Thomas Petrelli, Jr. Jr.
Divorce & Family Law, Divorce, Adoption, Family Law, General Practice, Elder Law
Language(s):
English
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About Thomas
To Thomas Petrelli, a successful divorce resolution comes from having complete background knowledge, the right strategy, and a strong attorney-client relationship. “As every case is unique, my approach is fully custom,” Tom noted. “My job as a divorce lawyer is to understand each client’s needs and goals early on. Then, I take a strategic approach to get them to the finish line with as little stress as possible.” His exceptional lawyering and engaging client approach set the standard for representation in the field of family law.
As a founding and managing partner of Petrelli Previtera, Tom leads the firm in resolving divorce cases. While he represents individuals and families in all types of financial situations, he has built a particularly strong reputation handling high asset divorces and those involving businesses as marital property. In this regard, he focuses on the protection, valuation, and distribution of significant assets or business interests.
Tom’s vast experience extends to other matters including international family law, child and spousal support, child custody, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and more. Positioning his clients for success, Tom aptly leverages the law while helping them cope with and solve the obstacles they face.
Since passing the Bar, Tom’s impressive career has earned him the recognition of his peers and authoritative legal organizations. He has been named in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers every year since 2009. Martindale-Hubbell awarded Tom with the Client Champion Gold Award in 2019 and in previous years. He is among Suburban Life Magazine’s 2010 Awesome Attorneys in the category of Divorce and Family Law, and Arrival Magazine’s Top 50 Family Lawyers in the Northeast. These and other accolades exemplify Tom’s dedication to his clients and the practice of family law.
The groundwork for Tom’s laser-sharp legal mind started with his outstanding education. In addition to his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School, he holds an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy from Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law. The performance-based curriculum integrates theory, persuasion, speech, and effective use of courtroom technology. His LL.M. degree is yet another layer of experience that allows Tom to successfully represent clients in contested divorce and custody cases that go to trial.
Tom and his firm work together to ensure success for each client. In this regard, prevailing in a case might mean consulting with the rest of the legal team. For Tom’s clients, that extra step translates to getting the practicing power of nearly a dozen attorneys. He also shares his knowledge and experience with his associates, ensuring the firm works toward the best possible outcome in every case they handle.
“My clients have one shot at a successful divorce,” Tom said. “Whatever legal issues they face, we’ll face it together.”
As a founding and managing partner of Petrelli Previtera, Tom leads the firm in resolving divorce cases. While he represents individuals and families in all types of financial situations, he has built a particularly strong reputation handling high asset divorces and those involving businesses as marital property. In this regard, he focuses on the protection, valuation, and distribution of significant assets or business interests.
Tom’s vast experience extends to other matters including international family law, child and spousal support, child custody, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and more. Positioning his clients for success, Tom aptly leverages the law while helping them cope with and solve the obstacles they face.
Since passing the Bar, Tom’s impressive career has earned him the recognition of his peers and authoritative legal organizations. He has been named in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers every year since 2009. Martindale-Hubbell awarded Tom with the Client Champion Gold Award in 2019 and in previous years. He is among Suburban Life Magazine’s 2010 Awesome Attorneys in the category of Divorce and Family Law, and Arrival Magazine’s Top 50 Family Lawyers in the Northeast. These and other accolades exemplify Tom’s dedication to his clients and the practice of family law.
The groundwork for Tom’s laser-sharp legal mind started with his outstanding education. In addition to his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School, he holds an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy from Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law. The performance-based curriculum integrates theory, persuasion, speech, and effective use of courtroom technology. His LL.M. degree is yet another layer of experience that allows Tom to successfully represent clients in contested divorce and custody cases that go to trial.
Tom and his firm work together to ensure success for each client. In this regard, prevailing in a case might mean consulting with the rest of the legal team. For Tom’s clients, that extra step translates to getting the practicing power of nearly a dozen attorneys. He also shares his knowledge and experience with his associates, ensuring the firm works toward the best possible outcome in every case they handle.
“My clients have one shot at a successful divorce,” Tom said. “Whatever legal issues they face, we’ll face it together.”
Appointments can be scheduled at https://www.petrellilaw.com/schedule-a-consultation. The cost to consult with one of our attorneys ranges from $150 to $350. We offer a $50 discount for those who elect to prepay for their consultations.
Experience
Managing Partner
Petrelli Previtera, LLC
07/2017-Present
Philadelphia, PA
Admission
District of Columbia
2004
Licensed as Attorney in New Jersey. Verified with New Jersey State Bar Association.
2003
Pennsylvania
2002
Education
Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law
LLM (Trial Advocacy)
2006
University of Pennsylvania
MBA
2001
Temple University
BBA
1998
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Philadelphia Bar Association
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Family Law Section
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Real Estate Law Section
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American Bar Association
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
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New Jersey State Bar Association
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Camden County Bar Association
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Bar Association of the District of Columbia
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Nicholas J. Cipriani Family Law Inn of Court
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Justinian Society
Honors / Awards
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Selected for inclusion to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® inand2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013
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Recognized in Who's Who in American Lawyers2006-2012
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Named to Top 50 Family Lawyers in Northeast Arrival Magazine in , and2010 / 2011 / 2012
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Awesome Attorneys Divorce and Family Law Suburban Life Magazine , and2010 / 2011 / 2012
Notable Work
Publications
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Technology plays a more and more significant role in the cases we handle. My personal expertise in applying technology to particular cases has produced substantially different outcomes for my clients. I recently handled a very high-profile case in which one partner's infidelity was exposed through modern digital forensics, therefore negating a prenuptial agreement. This weighed heavily on the outcome of the divorce agreement. Our firm has a strong track record of utilizing technological records on behalf of our clients.
How did you build a successful practice?
My practice has grown through delivering the best outcomes possible for my clients--word of mouth and referrals continues to expand my practice.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Clients should look for a lawyer with a strong track record and one whose colleagues in the bar also would refer to friends and family. In family law in particular, how decisions are arrived at can be influenced greatly by the attorneys chosen and avenues pursued. Clients should feel comfortable with their lawyer, and feel that he or she understands their end goals and priorities.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Local knowledge plays a tremendous role in delivering the best outcomes for our clients. Knowing the circumstances, locations and people in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey suburban communities has swayed the outcomes of several cases. Often it pays to know where to look and who to talk with when working a case on our client's behalf.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
At Petrelli Previtera Schimmel, LLC, we recognize that divorce is painful, expensive, and at the end of the process may leave people worse off then when the divorce began. Our differentiating focus is to relieve the client from as much of this as possible. We believe our clients are best served by helping them create workable futures, and we take each client's unique circumstances into account when planning for those futures.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Delivering a positive outcome for clients during extremely trying times in their lives. The satisfaction of delivering closure and a fresh start with as pleasant a process as possible is very gratifying.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Travel and my spending time with my family.
Petrelli Previtera, LLC Highlights
Divorce & Family Law
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