Atty. James August Pettit

Atty. James August Pettit

James August Pettit is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, adoption and 1 other area of law. James has been licensed for 13 years.

Aurora Aurora 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About James August Pettit at a glance

James August Pettit is a personal injury, estate planning, workers comp, and adoption attorney based in Aurora, Missouri. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2013). Educated at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law (JD, 2013). Serands clients in Aurora, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James August Pettit is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, adoption and 1 other area of law
  • James has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices in Aurora, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James August Pettit's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James August Pettit is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

James August Pettit is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James August Pettit is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Adoption

James August Pettit is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption 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 Aurora 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

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Where is James August Pettit's law office located?
James August Pettit's law practice is located in Aurora, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James August Pettit handle?
James August Pettit focuses on personal injury, estate planning, workers comp, adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James August Pettit practiced law?
James August Pettit has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did James August Pettit go to law school?
James August Pettit earned their education at (JD, 2013).
How can I contact James August Pettit for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2013

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