Gary M. Petti
Attorney
For over 28 years, Gary M. Petti has stood up for people hurt by others’ negligence, helping them rebuild their lives after tough accidents. As an attorney at Slater & Zurz, Gary M. Petti focuses on personal injury cases, including insurance disputes, truck crashes, dog attacks, and premises liability—areas where he knows the stakes are high for families facing medical bills, lost work, and emotional pain or loss.
Gary understands that an injury isn’t just physical; it can shake your whole world. That’s why Gary M. Petti takes a straightforward approach: listening closely, explaining options in plain terms, and fighting hard against insurance companies that try to shortchange those he represents. His clients often say they feel supported, not overwhelmed, because Gary makes the legal process clearer and less stressful. Whether it’s negotiating a resolution or going to court, his goal is always the same—getting his clients maximum compensation so they can focus on healing.
Gary’s Experience
Gary’s legal career started after earning his degrees from the University of Akron, where he built a strong foundation in Ohio law. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1995, Gary M. Petti has practiced in state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He started at Slater & Zurz in 1997, where he dedicated 17 years to building his expertise in personal injury law.
After gaining further experience in the field, Gary has rejoined Slater & Zurz, bringing even deeper insights into how to hold insurers accountable in high-stakes personal injury litigation. In fact, Gary M. Petti has secured significant resolutions for challenging cases, such as:
- A client who lost a leg and suffered third-degree burns over much of their body.
- A policy-limits resolution for a bicyclist with a fractured skull after a car collision.
- A policy-limits resolution for a pedestrian with multiple broken vertebrae from a vehicle strike.
These successes highlight his ability to tackle complex injuries, especially in truck accidents—a growing issue in Ohio. Gary uses this experience to spot negligence, gather strong evidence, and push for maximum recovery.