Atty. Thomas W. Pettit

Atty. Thomas W. Pettit

Thomas W. Pettit is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury, coal mining and 3 other areas of law.

Barboursville Barboursville 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Thomas W. Pettit at a glance

Thomas W. Pettit is a Member based in Barboursville, West Virginia, practicing at Thomas W. Pettit L.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, environmental, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1974), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio an (1978). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1974) and Marshall University (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cabell County and American Bar Associations The West Virginia State Bar Maritime Law Association of the United States South Eastern Admiralty Law Association. Serands clients in Barboursville, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas W. Pettit is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury, coal mining and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from Marshall University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Thomas practices at Thomas W. Pettit L.C. in Barboursville, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas W. Pettit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas W. Pettit 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.

Thomas W. Pettit is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Environmental Law

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

Thomas W. Pettit is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in West Virginia →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Thomas W. Pettit is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in West Virginia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Thomas W. Pettit is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas W. Pettit

Where is Thomas W. Pettit's law office located?
Thomas W. Pettit's law practice is located in Barboursville, West Virginia. The firm is Thomas W. Pettit L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas W. Pettit handle?
Thomas W. Pettit focuses on personal injury, environmental, maritime, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Thomas W. Pettit practiced law?
Thomas W. Pettit has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Thomas W. Pettit go to law school?
Thomas W. Pettit earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact Thomas W. Pettit for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas W. Pettit received?
Thomas W. Pettit's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1974
A.B.
Marshall University
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio an
Admitted: 1978

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