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Atty. Sam L. Colville

Atty. Sam L. Colville

Sam L. Colville is a lawyer practicing business litigation, communications, unfair trade practices and 2 other areas of law.

Overland Park Overland Park 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (913) 399-2453 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Sam L. Colville at a glance

Sam L. Colville is a Member based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Holman Hansen & Colville, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1971), U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1970) and East Tennessee State University (B.S., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Media Law Resource Center. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sam L. Colville is a lawyer practicing business litigation, communications, unfair trade practices and 2 other areas of law
  • Sam L. received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1964, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Sam L. practices at Holman Hansen & Colville, P.C. in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Sam L. Colville's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sam L. Colville handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Sam L. Colville is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Sam L. Colville is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Rights

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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 Sam L. Colville

Where is Sam L. Colville's law office located?
Sam L. Colville's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Holman Hansen & Colville, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sam L. Colville handle?
Sam L. Colville focuses on employment, business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Sam L. Colville practiced law?
Sam L. Colville has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Sam L. Colville go to law school?
Sam L. Colville earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1964).
How can I contact Sam L. Colville for a consultation?
You can contact Sam L. Colville 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 Sam L. Colville received?
Sam L. Colville's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1970
B.S.
East Tennessee State University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
Kansas
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1998

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