Gerald J. "Jerry" Petros
About Gerald J. Petros
Gerald J. Petros is a lawyer based in Providence, RI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2001. Gerald J. Petros is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Energy Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Current Firm: Hinckley Allen LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Providence, RI
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