Thomas Petrelli, Jr.

Thomas Petrelli, Jr. is a nationally respected divorce and family law attorney known for strategic preparation, tailored case planning, and a commitment to efficient conflict resolution. He works closely with clients to identify their goals early and to develop focused solutions that reduce stress, protect their interests, and support long-term personal and financial stability.

Thomas Petrelli, Jr. completed an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy at Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law, enhancing his courtroom performance skills and strategic litigation abilities. He also earned both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Studies in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School, building a strong academic framework for handling complex family law matters.

As the founding and managing partner of Petrelli Previtera, LLC, Thomas leads a firm dedicated to resolving sophisticated divorce cases involving substantial assets or business interests. His work includes the valuation, protection, and distribution of marital property, ensuring that clients with high net worth or business ownership receive thorough, knowledgeable representation throughout the divorce process.

Thomas’s experience also includes international family law, child custody, child and spousal support, adoption, and the drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. His ability to analyze complicated financial and personal issues enables him to guide clients through emotionally sensitive challenges while maintaining a clear, solution-oriented approach to achieving favorable outcomes.

Thomas emphasizes collaboration as a core element of his methodology. When a case requires additional insight, he works closely with the firm’s legal team to provide clients with the combined strength of multiple seasoned attorneys. This multidisciplinary approach enhances strategy, improves efficiency, and ensures consistently high-quality representation across diverse family law matters.

Thomas Petrelli, Jr.’s respected standing in the legal community is reflected through numerous professional honors and active participation in bar associations and family law organizations. He continues to strengthen the field through leadership, scholarship, and mentorship, underscoring his long-standing dedication to advancing family law practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Petrelli Previtera, LLC
• Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section and Family Law Section
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Camden County Bar Association
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, Justinian Society
• Member, Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association, PBA Statutory Law Committee

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• District of Columbia
• Illinois

Education

• Vermont Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Temple University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)

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