Atty. James Turner Jones

Atty. James Turner Jones

James Turner Jones is a lawyer practicing trusts, business law, commercial law and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia in 1956, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Columbia Columbia 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About James Turner Jones at a glance

James Turner Jones is a Member based in Columbia, Missouri, practicing at Jones, Schneider and Stevens, LLC. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and business. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1963) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1966). Educated at University of Missouri, Columbia (J.D., 1963) and University of Missouri, Columbia (B.S., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boone County Bar Association The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Turner Jones is a lawyer practicing trusts, business law, commercial law and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia in 1956, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • James practices at Jones, Schneider and Stevens, LLC in Columbia, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Turner Jones's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Contracts

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Trusts

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

Probate

James Turner Jones is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Turner Jones is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Columbia 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 Turner Jones

Where is James Turner Jones's law office located?
James Turner Jones's law practice is located in Columbia, Missouri. The firm is Jones, Schneider and Stevens, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Turner Jones handle?
James Turner Jones focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Turner Jones practiced law?
James Turner Jones has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did James Turner Jones go to law school?
James Turner Jones earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.S., 1956).
How can I contact James Turner Jones for a consultation?
You can contact James Turner Jones 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 Turner Jones received?
James Turner Jones's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri, Columbia
- 1963
B.S.
University of Missouri, Columbia
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1963
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1966

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