Pete A. Sartes

Pete A. Sartes joined the Law Offices of Tragos, Sartes & Tragos in 2001, where he has established the reputation as one of the most respected and accomplished trial attorneys in our area. Mr. Sartes education includes a degree in finance, an MBA and his Juris Doctorate all from his hometown school, the University of Toledo. Additionally, he spent time as an enlisted soldier and an officer in the United States Army. Altogether, his rich, diverse background has cultivated a wide breadth of tactical knowledge that he uses to his clients’ advantage in the courtroom. In his management of criminal, civil, and personal injury cases, Mr. Sartes is proficient at analyzing cases to determine an effective and strategic plan of action. With an AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, his clients trust him with all forms of personal injury matters including, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, and nursing home neglect and abuse. Mr. Sartes is also dedicated to serving the community through his work as an educator and mentor. He regularly serves as a guest instructor for legal education programs, such as the Law Day High School Speakers Program. He is also involved in the SCOPE program to mentor new lawyers and has even served as an adjunct college professor. An effective writer, Mr. Sartes' work has been published in multiple legal journals. As the only son of Greek immigrants, Mr. Sartes speak English and Greek fluently which allows the firm to overcome language barriers in order to provide effectively legal services to the Greek speaking community. Mr. Sartes’ accomplishments in his legal career have established him as a well-respected attorney. His opinions and commentary are often sought by news media outlets on relevant legal cases. This is exemplified by his appearances on ABC’s Good Morning America and FOX News. He has also earned the following accolades: