Atty. John Paul Petro

Atty. John Paul Petro

John Paul Petro is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, environmental and natural resources, general practice and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Columbus Columbus 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About John Paul Petro at a glance

John Paul Petro is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Williams & Schoenberger. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1993), and Kentucky (2009). Educated at The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1992) and Miami University (B.A. Political, 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Columbus, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Paul Petro is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, environmental and natural resources, general practice and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices at Williams & Schoenberger in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul Petro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Paul Petro 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.

John Paul Petro is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Paul Petro is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Construction Law

John Paul Petro is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Paul Petro is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Paul Petro is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Paul Petro

Where is John Paul Petro's law office located?
John Paul Petro's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Williams & Schoenberger. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul Petro handle?
John Paul Petro focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Paul Petro practiced law?
John Paul Petro has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Paul Petro go to law school?
John Paul Petro earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. Political, 1989).
How can I contact John Paul Petro for a consultation?
You can contact John Paul 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.
What awards or recognition has John Paul Petro received?
John Paul Petro's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University College of Law
- 1992
B.A. Political
Miami University
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1993
Kentucky
Admitted: 2009

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