Wofford College and the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was Associate Managing Editor of the South Carolina Law Review. He is recognized by Martindell-Hubbell (AV rating), Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Perry D. Boulier

Perry D. Boulier has been litigating cases since 1987, focusing primarily on healthcare litigation. He represents healthcare systems, physicians, and other providers in professional liability, pricing, employment, and commercial litigation, and counsels on risk management and compliance. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.