Local Justice: Continuing a Legal Tradition with Attorney Preston Pope
In this episode of Local Justice, host Ben Leader sits down with attorney Preston Pope, the newest addition to Elrod Pope Law Firm. As a third-generation public servant in York County—following his grandfather Albert who served as sheriff and his father Tommy, a foundational pillar of the firm—Preston steps into his role with a deep, lifelong dedication to the Rock Hill area.
Preston shares his unique personal and professional path, starting from his childhood experiences observing his father’s community work to his own service working on live fighter jets in the South Carolina National Guard. He describes how his education at the University of South Carolina School of Law and his subsequent year-long clerkship under Judge William McKinnon cemented his analytical approach to complex legal matters and sparked his enduring passion for the courtroom. Preston reflects on what it means to work alongside his father, share a common vision for helping vulnerable community members, and carry forward a legacy centered entirely on serving others.
Local Justice is a community-focused series by Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys, hosted by attorney Ben Leader, highlighting legal topics and the people making a difference in York County and surrounding areas.