Atty. Walter S. Pettit
Walter S. Pettit is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, business law and 1 other area of law.
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Walter S. Pettit is a Member based in Aurora, Missouri, practicing at Pettit & Cowherd Law Firm. They have 74+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1952. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1952). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1952) and Drury College (A.B. Political, 1949). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Aurora, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Walter S. Pettit is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, business law and 1 other area of law
- Walter received a A.B. degree from Drury College in 1949, and has been licensed for 74 years
- Walter practices at Pettit & Cowherd Law Firm in Aurora, MO
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter S. Pettit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Walter S. Pettit is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Walter S. Pettit is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Walter S. Pettit 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.
Walter S. Pettit is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →
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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 Aurora 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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