Atty. Christopher John Petri

Atty. Christopher John Petri

Christopher John Petri is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, personal injury, insurance and 5 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.S.B.A. degree from Washington University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher John Petri at a glance

Christopher John Petri is a Partner based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ip, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1998), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1998), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1999). Educated at University of Missouri Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Washington University (B.S.B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher John Petri is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, personal injury, insurance and 5 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.S.B.A. degree from Washington University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Christopher practices at Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher John Petri's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher John Petri handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Christopher John Petri is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Christopher John Petri is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Christopher John Petri is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edwardsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher John Petri

Where is Christopher John Petri's law office located?
Christopher John Petri's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher John Petri handle?
Christopher John Petri focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ip, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher John Petri practiced law?
Christopher John Petri has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Christopher John Petri go to law school?
Christopher John Petri earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S.B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Christopher John Petri for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher John Petri directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri Columbia School of Law
- 1998
B.S.B.A.
Washington University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1999
Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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