Bruce A. Petito

Bruce A. Petito

4.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 51 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Poughkeepsie, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident

2 Austin Court, Poughkeepsie, NY

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

50 years | 750 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

felonies and misdemeanors,

50 years | 2,500 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

serious personal injuries due to negligence; fractures, wrongful death, loss of income

50 years | 750 cases

25%
Slip and Fall Accident 25%

50 years | 750 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 51 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1974

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Petito & Petito, LLP

2 Austin Court, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

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Bruce A. Petito's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Velinda | May 25, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Murder Case

Hi, this Attorney was my lawyer for a cold case 14 and a half year old murder, he did not believe I was innocent, it was a mistrial, my DNA, Fingerprints wasn't even at the crime scene and the DA witthness were all had criminal records and my alibi dated that the police pressured him to change the ti...me of when I got to his house so it would look like I was there at the murder it's sad that it would take a woman I only have a misdemeanor on her record and put her as a violent fella because the Poughkeepsie Police department did not do a thorough job in 1990 they even wanted me to wear a wire and when they search my house the footprint my sneaker was too small for the footprint that was left in the blood in that man's house so everybody isn't just and the judicial system in the supreme Court in Poughkeepsie New York.

Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DWAI

Bruce and his staff worked hard to get me a fair outcome from a bogus arrest. Their services are top notch and prices are lower than most. Most of all, they are compassionate advocates for their clients.

Posted by Anna | March 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Estate

Bruce did an excellent job in my family’s estate dispute. He was easy to talk to and made me feel like a friend. I was very happy with the results and I would recommend him to anyone. I’m just a retired person which didn’t have thousands of dollars for an attorney but I sure was glad that I Hired B...ruce.

Posted by Mike | January 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great job.

Bruce took my case knowing there were underlying preexisting conditions. His office worked hard on my case and exceeded my expectations and we got a better then expected settlement. I would reccomend him to anyone.

Posted by Daniel | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The BEST.

Bruce was incredible. Very informative, helpful and just a genuine person. I highly recommend his practice. His team was always quick to answer me, either through the phone or email. One of Hudson Valley's best!

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Bruce A. Petito's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Ventosa

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce is a very experienced, knowledgeable and skilled attorney. He is very well-respected within the community as an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer. I strongly endorse Bruce."

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Ronald McGaw

Slip and fall accident lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Varble, Esq.

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Petito

Unknown lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Ventosa

Unknown lawyer

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Ronald McGaw

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Petito

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1992 - 2000

Attorney, Poughkeepsie Housing Authority

Associations

Dutchess County Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1979 - 1982

Dutchess County Bar Association, Library Comittee

Chairman

1977 - 1979

Dutchess County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

Education

1973

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Cross examination

Criminal Law

2007

Nuts and Bolts of Criminal Law

Cross Examination

Activity

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