Atty. James Alan Whiteside

Atty. James Alan Whiteside

James Alan Whiteside is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Ozark Ozark 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About James Alan Whiteside at a glance

James Alan Whiteside is an Attorney based in Ozark, Missouri. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2005). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law J.D. (—) and Southwest Missouri State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Ozark, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Alan Whiteside is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices in Ozark, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan Whiteside's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Alan Whiteside handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Alan Whiteside is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Missouri →

Wills

James Alan Whiteside is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Missouri →

Child Custody & Visitation

James Alan Whiteside is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Missouri →

Trusts

James Alan Whiteside is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

Probate

James Alan Whiteside is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Ozark 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 James Alan Whiteside

Where is James Alan Whiteside's law office located?
James Alan Whiteside's law practice is located in Ozark, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan Whiteside handle?
James Alan Whiteside focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Alan Whiteside practiced law?
James Alan Whiteside has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Education

St. Louis University School of Law J.D.
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Southwest Missouri State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2005

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