ATTORNEYS
Jim Cole Pettis
PARTNER
BIO
Jim opened his practice twenty years ago, building a successful litigation firm rooted in a commitment to strong local representation. A long-time legal advocate for children, Jim has advised area residents and businesses for over two decades on nearly every legal issue. Jim is a former municipal judge who understands how these issues are viewed by jurists, which gives him a unique advantage in the courtroom. At the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Jim received the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in Trial Techniques.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Family Law
Personal Injury
Contract Law
Property Law
ADMISSIONS:
Oklahoma State Courts
Sac and Fox Nation
Citizen Pottawatomi Nation
Kickapoo Nation
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
EDUCATION
B.S., St. Gregory's University
Juris Doctorate, University of Oklahoma
Wanted
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Represent clients in district court
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Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
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Advise clients on business and legal transactions
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Negotiate settlements
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Comply with all legal standards and regulations required by Oklahoma Law
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Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law & running a law office
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Track/record work completed on all client matters
QUALIFICATIONS
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Juris Doctorate or the ability to obtain a JD within six (6) months
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Familiarity with various legal documents
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Ability to build rapport with clients
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to speak publicly regarding legal matters
AREAS OF PRACTICE
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Family
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Civil
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Criminal
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Probate
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Personal Injury
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Guardianship
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Wills and Trusts
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Adoption
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GTCA
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Constitutional
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Contracts
Call us today
405.275.6984