Atty. William H. Copeland

Atty. William H. Copeland

William H. Copeland is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, corporate law, real estate law.

St. Louis St. Louis 78 yrs experience 78 year
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Profile Summary

About William H. Copeland at a glance

William H. Copeland is a estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 78+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1948. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1948), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1950), and U.S. Tax Court (1978). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1948) and Washington University (B.S., 1942). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William H. Copeland is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, corporate law, real estate law
  • William received a B.S. in B.A. degree from Washington University in 1942, and has been licensed for 78 years
  • William practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William H. Copeland's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William H. Copeland is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William H. Copeland is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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 H. Copeland

Where is William H. Copeland's law office located?
William H. Copeland's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H. Copeland handle?
William H. Copeland focuses on estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William H. Copeland practiced law?
William H. Copeland has 78+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1948.
Where did William H. Copeland go to law school?
William H. Copeland earned their education at (J.D., 1948); (B.S., 1942).
How can I contact William H. Copeland for a consultation?
You can contact William H. Copeland 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 H. Copeland received?
William H. Copeland's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1948
B.S.
Washington University
- 1942

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1948
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1950
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978

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