Ronald R. Petroff

Ronald R. Petroff

Sophisticated, result-driven legal representation
  • Divorce, Family Law, Appeals & Appellate
  • Ohio
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Biography

Ronald R. Petroff was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated high school from the University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio. He attended Vanderbilt University as an undergraduate where he earned a bachelor’s degree and double majored in Political Science and American History. He graduated cum laude and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Mr. Petroff then attended The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law where he earned a certificate in Alternate Dispute Resolution and was a member of the National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Team. Mr. Petroff also was a member of the National Trial Competition Team. Mr. Petroff earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his perfect score in the class, Criminal Law in the Boardroom.
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In 2017, Mr. Petroff was named as a Columbus Business First 40 Under 40 Honoree, an honor bestowed upon members of the business community who have achieved great professional and personal milestones.

Mr. Petroff has been voted by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the 10 best family law lawyers under the age of 40 in the state of Ohio for 2014 and 2015. He won a similar award from the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2014. In 2015, Mr. Petroff was voted as being one of the nation’s top 1% of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Finally, in 2015, Mr. Petroff was rated by Super Lawyers as a rising star in the field of Family Law. Mr. Petroff has consistently held the highest 10/10 rating on the attorney directory site AVVO and recently won, for the second time, AVVO’s “Client’s Choice” award.
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Mr. Petroff is admitted to practice in front of all state courts and agencies in the State of Ohio as well as before the United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    All Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Russian: Spoken
Professional Experience
Founder and Managing Partner
Petroff, Smitherman & Associates, LLC
- Current
Associate Attorney
Farlow & Associates, LLC
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Education
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
J.D. (2006) | Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Honors: CALI Award in Criminal Law in the Boardroom
Activities: National Trial Competition Team Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Team
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Vanderbilt University
B.A. (2003) | Political Science and American History Double Major
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Honors: Cum Laude
Activities: Sigma Chi Fraternity
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Awards
40 Under 40
Columbus Business First
Rising Star
Superlawyers
20 People to Know in Law
Columbus Business First
Excellence Award
United States Trade and Commece Institute
Top Lawyer Under Age of 40
ASLA
Professional Associations
Ohio State Bar
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
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Speaking Engagements
Mentoring and More at Moritz, Columbus, Ohio
Mentoring and More at Moritz
Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution Symposium, Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution Symposium
Certifications
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Websites & Blogs
Website
Petroff Law Offices, LLC
Contact & Map
Petroff Law Offices, LLC
140 E Town St
#1070
Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: (614) 222-4288
Fax: (614) 222-4289
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed