Atty. Thomas R Petty

Atty. Thomas R Petty

Thomas R Petty is a lawyer practicing construction & development, commercial real estate, commercial lending. Thomas received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Washington Washington 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Thomas R Petty at a glance

Thomas R Petty is a business, real estate, and commercial re attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1983). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Boston College (A.B., 1980). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas R Petty is a lawyer practicing construction & development, commercial real estate, commercial lending
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Thomas practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas R Petty's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

Thomas R Petty is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Commercial Real Estate

Thomas R Petty is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas R Petty

Where is Thomas R Petty's law office located?
Thomas R Petty's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas R Petty handle?
Thomas R Petty focuses on business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Thomas R Petty practiced law?
Thomas R Petty has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Thomas R Petty go to law school?
Thomas R Petty earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Thomas R Petty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 1983
A.B.
Boston College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1983

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