Atty. William D. Hakes
William D. Hakes is a lawyer practicing railroad, litigation, employment & labor and 1 other area of law.
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William D. Hakes is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1987) and Illinois (1988). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Illinois (B.S. University, 1979). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William D. Hakes is a lawyer practicing railroad, litigation, employment & labor and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 39 years
- William practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis, MO
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William D. Hakes's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Hakes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William D. Hakes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William D. Hakes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
William D. Hakes is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Missouri →
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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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