Rodney E. "Rod" Pettey
About Rodney E. Pettey
Rodney E. Pettey is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Rodney E. Pettey is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Construction Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Pettey & Partrick LLP
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1990 and Bob Jones University, BS, graduated 1987
Location: Raleigh, NC
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