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Provided by Beth W. Petronio
Beth Petronio is the managing partner of the firm’s Dallas office. She is a trusted advisor and counselor to a diverse group of clients, expertly guiding them through a variety of complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters. Drawing from over 20 years of experience, Beth develops a deep understanding of a client’s priorities and crafts practical solutions that help mitigate business and litigation risk.
Beth counsels clients in complex business cases, technology and outsourcing litigation, business fraud, deal litigation, legal malpractice defense, and ethics and professional responsibility. She is a partner in the global Commercial Disputes practice group and acts as an assistant general counsel to the firm. Beth has practiced before federal, bankruptcy and state courts, as well as domestic and international arbitration tribunals. Beth also acts as an Assistant General Counsel for the firm.
American Bar Association
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Bar Foundation
Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
"Waiver of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction: National Trends & the Inadequacy of the Texas Response," 23 Am.J. of Crim. Law, 1996
"Suffer the Children: Catholic Church Liability for the Sexual Abuse Acts of Priests," 15 Review of Litigation, 1996
"Chronology of a Murder: A Commentary on Criminal Justice in America," 23 Am.J. of Crim. Law, 1995
"Child or Adult," Case Studies and Analysis of Juvenile Certification in Texas," 9 Juvenile Justice Bar Journal, Issue 4, 1995
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D.
1996
Texas Christian University
B.A.
1993
Provided by Chambers
Beth Petronio is noted for her strengths in commercial litigation, with experience handling complex class actions and contractual disputes. She is managing partner of K&L Gates' Dallas office.
Provided by Chambers
"Beth is excellent. She is a strong, experienced litigator who is tough but practical. She understands the needs of our business."
"Beth does extraordinary work on our behalf. She demonstrates a tremendous work ethic and attention to detail."
"Beth is excellent. She is a strong, experienced litigator who is tough but practical. She understands the needs of our business."
"Beth does extraordinary work on our behalf. She demonstrates a tremendous work ethic and attention to detail."
