Av. Pete Woods

Av. Pete Woods

Mr. Woods' civil litigation and arbitration practice includes trials and appeals in federal and state court, with an emphasis on business litigation, family law and real estate.

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Profile Summary

About Pete Woods at a glance

Pete Woods is a family law, business, and litigation attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Haar & Woods LLP. Admitted to practice in Missouri, The Missouri Bar. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 1984) and University of Missouri (—, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Mr. Woods' civil litigation and arbitration practice includes trials and appeals in federal and state court, with an emphasis on business litigation, family law and real estate
  • His business litigation experience includes the representation of a variety of clients (individuals and companies) and involving such diverse subjects as civil RICO, fraud, shareholder rights, Merchandise Act claims, breach of contract, personal injury, and terms and conditions of employment
  • His family law practice regularly involves contested dissolution cases covering a wide range of issues such as spousal support, division of property and child custody
  • Mr. Woods has, at times, been specially retained to focus on valuing business interests, including professional practices
  • Subjects of his family law cases handled on appeal include the enforceability of post-nuptial agreements, spousal support rights after traumatic injuries, and the determination of marital/separate property rights in lengthy marriages
  • His real estate cases have included eminent domain, zoning, contractor/developer disputes, professional liability and numerous and varied contractual disputes
  • Other matters he has briefed and argued on appeal include cases involving the Missouri Franchise Act, fraud, and tortious interference with business expectancies

Practice Areas Explained

Pete Woods's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 St. Louis 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 Pete Woods

Where is Pete Woods's law office located?
Pete Woods's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Haar & Woods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Pete Woods handle?
Pete Woods focuses on family law, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
Where did Pete Woods go to law school?
Pete Woods earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (—, 1978).
How can I contact Pete Woods for a consultation?
You can contact Pete Woods 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 Pete Woods received?
Pete Woods's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Uzmanlık Alanları

Eğitim

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 1984
University of Missouri
- 1978

Ödüller

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame (Inducted 2022)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Missouri Lawyers Media, Diversity and Inclusion Award (2019 Honoree)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyer (as named by Law and Politics in Business Litigation, 2012 through 2022)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Missouri, The Missouri Bar

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