Atty. Timothy Belz

Atty. Timothy Belz

Tim Belz has been in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri since 1982.

St. Louis St. Louis 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy Belz at a glance

Timothy Belz is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Ottsen, Leggat & Belz, L.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on litigation and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1976), Georgia (1978), and Missouri (1981). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1976) and Covenant College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tim Belz has been in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri since 1982
  • He has handled dozens of cases concentrating on the civil liberties of individuals and organizations, particularly first amendment rights of free speech, religious freedom and association, and parental rights
  • He has also handled numerous business litigation matters
  • He has practiced in many state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court
  • Mr. Belz is a 1976 graduate, with high honors, of the University of Iowa Law School, where he graduated Order of the Coif, an honor open to those in the top ten percent of their class
  • He was a 1972 graduate of Covenant College, where he was the Editor in Chief of its award-winning student newspaper
  • Prior to private practice, Mr. Belz was a prosecutor in the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice, where he earned the Attorney General’s Special Achievement Award

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy Belz's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Timothy Belz

Where is Timothy Belz's law office located?
Timothy Belz's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Ottsen, Leggat & Belz, L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy Belz handle?
Timothy Belz focuses on litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Timothy Belz practiced law?
Timothy Belz has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Timothy Belz go to law school?
Timothy Belz earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Timothy Belz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Timothy Belz received?
Timothy Belz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1976
B.A.
Covenant College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1976
Georgia
Admitted: 1978
Missouri
Admitted: 1981

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