Atty. Heather Leigh Counts

Atty. Heather Leigh Counts

Heather Leigh Counts is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, corporate law and 3 other areas of law. Heather received a B.S. degree from Missouri State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather Leigh Counts at a glance

Heather Leigh Counts is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Counts Law Firm, LLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000) and Kansas (2001). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 2000) and Missouri State University (B.S. Accounting, 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Heather Leigh Counts is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • Heather received a B.S. degree from Missouri State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Heather practices at Counts Law Firm, LLC in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Leigh Counts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather Leigh Counts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Heather Leigh Counts is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

Probate

Heather Leigh Counts is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Heather Leigh Counts is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Heather Leigh Counts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Heather Leigh Counts is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Heather Leigh Counts

Where is Heather Leigh Counts's law office located?
Heather Leigh Counts's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Counts Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Leigh Counts handle?
Heather Leigh Counts focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Heather Leigh Counts practiced law?
Heather Leigh Counts has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Heather Leigh Counts go to law school?
Heather Leigh Counts earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Accounting, 1996).
How can I contact Heather Leigh Counts for a consultation?
You can contact Heather Leigh Counts directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Heather Leigh Counts received?
Heather Leigh Counts's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 2000
B.S. Accounting
Missouri State University
- 1996

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2000
Kansas
Admitted: 2001

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