Atty. William Jay Powell
William Jay Powell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, international law. William received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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William Jay Powell is a Partner based in Columbia, Missouri, practicing at Smith Lewis, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, and international. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S (1981). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1981) and University of Missouri at Columbia (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boone County Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Jay Powell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, international law
- William received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years
- William practices at Smith Lewis, LLP in Columbia, MO
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William Jay Powell is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William Jay Powell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
William Jay Powell is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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