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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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.
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- 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 attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Pete Woods is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Pete Woods is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Pete Woods is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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