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Pete Woods, Business Attorney in St Louis, Missouri

focused on Business, Family Law, and Litigation

Haar & Woods LLP

St Louis, MO

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Pete Woods is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Haar & Woods LLP.

Based in
St. Louis, MISSOURI
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Family Law · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Family Law, and Litigation matters from St. Louis, MISSOURI.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Pete Woods: Pete Woods is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Haar & Woods LLP.

Areas of practice

Pete's practice areas in St Louis

Pete concentrates on business, family law, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Pete handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in St Louis, Missouri

Pete takes business matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Pete agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in St Louis, Missouri

Pete takes family law matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Pete agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in St Louis, Missouri

Pete takes litigation matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Pete agrees to represent you.

Biography

Pete Woods, business attorney serving St Louis

Pete Woods is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Haar & Woods LLP. Pete works from St Louis, Missouri and takes on business matters across the region.

Mr. Woods' civil litigation and arbitration practice includes trials and appeals in federal and state court, with an emphasis on business litigation, family law and real estate. His business litigation experience includes the representation of a variety of clients (individuals and companies) and involving such diverse subjects as civil RICO, fraud, shareholder rights, Merchandise Act claims, breach of contract, personal injury, and terms and conditions of employment.

His family law practice regularly involves contested dissolution cases covering a wide range of issues such as spousal support, division of property and child custody. Mr. Woods has, at times, been specially retained to focus on valuing business interests, including professional practices. Subjects of his family law cases handled on appeal include the enforceability of post-nuptial agreements, spousal support rights after traumatic injuries, and the determination of marital/separate property rights in lengthy marriages.

His real estate cases have included eminent domain, zoning, contractor/developer disputes, professional liability and numerous and varied contractual disputes. Other matters he has briefed and argued on appeal include cases involving the Missouri Franchise Act, fraud, and tortious interference with business expectancies.

Pete's approach to business cases

Mr. Woods' civil litigation and arbitration practice includes trials and appeals in federal and state court, with an emphasis on business litigation, family law and real estate. His business litigation experience includes the representation of a variety of clients (individuals and companies) and involving such diverse subjects as civil RICO, fraud, shareholder rights, Merchandise Act claims,…

Clients Pete works with

Pete reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, family law, and litigation matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Pete studied and practices

  • University of Missouri

    — · 1978

  • Washington University in St. Louis

    J.D. · 1984

Jurisdictions

Pete's state bar admissions

  • Missouri, The Missou

    ACTIVE

Pete studied at — in University of Missouri and J.D. in Washington University in St. Louis.

Law school and academic background

Pete completed — in University of Missouri and J.D. in Washington University in St. Louis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Pete runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Pete's legal honors and published work

Pete has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame (Inducted 2022)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Missouri Lawyers Media, Diversity and Inclusion Award (2019 Honoree)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyer (as named by Law and Politics in Business Litigation, 2012 through 2022)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame (Inducted 2022) (2026).

Locations

Pete Woods's office in St. Louis

Pete's primary office is at 1010 Market Street, Suite 1620, St. Louis, Missouri, 63101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Haar & Woods LLP

1010 Market Street, Suite 1620

St. Louis, Missouri 63101

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Client reviews of Pete Woods

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Hiring guide

How to hire Pete Woods — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Pete usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Pete charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Pete's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Pete will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in St Louis, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Pete

Pete discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Pete confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Pete's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Pete Woods

  • How much does it cost to hire Pete for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Pete walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Pete offer a free consultation?

    Pete charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Pete's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Pete's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Pete gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Pete take my case if I'm outside St Louis?

    Pete is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Pete will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Pete?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Pete will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Pete accepting new business clients right now?

    Pete's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving St Louis, Jefferson City and Kansas City in Missouri

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