Charnell Peake | Columbia Personal Injury Lawyer

A native of Columbia, Charnell has spent his life around the Pontiac area of South Carolina. He earned both his Bachelor’s degree and his Juris Doctor law degree from the University of South Carolina. For over 30 years, Charnell has been representing personal injury victims in Columbia and surrounding communities.

Charnell is admitted to practice in all South Carolina state courts as well as the United States District Court for South Carolina and the United States Supreme Court. His personal injury practice includes representation of others in car and truck accidents, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, train accidents, and more.

Born in Columbia in 1955, Charnell is the son of Octavia Jacobs Peake and the late Collie Peake, Jr. He has been married to Cindy Davis Peake since 1979, and they have two children, Josh and Amanda. Josh Peake is married to Jennifer Bessinger Peake, and they have two children, Cameran Nicole and Caley Anne. Amanda Peake Glover is married to Benji Walker Glover, and they have three children, Hope Micah, Reagan Faith, and Caroline Brooke. Charnell attended Richland School District 2 schools, as did his wife and children, all of whom are graduates of Spring Valley High School.

Charnell and Cindy continue to be active in the community while also staying involved in various mission projects with local to global outreach. He enjoys playing golf in his spare time and is an avid Gamecock football fan.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A.	Columbia, SC	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of South Carolina School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1981
University of South Carolina	Bachelors & Juris Doctor Degree		1981

State / Court	Date
South Carolina	1982

• South Carolina Association for Justice | Member | 2005 - Present

• Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1982) Licensed as Attorney in South Carolina. Verified with South Carolina Bar.	June 05, 2020

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