Atty. J. Lewis Cromer

Atty. J. Lewis Cromer

About J. Lewis Cromer View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

Columbia Columbia 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Lewis Cromer at a glance

J. Lewis Cromer is a Retired Partner based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Cromer Babb & Porter, LLC. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1959), U.S. District Court District of South Carolina (1968), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia (1969), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1977). Educated at University of South Carolina (LL.B., 1959) and University of South Carolina (A.B., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of C and Commission on Aging (Vice Chairman) County Attorney for Richland County, 1981-1985 American Board of Trial Advocates (National Secretary, National Board of Directors) Co-chair of ABOTA National Leadership School. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

J. Lewis Cromer got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

J. Lewis Cromer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Lewis Cromer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

J. Lewis Cromer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

J. Lewis Cromer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

J. Lewis Cromer is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional South Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Columbia or all attorneys in South Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Lewis Cromer

Where is J. Lewis Cromer's law office located?
J. Lewis Cromer's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Cromer Babb & Porter, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Lewis Cromer handle?
J. Lewis Cromer focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has J. Lewis Cromer practiced law?
J. Lewis Cromer has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did J. Lewis Cromer go to law school?
J. Lewis Cromer earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (A.B., 1957).
How can I contact J. Lewis Cromer for a consultation?
You can contact J. Lewis Cromer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Lewis Cromer received?
J. Lewis Cromer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of South Carolina
- 1959
A.B.
University of South Carolina
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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