Atty. James Carter Hetlage

Atty. James Carter Hetlage

James Carter Hetlage is a lawyer practicing employment law, labor and employment, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Kenyon College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About James Carter Hetlage at a glance

James Carter Hetlage is an Attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Lashly & Baer, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on formation, discrimination, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1989), Illinois (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1993). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1989) and Kenyon College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Carter Hetlage is a lawyer practicing employment law, labor and employment, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Kenyon College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices at Lashly & Baer, P.C. in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Carter Hetlage's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

James Carter Hetlage is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Missouri →

Workplace Discrimination

James Carter Hetlage is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Carter Hetlage is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 St. Louis 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 Carter Hetlage

Where is James Carter Hetlage's law office located?
James Carter Hetlage's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Lashly & Baer, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Carter Hetlage handle?
James Carter Hetlage focuses on formation, discrimination, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Carter Hetlage practiced law?
James Carter Hetlage has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Carter Hetlage go to law school?
James Carter Hetlage earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact James Carter Hetlage for a consultation?
You can contact James Carter Hetlage 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 James Carter Hetlage received?
James Carter Hetlage's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1989
B.A.
Kenyon College
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1989
Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2008

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