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Petrelli Previtera, LLCManaging Partner
Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.
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Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

4.7
52 reviews

6232 Turner Lake Road, Covington, GA 30014

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and 37 more

About Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

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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Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr. got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
September 24, 2019
Hired Attorney Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

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 a complex case and can’t afford to lose.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 12, 2016
Hired Attorney Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

My wife was terrible to me. She was stubborn and irrational. My lawyer was great. He stayed level headed when opposing lawyer and wife did not and when I did not and because of his demeanor and experience, we came out on top. Great communication throughout. I am recommending him and his team to everyone that has some money, some kids and needs a good litigation team.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 13, 2014
Hired Attorney Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

Tom handled my case with the help of his associate Kristen from start to finish. I met with Tom and he thoughtful, interested and very matter of fact about what was going to happen in my case. And you know what? He was right. He has become my go to guy on all my issues now. You can trust in Tom and his firm.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 09, 2013
Hired Attorney Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

Great advocate for my position. I would recommend to a friend. Rates were about what I expected. Wonderful legal team. Thank you Tom!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 08, 2011
Hired Attorney Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

I used Tom Petrelli for my divorce. My wife was trying to really stick it to me and milk me for every dollar. Tom worked very fast, responded to every request, negotiated like a pit bull and was able to get a signed marital settlement agreement without a single court appearance. Now all that's left is filing the paperwork and I should be divorced in a month or two. Hooray!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 17, 2010
Hired Attorney Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

Mr. Petrelli personally handled my case. The other lawyer, Albertine, helped out with one hearing too. I could not be happier with the outcome. They were very professional and gave great advice the whole way through. My divorce took about a year and I have already recommended them to someone I work with. Thank you!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 16, 2009
Hired Attorney Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

Made getting a divorce as pain and hassle free as possible

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 01, 2011
Hired Attorney Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr.

My case was not on Tom Petrelli's priority list and I was extremely dissatisfied with the legal services his office provided for my divorce. Not only was Tom arrogant, but he was he was not helpful or timely with his services. I highly recommend choosing another attorney in the city for divorce law.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 7
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Military Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
  • Annulment
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Mediation
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Restraining Orders
  • Other 25
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Community Property Law
    • Divorce Arbitration
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Divorce Taxation
    • Domestic Relations
    • Domestic Torts
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Family Arbitration
    • International Family Law
    • Interstate Support
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Property Law
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Name Changes
    • Non-Traditional Family Law
    • Palimony
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
    • Legal Separation Agreements
    • Uncontested Divorce

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    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
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Temple Law School
    Class of 2006
    LL.M.
    Trial Advocacy

    Vermont Law School
    Class of 2001
    J.D.
    MSEL
    Other Education
    Temple University
    Class of 1998
    B.B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1973
    November 25, 1973

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