Atty. Donald Williamson Smith

Atty. Donald Williamson Smith

Donald Williamson Smith is a lawyer practicing employee benefit law, estate planning, taxation law. Donald received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald Williamson Smith at a glance

Donald Williamson Smith is a estate planning, employment, and tax attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1980). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1984) and University of Missouri (A.B., 1974). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald Williamson Smith is a lawyer practicing employee benefit law, estate planning, taxation law
  • Donald received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Donald practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Williamson Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald Williamson Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Donald Williamson Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Donald Williamson Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Donald Williamson Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Kansas City 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald Williamson Smith

Where is Donald Williamson Smith's law office located?
Donald Williamson Smith's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Williamson Smith handle?
Donald Williamson Smith focuses on estate planning, employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Donald Williamson Smith practiced law?
Donald Williamson Smith has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Donald Williamson Smith go to law school?
Donald Williamson Smith earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1984); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact Donald Williamson Smith for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
- 1984
A.B.
University of Missouri
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1980

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