Atty. William Charles Odle

Atty. William Charles Odle

William Charles Odle is a lawyer practicing education law, entertainment, civil rights and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Overland Park Overland Park 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About William Charles Odle at a glance

William Charles Odle is a Shareholder based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, education, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1988) and Kansas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Eighth and Tenth Circuits U.S. District Cour (1989). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Charles Odle is a lawyer practicing education law, entertainment, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

William Charles Odle's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William Charles Odle is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Kansas →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

William Charles Odle is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Kansas →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

William Charles Odle is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 William Charles Odle

Where is William Charles Odle's law office located?
William Charles Odle'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 William Charles Odle handle?
William Charles Odle focuses on litigation, civil rights, education, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has William Charles Odle practiced law?
William Charles Odle has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William Charles Odle go to law school?
William Charles Odle earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact William Charles Odle for a consultation?
You can contact William Charles Odle 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 Charles Odle received?
William Charles Odle's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1988
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1988
Kansas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Eighth and Tenth Circuits U.S. District Cour
Admitted: 1989

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