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Douglas A. Petho

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About Douglas

Highly-Rated Accident Lawyer in Charlotte
Attorney Douglas A. Petho is a native of the Charlotte area who joined the firm in 1993. 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 of 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.

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, where he was tasked with the prosecution of both misdemeanor and felony charges in a seven-county district in Eastern North Carolina.

Education
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, B.S. in Administration of Criminal Justice, 1988
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, J.D., 1991
Awards
“AV Preeminent” Rating. Martindale Hubbell, 2011
Bar Admissions
North Carolina, 1991
U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina, 1991
Professional & Bar Associations
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association
American Bar Association
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Division

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Practice areas

OtherTrucking accidentWorkers compensationPersonal injuryWrongful death
  1. Wrongful death: 20%

    29 years

  2. Personal injury: 20%

    I have personally tried over 250 jury trials and settled thousands of claims involving personal injuries and wrongful death.

    29 years

  3. Workers compensation: 20%

    29 years

  4. Trucking accident: 20%

  1. Car accident: 20%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

Price, Petho & Anderson

1430 Elizabeth Ave.
Charlotte, NC, 28204

Price, Petho & Anderson

224 N Main St
Rutherfordton, NC, 28139

Price, Petho & Anderson

801 E Broad Ave #17
Rockingham, NC, 28379

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NCActive199104/24/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers91
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2019
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerPrice, Petho & Anderson1993 - Present
Assistant District AttorneyDistrict Attorney's Office, First Judicial District , Elizabeth City, N.C.1991 - 1993
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
North Carolina Academy of Trial LawyersMember1993 - Present
Mecklenburg County BarMember1993 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember1992 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
National Business Institute SeminarERISA Claims: Settlement and Distribution in Personal Injury Claims2002
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of North Carolina, Chapel HillJD - Juris Doctor1991
University of North Carolina, Chapel HillBS - Bachelor of Science1988
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Jury Selection SeminarJury Selection2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
McIlwaine v. Williamssettled

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Excellent Lawyer

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My wife had the ordeal of getting into an accident with a drunk driver. The drunk driver hit her in the back of the car doing 75 miles an hour. After contacting our normal lawyer for closing and other contracts, he directed us to Doug Petho. We can't say enough about his care and attention to our case. He is the most consummate professional that didn't want to just settle right away. He wanted to make sure that we received a full measure of justice. We can't thank him enough and if you want someone that is not just going to sell your case out but look for your best interest Douglas Petho is your lawyer.
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Car accident involving personal injury

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My vehicle was in stopped traffic when I was struck from behind by a female driving a large pick up truck @ a high rate of speed. My car was pushed into a concrete barrier then into the car in front of me. The female that caused the accident & I were transported via medic to area hospitals. I received extensive cuts to both eye areas. Upon contacting attorney Doug Petho it was decided he would come to my home the following Monday morning for the initial interview. That in itself was such a relief. Doug was such a nice, personable person to speak with. He along w/ his assistant, Jennifer were very efficient in dealing w/ all the people from the insurance companies & plastic surgeon concerning my case.
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Client

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Mr. Petho on all 3 times that I've used his services, has been excellent and provided me with excellent service. He and his staff are very professional.
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EXCELLENT SERVICE

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I love this guy! I will tell all of my family and friends to use his services. He was prompt, courteous and extremely professional. Great job. I'm very satisfied.
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5* Service

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Mr. Petho and his staff were just amazing. They showed extreme knowledge and compassion about my case. Having a minor child involved, I was nervous about the process. They kept me up to date and explained everything. I highly recommend Mr. Petho.

Very helpful and smart attorney

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I was referred to this attorney by a friend. He had an accident that Mr. Petho helped him long time ago. I'm glad I hired him. He explained everything and answered all my questions. Staff is wonderful and he always returned my calls. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer.

Great Attorney!

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After trying to deal with the insurance company after my son's accident, I was given Mr.Petho's name by a co-worker. I should have hired him sooner. He took care of my son's bills and was able to take the headache and hassle out of a bad situation. I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do I know who to call.

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After a car accident a few years ago, we were referred to Doug Petho by a co worker and have been pleased with his services ever since that time. He handled our case and was able to make sure that my husband was compensated for his injuries. He always was responsive and professional and kept us well informed. From the get go, he explained the process and the why's, which helped us have clarity before we decided to go with him. In fact we could not have done it without him..We highly recommend Doug Petho...he is the best!

Great Attorney for My Car Accident!

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Doug Petho and his staff were fantastic! I thought when I was rearended that I would sort things out on my own - it can't be that bad, right? A family friend recommended Mr. Petho to me - she said just to talk it through with him, even if it seems small. Good thing I did, because shortly after, I had quite a bit of pain stemming from this incident, that I probably never would have been able to address, be reimbursed, or otherwise receive compensation for. I ended up missing work and going to quite a few PT appointments, and am still not totally 100%. The other person's insurance company would have barely covered me, and I would have actually lost a good bit of money in copayments, but Mr. Petho's persistence was fruitful. He kept me up-to-date with what was going on, and was more than willing to communicate via e-mail since my job doesn't allow me much time on the phone. I needed to visit for my initial consultation, and for the final paperwork, but otherwise, everything was really handled for me, and he didn't require me to travel. He made it clear, though, that if I did need to visit or talk with him or his staff, that they're available. Any inquiries from me received prompt responses from them. I'm VERY satisfied with the services provided, and would gladly recommend this office to any friends or family. (Oh, AND they're in a nice, accessible neighborhood in a gorgeous old house!)

Thank you Mr. Petho!!!

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I cannot imagine having to go thorough what my husband and I did without the help of Mr. Petho and his staff. He always took the time to explain what was going on and, unlike the insurance company, really cared about our family. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs help!

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Andrew Dickens

I am impressed with Mr. Petho's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!

Meredith Cushing, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Doug is an extraordinary attorney. He knows the law, is a consummate professional, and there is no better trial attorney. Doug is dedicated to advocating for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone needing a personal injury attorney.

Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Douglas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Bradley Coxe, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked with Doug and have consulted with him over the years on matters of law. Doug is an exceptional attorney and is well acquainted with the law of North Carolina. He also is very knowledgeable about his locality and anybody would be well served with Doug representing them in a jury trial.

Herbert Auger, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 24, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Petho is very knowledgeable in this area of law. We have recommended his sevices to a number of our clients over the last few years who needed a trial attorney to handle their legal matters. All of these clients were extremely satisfied with his services.

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    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
      60 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
      25%-33%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card