Atty. William B. Swearer

Atty. William B. Swearer

William B. Swearer is a lawyer practicing trust, estate planning & probate, business and 3 other areas of law.

Hutchinson Hutchinson 70 yrs experience 70 year
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About William B. Swearer at a glance

William B. Swearer is an Of Counsel based in Hutchinson, Kansas, practicing at Martindell Swearer Shaffer Ridenour LLP. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1956). Educated at University of Kansas (LL.B., 1955) and Princeton University (A.B., 1951). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1992-1993) and American (Representative House of Delegates from Kansas, 1995-2000) Bar Associations American Bar Foundation (State Chair, 1997-2002, Reno County, Kansas. Serands clients in Hutchinson, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William B. Swearer is a lawyer practicing trust, estate planning & probate, business and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1951, and has been licensed for 70 years
  • William practices at Martindell Swearer Shaffer Ridenour LLP in Hutchinson, KS

Practice Areas Explained

William B. Swearer's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

William B. Swearer is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Kansas →

Trusts

William B. Swearer is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

William B. Swearer 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.

William B. Swearer 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.

William B. Swearer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Hutchinson 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 William B. Swearer

Where is William B. Swearer's law office located?
William B. Swearer's law practice is located in Hutchinson, Kansas. The firm is Martindell Swearer Shaffer Ridenour LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William B. Swearer handle?
William B. Swearer focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has William B. Swearer practiced law?
William B. Swearer has 70+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1956.
Where did William B. Swearer go to law school?
William B. Swearer earned their education at (LL.B., 1955); (A.B., 1951).
How can I contact William B. Swearer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William B. Swearer received?
William B. Swearer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Kansas
- 1955
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1951

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1956

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