Atty. William E. Burris

Atty. William E. Burris

William E. Burris is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate, merger, acquisitions and divestitures.

St. Louis St. Louis 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (314) 788-4408

Profile Summary

About William E. Burris at a glance

William E. Burris is a business, tax, and m&a attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1999). Educated at Washington University (J.D. Washington, 1997) and Washington University (B.A. Washington, 1994). Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William E. Burris is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate, merger, acquisitions and divestitures
  • William received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Burris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Burris 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 E. Burris is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

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

William E. Burris is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William E. Burris is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 venue, 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 E. Burris

Where is William E. Burris's law office located?
William E. Burris's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Burris handle?
William E. Burris focuses on business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William E. Burris practiced law?
William E. Burris has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William E. Burris go to law school?
William E. Burris earned their education at (J.D. Washington, 1997); (B.A. Washington, 1994).
How can I contact William E. Burris for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Washington
Washington University
- 1997
B.A. Washington
Washington University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1999

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