Atty. William J. Shapiro

Atty. William J. Shapiro

William J. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing estate planning, transactional practice, federal taxation and 4 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 65 Years Experience 65 year
Call (816) 379-3013

Profile Summary

About William J. Shapiro at a glance

William J. Shapiro is an Of Counsel based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Dysart Taylor McMonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C.. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on formation, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1961). Educated at New York University School of Law (Graduate Studies, 1962) and University of Michigan (LL.B., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association The Missouri Bar Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William J. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing estate planning, transactional practice, federal taxation and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from New York University School of Law in 1962, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • William practices at Dysart Taylor McMonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

William J. Shapiro is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Missouri →

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 J. Shapiro is one of 203,974 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 J. Shapiro 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 J. Shapiro is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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 J. Shapiro

Where is William J. Shapiro's law office located?
William J. Shapiro's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Dysart Taylor McMonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Shapiro handle?
William J. Shapiro focuses on formation, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William J. Shapiro practiced law?
William J. Shapiro has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did William J. Shapiro go to law school?
William J. Shapiro earned their education at (Graduate Studies, 1962); (LL.B., 1961).
How can I contact William J. Shapiro for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Shapiro 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 J. Shapiro received?
William J. Shapiro's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Graduate Studies
New York University School of Law
- 1962
LL.B.
University of Michigan
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1961

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