Atty. William Edward Raney

Atty. William Edward Raney

William Edward Raney is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, tax exempt organizations, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About William Edward Raney at a glance

William Edward Raney is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Copilevitz & Canter, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on ip, tax, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1995) and Kansas (1996). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Missouri (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Edward Raney is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, tax exempt organizations, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • William practices at Copilevitz & Canter, LLC in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William Edward Raney's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Edward Raney is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

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

William Edward Raney is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

William Edward Raney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Rights

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

William Edward Raney is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Missouri →

Government & Administrative Law

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

William Edward Raney is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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 Edward Raney

Where is William Edward Raney's law office located?
William Edward Raney's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Copilevitz & Canter, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Edward Raney handle?
William Edward Raney focuses on ip, tax, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William Edward Raney practiced law?
William Edward Raney has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did William Edward Raney go to law school?
William Edward Raney earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact William Edward Raney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
University of Missouri
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1995
Kansas
Admitted: 1996

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