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Atty. William H. McDonald

Atty. William H. McDonald

William H. McDonald is a lawyer practicing business litigation, antitrust, product liability and 1 other area of law.

Springfield Springfield 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About William H. McDonald at a glance

William H. McDonald is a Member based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at McDonald, Hosmer, King & Royce, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1971), U.S. Supreme Court (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1971) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William H. McDonald is a lawyer practicing business litigation, antitrust, product liability and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices at McDonald, Hosmer, King & Royce, P.C. in Springfield, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William H. McDonald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William H. McDonald 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 H. McDonald is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

William H. McDonald is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

William H. McDonald 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.

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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 Springfield 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. McDonald

Where is William H. McDonald's law office located?
William H. McDonald's law practice is located in Springfield, Missouri. The firm is McDonald, Hosmer, King & Royce, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H. McDonald handle?
William H. McDonald focuses on business, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William H. McDonald practiced law?
William H. McDonald has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William H. McDonald go to law school?
William H. McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact William H. McDonald for a consultation?
You can contact William H. McDonald 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. McDonald received?
William H. McDonald's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1971
B.S.
Southwest Missouri State University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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