Atty. Douglas A. Petho

Atty. Douglas A. Petho

Attorney Douglas A. Petho joined the firm in 1993.

Charlotte Charlotte 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (980) 431-3168 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas A. Petho at a glance

Douglas A. Petho is a Partner based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Price, Petho & Associates P.L.L.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1991) and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina (1991). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S. Criminal, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations North Carolina Advocates for Justice The American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 of 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 Explained

Douglas A. Petho's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas A. Petho handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Douglas A. Petho is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in North Carolina →

Truck Accidents

Douglas A. Petho is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in North Carolina →

Wrongful Death

Douglas A. Petho is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →

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.

Douglas A. Petho is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Douglas A. Petho is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas A. Petho

Where is Douglas A. Petho's law office located?
Douglas A. Petho's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Price, Petho & Associates P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas A. Petho handle?
Douglas A. Petho focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Douglas A. Petho practiced law?
Douglas A. Petho has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Douglas A. Petho go to law school?
Douglas A. Petho earned their education at (B.S. Criminal, 1988).
How can I contact Douglas A. Petho for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas A. Petho received?
Douglas A. Petho's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.S. Criminal
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1991

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