Atty. Paul John Petit

Atty. Paul John Petit

Paul John Petit is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law. Paul received a B.S. degree from Loyola University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Missoula Missoula 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul John Petit at a glance

Paul John Petit is a personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and estate litigation attorney based in Missoula, Montana. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1973) and Loyola University (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul John Petit is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.S. degree from Loyola University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Paul practices in Missoula, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Paul John Petit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul John Petit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Paul John Petit is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →

Employment Law

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

Paul John Petit is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Montana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Paul John Petit is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Paul John Petit is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Montana →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Paul John Petit is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Montana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Missoula are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana 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 Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul John Petit

Where is Paul John Petit's law office located?
Paul John Petit's law practice is located in Missoula, Montana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul John Petit handle?
Paul John Petit focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Paul John Petit practiced law?
Paul John Petit has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Paul John Petit go to law school?
Paul John Petit earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Paul John Petit for a consultation?
You can contact Paul John Petit 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 Paul John Petit received?
Paul John Petit's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1973
B.S.
Loyola University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Montana
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1999

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