Ernest William Cromartie III

Ernest W. Cromartie III is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. He attended Georgetown University where he graduated with honors received his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law at Austin. After graduating from law school, Mr. Cromartie was selected as a Presidential Management Fellow in Washington, DC where he worked for three years with U.S Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), and U.S. Department of Treasury. Mr. Cromartie is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Richland County Bar Association and American Bar Association.

An accomplished attorney with a variety of trial and corporate experiences, Mr. Cromartie has been licensed and engaged in the practice of law in Columbia for more than a decade. He has handled numerous personal injury, work related injury, automobile accident and business litigation cases resulting in significant outcomes for his clients.

Having an extensive background in finance, Mr. Cromartie also handles corporate transactional matters, commercial and residential real estate, and public finance transactions.

Community Involvement

Mr. Cromartie currently serves as a member of the City of Columbia Planning Commission and he is the recent past Chairman of the City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals. He is also a member of the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition. Mr. Cromartie has taught Business Law as an Adjunct Professor at Midlands Technical College and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He also serves on numerous additional boards and appointments.

Our Commitment

The Law Office of Ernest W. Cromartie III, LLC is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal representation with an emphasis on personal service and responsiveness to client needs. Our mission is to effectively and zealously advocate for our clients while upholding high ethical standards at competitive market rates.

If you or a family member has been injured on the job, in an automobile accident or by someone else’s negligence, the Law Offices of Ernest W. Cromartie III, LLC may be able to help you obtain the financial recovery you deserve. If you or your business require legal representation in resolving a civil lawsuit, the Law Office of Ernest W. Cromartie III, LLC may be able to provide legal counsel on your behalf.

Areas of Practice

Automobile Accidents
Work Related Injuries /
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury Claims
Real Estate
Business Litigation