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Mr. Douglas A. Petho

Mr. Douglas A. Petho

Since 1993, representing individuals in injury and wrongful death claims.
  • Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Law, Workers' Compensation ...
  • North Carolina
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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
North Carolina
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U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Trial Attorney
Price, Petho & Associates
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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.
Assistant District Attorney
District Attoneys Office 1st Judicial District
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Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
J.D.
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
B.S.
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Awards
AV Preeminent
Martindale Hubbell
Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
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North Carolina Advocates for Justice
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North Carolina Bar Association
Member
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Mecklenburg County Bar Association
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American Bar Association
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North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
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Publications
Articles & Publications
ERISA Liens In North Carolina
Speaking Engagements
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Price, Petho & Associates Website
Legal Answers
17 Questions Answered
Q. I slipped and fell while I was at a friend's house and broke my collarbone and had to have surgery on it and I was wonde
A: It depends on what caused you to fall. In West Virginia a property owner has a responsibility to prevent injuries to invitees by inspecting their properties remedying any known hazards in a timely fashion or otherwise warn visitors of the hazard. I would contact a West Virginia personal injury attorney for speaking to any insurance company.
Q. I was in a private meeting with my staff and she recorded our conversation. I was terminated for saying something bad.
A: New York is a one-party consent state meaning that you can record conversations if you're physically in the state and are a party to the conversation or if you have permission from one of the parties in the conversation. If neither of the parties to the conversation have consented then it is a Class E felony. I would contact in New York attorney to discuss your options
Q. What code section covers un-disclosed principals ?
A: In the state of Georgia, the code section that covers un-disclosed principals is found in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Section 10-2-318. This section states that an agent may act for a principal who is not disclosed and that the contract is enforceable by and against the undisclosed principal as if he had been disclosed. Additionally, it states that when an agent acts for an undisclosed principal, undisclosed principal is bound by the act of the agent but third parties are not bound to give notice of the agency to the undisclosed principal.
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Price, Petho & Associates
Charlotte, NC
1430 Elizabeth Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204
Toll-Free: (800) 737-2160
Telephone: (704) 372-2160
Fax: (704) 372-6516
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Price, Petho & Associates
Rockingham, NC
801 E Broad Ave
#17
Rockingham, NC 28379
Toll-Free: (800) 737-2160
Telephone: (910) 895-9810
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Price, Petho & Associates
Rutherfordton, NC
224 N Main St
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Toll-Free: (800) 737-2160
Telephone: (828) 288-3995
Fax: (828) 288-3997
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Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours