Atty. Thomas Peter Carlton
Tom Carlton was born in Carthage, MO. in 1974, where his family still resides. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Southwest Missouri State University in December, 1996.
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Thomas Peter Carlton is a Partner based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at The Law Firm of Webster & Carlton. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000). Educated at Missouri State University (J.D., 2000) and Missouri State University (B.S., 1996). Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tom Carlton was born in Carthage, MO. in 1974, where his family still resides
- He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Southwest Missouri State University in December, 1996
- He attained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas, School of Law in 2000
- Since passing the bar exam in July 2000, he has practiced in Joplin and Springfield, MO
- He is a member of the American Trial Lawyer Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, The American Bar Association, The Missouri Bar, and the Jasper County Bar
- He practices primarily in the areas of workers’ compensation
- Tom and Angie Carlton have four children, Meaghan, Patrick, Brady, and Carrigan
- Tom is a member of the Board of Directors of the Carthage Fair Acre, Family YMCA and the Carthage Youth Football board
- He enjoys working out, reading and entertainment
- Tom volunteers his time coaching youth football and baseball
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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 Springfield 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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