Atty. William Lee Yocum

Atty. William Lee Yocum

William Lee Yocum is a lawyer practicing personal injury and tort law, aviation, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law. William Lee received a B.A. degree from Wichita State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William Lee Yocum at a glance

William Lee Yocum is a Shareholder based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Polsinelli PC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, health care, insurance, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1977). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1977) and Wichita State University (B.A. English, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Defense Research Institute Missouri Society of Hospital Attorneys Kansas City Claims Association (Past President) Missouri Organization of Defense Counsel NTSB Bar Association Lawyer Pilot Bar Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Lee Yocum is a lawyer practicing personal injury and tort law, aviation, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law
  • William Lee received a B.A. degree from Wichita State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William Lee practices at Polsinelli PC in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William Lee Yocum's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

William Lee Yocum is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →

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 Lee Yocum is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

William Lee Yocum is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Missouri →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Lee Yocum is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Missouri →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

William Lee Yocum is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation 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 Lee Yocum

Where is William Lee Yocum's law office located?
William Lee Yocum's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Polsinelli PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lee Yocum handle?
William Lee Yocum focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, health care, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William Lee Yocum practiced law?
William Lee Yocum has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William Lee Yocum go to law school?
William Lee Yocum earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. English, 1973).
How can I contact William Lee Yocum for a consultation?
You can contact William Lee Yocum 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 Lee Yocum received?
William Lee Yocum's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1977
B.A. English
Wichita State University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1977

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