Atty. Christopher James Pitera
Call Today for a Free Consultation. Chris Pitera is a trial attorney practicing personal injury law at the firm of Cannella & O’Neal.
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Christopher James Pitera is an Attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Cannella & O'neal. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2011). Educated at Liberty University School of Law (JD, 2011). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Pitera is a trial attorney practicing personal injury law at the firm of Cannella & O’Neal
- Chris represents persons who have been injured through no fault of their own in courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia
- He is an experienced, passionate, and effective attorney-advocate
- His main focus is promoting his clients’ total recovery
- To that end, he works tirelessly and zealously so that his clients can obtain the best possible recovery in their case
- Prior to joining Cannella & O’Neal, Chris was an Assistant Attorney General with the Virginia Attorney General’s Office
- In that capacity, he has tried numerous civil cases to verdict, settled hundreds more, and recovered millions of dollars for his clients
- Among other things, Chris handled property damage claims on behalf of the Virginia Department of Transportation
- He also handled hundreds of medical lien reductions on behalf of MCV Hospital, so he understands how to best maximize recoveries for plaintiffs
- Chris is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Virginia State Bar – Young Lawyers Conference, Richmond Bar Association, and American Bar Association
- Chris has the highest rating of “Top Attorney” and received the Clients’ Choice Award for 2016 through 2020
- He was named 2021 Virginia Rising Star by SuperLawyers
- Chris received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York – Stony Brook, where he graduated magna cum laude and a member of the prestigious Honors College
- Before going to law school, Chris was a White House and Congressional intern
- He went on to receive his law degree from Liberty University School of Law, where he was the Student Works Editor for the Liberty Legal Journal, member and traveling competitor of the Moot Court Board, Vice-Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, and elected among his peers as 2L Senator
- He also received the distinguished Spirit of Liberty Award, an honor granted by the faculty to one graduating law student
- In addition to his formal education, Chris has received Certificates of Training from the National Trial Advocacy College (Charlottesville, VA), NAAGTRI Depositions Training Course (Santa Fe, NM), and the U.S
- Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (Staunton, VA)
- Chris resides in the greater Richmond area with his wife and two children
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Christopher James Pitera's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Pitera handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Christopher James Pitera is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Christopher James Pitera is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Virginia →
Christopher James Pitera is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Christopher James Pitera is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Christopher James Pitera is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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