Atty. Francis Daniel Petro

Atty. Francis Daniel Petro

Francis Daniel Petro is a lawyer practicing car accidents, workers compensation, defective and dangerous products and 5 other areas of law. Francis received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Francis Daniel Petro at a glance

Francis Daniel Petro is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Petro & Petro P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, product liability, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1986), and Michigan (2023). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1986) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Francis Daniel Petro is a lawyer practicing car accidents, workers compensation, defective and dangerous products and 5 other areas of law
  • Francis received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Francis practices at Petro & Petro P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Francis Daniel Petro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francis Daniel Petro 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.

Francis Daniel Petro is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Francis Daniel Petro is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

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

Francis Daniel Petro is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Francis Daniel Petro is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Francis Daniel Petro is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Illinois →

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 Chicago 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 Francis Daniel Petro

Where is Francis Daniel Petro's law office located?
Francis Daniel Petro's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Petro & Petro P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Francis Daniel Petro handle?
Francis Daniel Petro focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, product liability, nursing home. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Francis Daniel Petro practiced law?
Francis Daniel Petro has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Francis Daniel Petro go to law school?
Francis Daniel Petro earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Francis Daniel Petro for a consultation?
You can contact Francis Daniel Petro 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.
John Marshall Law School
- 1986
B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1986
Michigan
Admitted: 2023

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