Price, Petho & Anderson1430 Elizabeth Ave.Charlotte, NC, 28204United States (704) 350-2630

Douglas A. Petho

also known as Doug Petho, 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

Practice areas

Car accident: 20%
Personal injury: 20%
I have personally tried over 250 jury trials and settled thousands of claims involving personal injuries and wrongful death.
30 years
Trucking accident: 20%
Workers compensation: 20%
30 years
Wrongful death: 20%
30 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Price, Petho & Anderson

1430 Elizabeth Ave.
Charlotte, NC, 28204

Douglas A. Petho
Car Accident Claims

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
NC	Active	1991	04/28/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	91
Legal guides	1

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
AV Preeminent Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2019
Client Champion Award	Martindale-Hubbell	2019
AV Preeminent Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2017

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Partner	Price, Petho & Anderson	1993 - Present
Assistant District Attorney	District Attorney's Office, First Judicial District , Elizabeth City, N.C.	1991 - 1993

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
American Bar Association	Member	2016 - Present
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers	Member	1993 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar	Member	1993 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association	Member	1992 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
National Business Institute Seminar	ERISA Claims: Settlement and Distribution in Personal Injury Claims	2002

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill	JD - Juris Doctor	1991
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill	BS - Bachelor of Science	1988

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Jury Selection Seminar	Jury Selection	2014

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
McIlwaine v. Williams	settled

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Review Douglas A. Petho

Excellent Lawyer

5.0 stars

Posted by Eli and Jenny
July 12, 2017

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

5.0 stars

Posted by Debra
September 1, 2016

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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Posted by Pamela
December 4, 2015

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

5.0 stars

Posted by TOSHIA
September 30, 2015

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

5.0 stars

Posted by Abby
April 27, 2015

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

5.0 stars

Posted by Amanda
September 23, 2014

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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Posted by Alex
August 7, 2014

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.

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
January 14, 2014

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!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
January 14, 2014

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!)

5.0 stars

Posted by Linda
September 22, 2010

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, Unknown Attorney on May 26, 2017
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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
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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.

Andrew Dickens, Unknown Attorney on May 26, 2017
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Meredith Cushing, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
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Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
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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
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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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