Mr. Douglas A. Petho
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Mr. Douglas A. Petho
Biography
Attorney Douglas A. Petho joined the firm in 1993. He is a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in the Administration of Criminal Justice in 1988. He earned his law degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 1991. Mr. Petho is a native of the Charlotte area.
Mr. Petho began his trial career as an Assistant District Attorney for the 1st Judicial District of North Carolina serving under the Hon. H.P. Williams. In that position, Mr. Petho was tasked with the prosecution of both misdemeanor and felony charges in a seven county district of Eastern North Carolina.
Since joining the firm in 1993, attorney Petho’s primary focus has been the litigation of plaintiff’s personal injury suits. He has successfully tried hundreds cases to jury verdict involving automobile accidents, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, animal attacks, intentional torts and work related accidents. He has served as a representative of the plaintiff’s bar on the Mecklenburg County District Court Rules Committee and has served as an arbitrator in numerous insurance disputes.
In 2011, Mr. Petho achieved an “AV Preeminent” rating by Martindale Hubbell, their highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. He is an active member in the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and a member of both the Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Division. He is a member of the North Carolina Stat Bar, North Carolina Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar Association.
Mr. Petho is married with two daughters, all of whom are active members of Saint Matthew Catholic Church.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Animal & Dog Law
Workers' Compensation
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant District Attorney District Attoneys Office 1st Judicial District
Year: 1991 - 1993
Description:
Trial Attorney Price, Petho & Associates
Year: 1993 - Current
Description: Litigation Attorney. I have personally tried to verdict over 200 civil jury trials and handled thousands of cases involving personal injuries, worker's compensation claims, wrongful death and products liability claims. Call for a free consultation.
Professional Associations
North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member (Current)
Mecklenburg County Bar Association Member (Current)
North Carolina Bar Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Member (Current)
North Carolina State Bar Member (Current)
Publications
ERISA Liens In North Carolina (May 6, 2013)
Awards
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AV Preeminent
Martindale Hubbell 2011.0
Education
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill B.S.
Year: 1988
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University of North Carolina School of Law J.D.
Year: 1986 - 1991
Speaking Engagements
ERISA LIENS, June 15, 1995
ERISA LIENS, June 15, 1995
Websites
https://www.priceattorneys.com/
Price, Petho & Associates Website
Price, Petho & Associates
Charlotte, NC
1430 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Monday: Open 24 hours
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(704) 372-6516
Price, Petho & Associates
Rockingham, NC
801 E Broad Ave, #17, Rockingham, NC 28379
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Price, Petho & Associates
Rutherfordton, NC
224 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Monday: Open 24 hours
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(828) 288-3997