Atty. William K. Waugh

Atty. William K. Waugh

William K. Waugh is a lawyer practicing wealth strategies, tax, appeals and litigation and 6 other areas of law.

Overland Park Overland Park 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About William K. Waugh at a glance

William K. Waugh is an Of Counsel based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1968) and Kansas (1984). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1968) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William K. Waugh is a lawyer practicing wealth strategies, tax, appeals and litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • William practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

William K. Waugh's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William K. Waugh is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

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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 K. Waugh is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William K. Waugh is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Real Estate Law

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

William K. Waugh is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William K. Waugh

Where is William K. Waugh's law office located?
William K. Waugh's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Lathrop Gage LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William K. Waugh handle?
William K. Waugh focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has William K. Waugh practiced law?
William K. Waugh has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did William K. Waugh go to law school?
William K. Waugh earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact William K. Waugh for a consultation?
You can contact William K. Waugh 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 K. Waugh received?
William K. Waugh's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1968
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1968
Kansas
Admitted: 1984

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