Atty. Christopher R. Pettit
Christopher R. Pettit is a principal of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
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Christopher R. Pettit is a Principal based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1998). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1998) and International Moot Court Team ABA Negotiation Team National Finals Ohio University (M.A. Ohio, 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Ohio State Bar Association. Provides legal services in German. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher R. Pettit is a principal of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C
- He has extensive experience in advising small and mid-sized businesses in the areas of business torts, commercial transactions, employment law, and general corporate law, with a particular emphasis in commercial litigation
- Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pettit practiced at another firm in the Columbus area representing business owners and professionals in court or in arbitration
- Mr. Pettit reads, writes, and speaks conversational German
- Professional Accomplishments •American Board of Trial Advocates (Ohio Chapter: Associate 2016-present; President 2023) •Distinguished Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2012 •Ohio Super Lawyers 2013-2026 •Super Lawyers 2015-2021 and 2024-2025 “Top 50 Lawyers in Columbus” List Press Releases 12/18/2024 Press Releases DMC’s 2025 Super Lawyers Selectees from Ohio
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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