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About James H. Counts (P.C.) at a glance
James H. Counts (P.C.) is a Member based in St. Joseph, Missouri, practicing at Morton, Reed, Counts, Briggs & Robb, L.L.C.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and health care. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1968), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1968), and U.S Tax Court and U.S. Supreme Court (1983). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1968) and Southwest Missouri State College (B.S., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of St and Joseph Bar Association (Treasurer, 1969-1974 President, 1992) The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in St. Joseph, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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James H. Counts (P.C.)'s Areas of Practice
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James H. Counts (P.C.) is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James H. Counts (P.C.) is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James H. Counts (P.C.) is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James H. Counts (P.C.) is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James H. Counts (P.C.) is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 St. Joseph 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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