Atty. Janis L. Prewitt

Atty. Janis L. Prewitt

Janis L. Prewitt is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, employment law, insurance defense law.

Springfield Springfield 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Janis L. Prewitt at a glance

Janis L. Prewitt is a St. Atty. Gen. Off. based in Springfield, Missouri. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1989). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1989) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Janis L. Prewitt is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, employment law, insurance defense law
  • Janis L. received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Janis L. practices in Springfield, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Janis L. Prewitt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janis L. Prewitt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

Janis L. Prewitt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

Janis L. Prewitt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Janis L. Prewitt is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Springfield 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 Janis L. Prewitt

Where is Janis L. Prewitt's law office located?
Janis L. Prewitt's law practice is located in Springfield, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janis L. Prewitt handle?
Janis L. Prewitt focuses on employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Janis L. Prewitt practiced law?
Janis L. Prewitt has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Janis L. Prewitt go to law school?
Janis L. Prewitt earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Janis L. Prewitt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1989
B.A.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1989

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