Atty. William A. Richter

Atty. William A. Richter

William A. Richter is a lawyer practicing business litigation, appellate, land use.

St. Louis St. Louis 71 yrs experience 71 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Richter at a glance

William A. Richter is an Of Counsel based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1955). Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (A.B., 1955) and Washington University School of Law LL.B. 1955 Order of the Coif Washington University School of Law LL.B. Washington University Law Quarterly Washington University School of Law LL.B. Associ (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William A. Richter is a lawyer practicing business litigation, appellate, land use
  • William received a A.B. degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1955, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • William practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Richter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Richter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

William A. Richter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Land Use & Zoning

William A. Richter is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

William A. Richter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William A. Richter is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 St. Louis 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 William A. Richter

Where is William A. Richter's law office located?
William A. Richter's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Richter handle?
William A. Richter focuses on business, zoning, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William A. Richter practiced law?
William A. Richter has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did William A. Richter go to law school?
William A. Richter earned their education at (A.B., 1955); (—).
How can I contact William A. Richter for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Richter 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 William A. Richter received?
William A. Richter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

A.B.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 1955
Washington University School of Law LL.B. 1955 Order of the Coif Washington University School of Law LL.B. Washington University Law Quarterly Washington University School of Law LL.B. Associ
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1955

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