Atty. John Thomas Petrie

Atty. John Thomas Petrie

John Thomas Petrie is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction defect litigation, community associations attorneys and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Seattle University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Thomas Petrie at a glance

John Thomas Petrie is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, zoning, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (1972). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1972) and Seattle University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Thomas Petrie is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction defect litigation, community associations attorneys and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Seattle University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Petrie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas Petrie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

John Thomas Petrie is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Construction Law

John Thomas Petrie is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

John Thomas Petrie is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas Petrie

Where is John Thomas Petrie's law office located?
John Thomas Petrie's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Petrie handle?
John Thomas Petrie focuses on contracts, real estate, zoning, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John Thomas Petrie practiced law?
John Thomas Petrie has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Thomas Petrie go to law school?
John Thomas Petrie earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John Thomas Petrie for a consultation?
You can contact John Thomas Petrie 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 Thomas Petrie received?
John Thomas Petrie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1972
B.A.
Seattle University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1972

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