Atty. Charles Wilmoth Smiley

Atty. Charles Wilmoth Smiley

Charles Wilmoth Smiley is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, closely held business law, estate planning and 6 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years.

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About Charles Wilmoth Smiley at a glance

Charles Wilmoth Smiley is a Shareholder based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1977), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1977), Missouri (1983), and U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1981) and University of Kansas (B.A. University, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan, Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Wilmoth Smiley is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, closely held business law, estate planning and 6 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Charles practices at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Wilmoth Smiley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Wilmoth Smiley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

Charles Wilmoth Smiley is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

Charles Wilmoth Smiley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Charles Wilmoth Smiley is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles Wilmoth Smiley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Charles Wilmoth Smiley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Wilmoth Smiley

Where is Charles Wilmoth Smiley's law office located?
Charles Wilmoth Smiley's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Wilmoth Smiley handle?
Charles Wilmoth Smiley focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Charles Wilmoth Smiley practiced law?
Charles Wilmoth Smiley has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Charles Wilmoth Smiley go to law school?
Charles Wilmoth Smiley earned their education at (LL.M., 1981); (B.A. University, 1971).
How can I contact Charles Wilmoth Smiley for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Wilmoth Smiley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles Wilmoth Smiley received?
Charles Wilmoth Smiley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1981
B.A. University
University of Kansas
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1977
Missouri
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1983

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