Atty. James John Petrovits

Atty. James John Petrovits

James John Petrovits is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business law, personal injury law. James has been licensed for 51 years.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About James John Petrovits at a glance

James John Petrovits is a personal injury, estate planning, and business attorney based in Charlottesville, Virginia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James John Petrovits is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business law, personal injury law
  • James has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James John Petrovits's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James John Petrovits 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.

James John Petrovits is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James John Petrovits is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James John Petrovits is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Charlottesville 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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Where is James John Petrovits's law office located?
James John Petrovits's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James John Petrovits handle?
James John Petrovits focuses on personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James John Petrovits practiced law?
James John Petrovits has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975

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