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Walter S. Pettit Jr. is an experienced and accomplished lawyer and the senior partner of Pettit Law Office. Walter served as a JAG officer during the Korean Conflict and has enjoyed a lifelong devotion to the Shrine, having served as Potentate of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. He became heavily involved in civic affairs after moving to Aurora in 1958. He currently offers services in estate planning, probate estates, and real estate law. Walter holds a B.A. from Drury University and a J.D. from the University of Missouri – Columbia. He is a member of several professional associations, including the Missouri Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

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.

"I enjoy what I do because I know I get to make a difference in the lives of my clients and their families. Getting to know my clients and being able to help improve their lives is truly satisfying.. I grew up in Southwest Missouri and went to college at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. From there, I went to the University of Missouri in Columbia for law school. I then returned home in 1999 to establish my legal career and haven't left since.. Throughout my career, I have worked in a wide variety of cases for a wide variety of clients. I have over 20 years of experience advising clients all over the Missouri Ozarks. My experiences have ultimately given me a genuinely unique perspective on how to best guide my clients when developing an Estate Plan. I believe my clients benefit from my experience.. I went to law school dreaming of the high drama of courtroom battles like what we see in the movies. And while I still enjoy the courtroom, I have come to realize how enjoyable it is to help clients with Estate Planning.. My goal is to always leave each client better off than when they first walked through my door. Estate Planning allows me to always be part of the solution.. I would love to meet you. Call and schedule your Planning Session!"