About Willa
Willa Staats is an attorney at Cofer & Connelly, PLLC. She joined the firm as part of a team that handles a variety of client matters and practices there as of 2026. She is known among colleagues for a practical approach to casework and steady attention to detail.
Her legal training provided the foundation for the work she does now. Over time she developed routines that suit the day-to-day realities of firm practice: careful intake interviews, targeted research, clear drafting and disciplined case management. Those routines shape how she evaluates new matters and advises clients about options and consequences.
In the office she spends her time preparing filings, meeting with clients, negotiating with opposing counsel and, when litigation requires, supporting courtroom work. She balances written advocacy with face-to-face client counseling. The work requires both precise legal analysis and an ability to translate that analysis into plain language. Staats aims to do both.
Colleagues describe her as steady under pressure. She prioritizes meeting deadlines and keeping clients informed. That usually means setting realistic expectations early, tracking milestones and keeping communication lines open. When cases change course she revisits strategy and adjusts tasks so the team stays aligned.
At Cofer & Connelly she collaborates across the firm. She draws on colleagues for specialized research and works with support staff to manage discovery and administrative needs. The firm environment allows her to combine individual responsibility with team-driven problem solving. That combination informs how she allocates time between client-facing work and behind-the-scenes preparation.
Outside of direct client work, she contributes to the office rhythm through mentoring newer attorneys and sharing practical techniques for managing caseloads. Her interest in efficient process shows up in streamlined checklists and firm protocols that aim to reduce avoidable delays. She values clear files and accessible explanations for clients who are often navigating complex legal issues for the first time.
Her current practice focuses on the matters she handles at Cofer & Connelly, PLLC.