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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.
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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
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EDUCATION
B.S., St. Gregory's University
Juris Doctorate, University of Oklahoma
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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
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405.275.6984