Atty. William Duane Benton

Atty. William Duane Benton

William Duane Benton is a lawyer practicing tax law, state constitutional law, administrative law. William received a M.B.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About William Duane Benton at a glance

William Duane Benton is a Ct. of App. J. based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on tax, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. Tax Court U.S. Co (1975). Educated at Memphis State University (M.B.A. Acct., 1979) and Yale University Law School (J.D., 1975). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Duane Benton is a lawyer practicing tax law, state constitutional law, administrative law
  • William received a M.B.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William Duane Benton's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Rights

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Kansas City 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 Duane Benton

Where is William Duane Benton's law office located?
William Duane Benton's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Duane Benton handle?
William Duane Benton focuses on tax, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William Duane Benton practiced law?
William Duane Benton has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William Duane Benton go to law school?
William Duane Benton earned their education at (M.B.A. Acct., 1979); (J.D., 1975).
How can I contact William Duane Benton for a consultation?
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Education

M.B.A. Acct.
Memphis State University
- 1979
J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. Tax Court U.S. Co
Admitted: 1975

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