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Peter M. Kaufman

Job Titles:
  • ATTORNEY at LAW
Peter is a seasoned trial lawyer, having tried numerous cases to verdict. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, and has an unparalleled willingness to "go the distance" for them. He is a skilled negotiator, and has settled thousands of cases spanning multiple areas of law, including: employment, personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security & Disability, business, and estate planning. Peter is admitted to practice law in South Carolina, as well as U.S. District Court. Peter handles a wide variety of injury and employment law cases and is passionate about helping his clients. His client-centered approach, sharp legal skills and stellar reputation make Peter a valued advocate for those he serves. Peter earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and a law degree from the Charleston School of Law. While a law student, Peter performed an astonishing 1,550 hours of pro bono public service, by far the most of any Charleston Law student in the school's history. Peter's hard work and dedicated service were recognized by the school's dean and profiled in a feature article by the Charleston Post & Courier. Prior to becoming a trial lawyer, Peter enjoyed a successful 14-year career as an on-air radio DJ at various radio stations throughout the country. It was an exciting career, which gave him the opportunity to work with the public, and what Peter found to be the most rewarding part of the job. When Peter initiated a station-sponsored fundraiser for an eleven year old girl in need of an organ transplant, he decided he wanted to make a career out of helping others, and became a trial lawyer.