Lawyer - Vernon J. Petri

Vernon J. Petri is a prominent personal injury attorney based in Central 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 45 years, serving thousands of accident victims suffering from serious injuries such as brain and spinal cord injuries.

Petri started in the legal world after serving eight years as a Counter Intelligence Agent during the Vietnam War. He currently serves as President of the Association of Former Intelligence Officer, Chicago Chapter. He graduated from Indiana University School of Law in June 1966, and became licensed in September 1966. In November 1966, he was elected as State Prosecuting Attorney in Owen County, Indiana before later 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 Zionsville, Indiana, and they work on a contingency fee basis, meaning no fee is charged unless there is a settlement or court victory.