Christopher J. Pitera
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Chris Pitera is a trial attorney practicing personal injury law at the firm of Cannella & O’Neal. Chris represents persons who have been injured through no fault of their own in courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Chris handles cases involving auto accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, Uber/Lyft accidents, DUI accidents, premises liability, and nursing home abuse/neglect. Chris also represents adults and minors who are injured, abused, or killed in group homes due to neglect and other human rights violations. For more than a decade, Chris has worked tirelessly and zealously so that his clients can obtain the best possible recovery in their case. Several of his cases have been reported in Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
Prior to joining Cannella & O’Neal, Chris was an Assistant Attorney General with the Virginia Attorney General’s Office. In that capacity, he has tried numerous civil cases to verdict, settled hundreds more, and recovered millions of dollars for his clients.
Chris is a member of the American Association for Justice, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Virginia State Bar, and Richmond Bar Association. He has been named Rising Star by SuperLawyers three years in a row (2021-2023).
Chris received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York – Stony Brook, where he graduated magna cum laude and a member of the prestigious Honors College. Before going to law school, Chris was a White House and Congressional intern. He went on to receive his law degree from Liberty University School of Law.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Free Consultation - All initial consultations are FREE!
- Contingent Fees - Only pay a fee if there is a recovery in your case!
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Professional Experience
Assistant Attorney General Office of the Virginia Attorney General
Year: 2013 - 2016
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Personal Injury Attorney Cannella & O'Neal
Year: 2016 - Current
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Associate Attorney RTJ Law Group, PLLC
Year: 2011 - 2013
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Professional Associations
American Association of Justice (2020 - Current)
Virginia State Bar (2011 - Current)
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2013 - Current)
Publications
10 Step Process for Handling Your Personal Injury Case www.christopherpitera.com
Awards
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Rising Stars
SuperLawyers 2023.0
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Rising Star
SuperLawyers 2021.0
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Significant Service Award
Virginia State Bar 2017.0
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Rising Star
SuperLawyers 2022.0
Education
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State University of New York - Stony Brook B.A. (2008) | Political Science
Year: 2008
Honors: Magna Cum Laude Activities: Honors College
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National Trial Advocacy College Certificate (2015) | Trial Advocacy
Year: 2015
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Liberty University J.D. (2011) | Law
Year: 2008 - 2011
Honors: Spirit of Liberty Recipient (bestowed upon model law student) Activities: Liberty Legal Journal, Moot Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, Student Bar Association.
Speaking Engagements
Trying Negligence Cases in Virginia, Office of Attorney General Internal Training, Richmond, VA, 2016
Trying Negligence Cases in Virginia, Office of Attorney General Internal Training, Richmond, VA, 2016
Certifications
- Certificate: National Trial Advocacy College 2015
Cannella & O'Neal
1111 E. Main Street, Suite 1900, Richmond, VA 23219
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours