Atty. William G. Petrus

Atty. William G. Petrus

William G. Petrus is a lawyer practicing estate planning, powers of attorney, living wills.

Nixa Nixa 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About William G. Petrus at a glance

William G. Petrus is an Attorney based in Nixa, Missouri. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on estate planning and poa. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1991), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1995). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D., 1991) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Nixa, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William G. Petrus is a lawyer practicing estate planning, powers of attorney, living wills
  • William received a B.A. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices in Nixa, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William G. Petrus's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Power of Attorney

William G. Petrus is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Nixa 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 William G. Petrus

Where is William G. Petrus's law office located?
William G. Petrus's law practice is located in Nixa, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William G. Petrus handle?
William G. Petrus focuses on estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William G. Petrus practiced law?
William G. Petrus has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William G. Petrus go to law school?
William G. Petrus earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact William G. Petrus for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1991
B.A.
Southwest Missouri State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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