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Attorney James Pettit is a staff attorney at Pettit Law Office, where he focuses his practice on personal injury, workers’ compensation, and adoptions. He holds a B.A. from Drury University and a J.D. from the University of Missouri – Kansas City Law School. Throughout his legal career, James has improved as a lawyer under the mentorship of his father, Scott Pettit, and his grandfather, Walter Pettit, both attorneys at Pettit Law Office. He previously served as a public defender intern for the Jackson County Public Defender’s Office before joining his father and grandfather at their firm. James maintains a strong work ethic and an insatiable desire to help clients navigate their complex legal matters. He is a member of various professional associations and legal organizations.
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Licensed in Missouri for 12 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2013
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Location
Petit Law office
200 S Elliott Ave., Aurora, MO, 65605
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Posted by Kent | December 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Excellent attorney
Excellent attorney. James helped us update our wills and trusts. Very knowledgeable and competent. Reasonable rates and willing to spend time with us. He had lots of good advice.
Posted by Jessica | June 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Fantastic Experience
James was our family's attorney for the adoption of our daughter. From day one, he was very accommodating of my husband and my schedules. He was very patient will all our questions and concerns and was able to provide clarity in a way we could understand. Our family felt that he cared about our famil...
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Pettit Law Office
2011 - 2013
Public Defender Intern, Jackson County Public Defender's Office
2008 - 2010
Investigator/Process Server, Pettit Law Office
Associations
39th Circuit Bar Association
Past President
Missouri State Bar Association
Member
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Member
U.S. Western District Court
Member
Southern District Court of Appeals
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
Education
2013
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Drury University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish