Vernon J. Petri is a prominent personal injury attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, known for representing clients in cases involving medical malpractice, auto and trucking accidents, defective products, and other personal injury matters. He has practiced law for more than 40 years, serving thousands of accident victims suffering from serious injuries such as brain and spinal cord injuries.

Petri’s background also includes service as a counterintelligence agent during the Vietnam War, after which he graduated from the Indiana University School of Law in 1966.

He was elected to State Prosecuting Attorney serving in Owen County Indiana, before entering private practice. Petri’s practice is recognized for taking on difficult cases and achieving substantial results for injury victims; his reputation includes being called “an alchemist” by peers for his ability to achieve favorable outcomes even in challenging cases. The law office of Vernon J. Petri & Associates is located in the Indianapolis area, and they work on a contingency fee basis, meaning no fee is charged unless there is a settlement or court victory.