Atty. Richard Petitt

Atty. Richard Petitt

Richard Petitt is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, general business and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Tampa Tampa 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Petitt at a glance

Richard Petitt is a Managing Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Petitt PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1990) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Petitt is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, general business and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Richard practices at Petitt PLLC in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Petitt's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Richard Petitt is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Petitt

Where is Richard Petitt's law office located?
Richard Petitt's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Petitt PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Petitt handle?
Richard Petitt focuses on probate, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Richard Petitt practiced law?
Richard Petitt has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Richard Petitt go to law school?
Richard Petitt earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Richard Petitt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1988

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