Atty. Jillian M. Petrella

Atty. Jillian M. Petrella

Jillian M. Petrella is a lawyer practicing entertainment, civil rights, wrongful termination and 2 other areas of law.

Baltimore Baltimore 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Jillian M. Petrella at a glance

Jillian M. Petrella is a wrongful termination, dv defense, civil rights, entertainment, and international attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2012), New York (2013), Maryland (2016), and District of Columbia (2017). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jillian M. Petrella is a lawyer practicing entertainment, civil rights, wrongful termination and 2 other areas of law
  • Jillian has been licensed for 14 years
  • Jillian practices in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Jillian M. Petrella's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jillian M. Petrella handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

Jillian M. Petrella is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Maryland →

Domestic Violence Defense

Jillian M. Petrella is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Jillian M. Petrella is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maryland →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Jillian M. Petrella is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Maryland →

International Law

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Jillian M. Petrella is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jillian M. Petrella

Where is Jillian M. Petrella's law office located?
Jillian M. Petrella's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jillian M. Petrella handle?
Jillian M. Petrella focuses on wrongful termination, dv defense, civil rights, entertainment, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Jillian M. Petrella practiced law?
Jillian M. Petrella has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
How can I contact Jillian M. Petrella for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2012
New York
Admitted: 2013
Maryland
Admitted: 2016
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017

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