Atty. Mark Joseph Pelts

Atty. Mark Joseph Pelts

Mark Joseph Pelts is a lawyer practicing business and corporations, business and corporations - general business, civil practice and 6 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Kennett Kennett 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Mark Joseph Pelts at a glance

Mark Joseph Pelts is a Member based in Kennett, Missouri, practicing at Pelts, McMullan & Edgington. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1979). Educated at St. Mary's University (J.D., 1979) and Southeast Missouri State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dunklin County Bar Association The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Kennett, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Joseph Pelts is a lawyer practicing business and corporations, business and corporations - general business, civil practice and 6 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Mark practices at Pelts, McMullan & Edgington in Kennett, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Joseph Pelts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Joseph Pelts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Mark Joseph Pelts is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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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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 Kennett 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 Mark Joseph Pelts

Where is Mark Joseph Pelts's law office located?
Mark Joseph Pelts's law practice is located in Kennett, Missouri. The firm is Pelts, McMullan & Edgington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Joseph Pelts handle?
Mark Joseph Pelts focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Mark Joseph Pelts practiced law?
Mark Joseph Pelts has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Mark Joseph Pelts go to law school?
Mark Joseph Pelts earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Mark Joseph Pelts for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Joseph Pelts 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 Mark Joseph Pelts received?
Mark Joseph Pelts's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
St. Mary's University
- 1979
B.A.
Southeast Missouri State University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1979

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