Justin Bamberg
| Justin Bamberg | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
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Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Bakari Sellers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1987 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater |
University of South Carolina (J.D., 2011) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Justin Tyler Bamberg (born March 7, 1987) is an American attorney and Democratic politician from Bamberg, S. C.[1] As of 2015 he sits in the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 90, which embraces Bamberg County and parts of Barnwell & Colleton Counties.[2]
Early life
Justin T. Bamberg was born on March 7, 1987. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2011.[2]
Career
Bamberg serves as a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
In 2015 he represented the family of police-shooting victim Walter Scott. In October 2015, Bamberg, an attorney with the law firm of Lanier & Burroughs in Orangeburg, SC, along with attorney L. Chris Stewart of Stewart Seay & Felton in Atlanta, GA, negotiated a $6.5 million pre-suit settlement on behalf of the Estate of Walter Scott to resolve claims for wrongful death and civil rights violations. It was the largest pre-suit settlement of its kind in South Carolina history.[3]
In late 2015, Bamberg initially supported and formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. In January 2016, Bamberg pulled his endorsement and formally endorsed Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, highlighting Sanders' unwavering support of "racial, social and economic justice". Bamberg went on to undertake a role as one of Sanders' National Surrogates, appearing with Sanders at events across the country as well as on his behalf.[4]
References
- ↑ "Bamberg gets close win in House race"
- 1 2 "Representative Justin T. Bamberg", S.C. House site
- ↑ "South Carolina police shooting: Dash cam video released". CNN.com. April 9, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
- ↑ Fausset, Richard (February 11, 2016). "Bernie Sanders Intrigues a South Carolina Town That Loves Hillary Clinton". The New York Times. Retrieved February 11, 2016.