Atty. 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 Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Haar & Woods, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on family law, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1982), Missouri U.S. Court of Claims (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1989). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1984) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis The Missouri Bar American Bar Association. 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 manufacturers, banks, securities and transportation brokers, utility companies and individuals in cases 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 includes contested dissolution cases involving a wide range of issues such as spousal support, division of property and child custody
- Mr. Woods is often 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 tortuous interference with business expectancies
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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.
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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 →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Pete Woods is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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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