Atty. William Frank Ford

Atty. William Frank Ford

William Frank Ford is a lawyer practicing government, environmental, environmental insurance analysis and recovery and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About William Frank Ford at a glance

William Frank Ford is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circu (1985). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Frank Ford is a lawyer practicing government, environmental, environmental insurance analysis and recovery and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William Frank Ford's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Frank Ford is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Frank Ford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William Frank Ford is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Missouri →

Government & Administrative Law

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

William Frank Ford 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 Frank Ford

Where is William Frank Ford's law office located?
William Frank Ford's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Lathrop Gage LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Frank Ford handle?
William Frank Ford focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William Frank Ford practiced law?
William Frank Ford has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William Frank Ford go to law school?
William Frank Ford earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact William Frank Ford for a consultation?
You can contact William Frank Ford 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 Frank Ford received?
William Frank Ford's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circu
Admitted: 1985

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