Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

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Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.: Attorney with Petrelli Previtera, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr. is a Philadelphia based family lawyer who focuses his practice on divorce and family-related matters, including support, custody, adoption, and parental rights.

His goal is to help families of all shapes and sizes thrive despite the legal and financial difficulties that arise from divorce, child custody disputes, and domestic violence. Tom prides himself in being adaptable to each individual situation. He works tirelessly to find workable solutions for is clients, regardless of whether he is working on the fair distribution of assets in a divorce or on legal protection for a victim of abuse.

Mr. Petrelli is a trial attorney with a LLM in trial advocacy from Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law. This means that he has the experience needed to provide representation for cases which go to trial, including custody cases and complex divorces. However, Tom also has a strong background in mediation. He is the owner of Divorce Done Right, a mediation company that offers solutions for families who want a peaceful resolution to divorce and custody issues.

Tom has built his reputation handling high asset divorces. Petrelli Law offers a premier divorce representation services for clients with contentious divorces. However, not all divorces are contentious. Tom also offers a flat-fee Flash divorce for couples who are on a tight budget with few disputes. He has also worked to increase online access to simple legal procedure through a website that provides access to Pennsylvania divorce forms and tools for those who prefer a do-it-yourself option for no-fault divorce.

Tom has received several national and peer-reviewed awards, including being named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year since 2009. Tom has been recognized by his peers for his creative solutions to family law matters and is a recurring guest speaker on divorce and family law at the People's Law School.

Awards

Named a Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer by the American Society of Legal Advocates
Superb AVVO Rating of 10
Selected for inclusion to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013
Recognized in Who's Who of American Lawyers: 2006 -2009
Voted to Arrival Magazine's Top 50 Family Lawyers in Northeast: 2010, 2011
Named in Suburban Life Magazine's Awesome Attorneys – Divorce and Family Law: 2010

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Areas of Practice (40)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Annulment
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Community Property Law
  • Divorce Arbitration
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Divorce Taxation
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Domestic Relations
  • Domestic Torts
  • Domestic Violence
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Family Arbitration
  • Family Mediation
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • International Family Law
  • Interstate Support
  • Marital Agreements
  • Marital Property Distribution
  • Marital Property Law
  • Marital Property Settlements
  • Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Military Divorce
  • Name Changes
  • Non-Traditional Family Law
  • Palimony
  • Paternity
  • Post Divorce Modification
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • Restraining Orders
  • Legal Separation Agreements
  • Spousal Support
  • Uncontested Divorce
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Temple University, B.B.A., 1998
Law School Attended:
Temple Law School, LL.M., Trial Advocacy, 2006; Vermont Law School, J.D., MSEL, 2001
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
2002, Pennsylvania; 2003, New Jersey; 2004, District of Columbia; 2014, Illinois
Memberships:
American Bar Association
Family Law Section
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Family Law Section
Philadelphia Bar Association
Real Estate Law Section
Family Law Section
New Jersey State Bar Association
Camden County Bar Association
Bar Association of the District of Columbia
Nicholas J. Cipriani Family Law Inn of Court
Justinian Society
Birth Information:
November 25, 1973
ISLN:
918020268

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Credit Cards Accepted
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Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (4 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/05/15 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/30/15 in Matrimonial Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/30/15 in Family Law

    Tom is a terrific lawyer with a strong business and IP background that allows him to provide great advice to his clients.

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  • 3.4/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/30/15 in Domestic Relations

    I know Mr. Petrelli socially. I am not able to comment on his legal ability or acumen.

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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (39 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
4.5/5.0 (8 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

Great lawyers. They are extremely professional. Worth the money. Finally got some justice. I wish I had them him sooner. Love their customer service team! I highly recommend them for anyone who has...

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www.petrellilaw.com

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