Atty. Jay Preston Cummings
Jay Preston Cummings is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, family law and 2 other areas of law. Jay received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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Jay Preston Cummings is a Member based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at Jay P. Cummings Attorney at Law. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, workers comp, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1975). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1974) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jay Preston Cummings is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, family law and 2 other areas of law
- Jay received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Jay practices at Jay P. Cummings Attorney at Law in Springfield, MO
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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.
Jay Preston Cummings is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Jay Preston Cummings is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Missouri →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jay Preston Cummings is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →
Jay Preston Cummings is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Missouri →
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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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