Atty. William Michael Lawson

Atty. William Michael Lawson

William Michael Lawson is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, traditional labor law/arbitration, restrictive covenant litigation and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About William Michael Lawson at a glance

William Michael Lawson is a Shareholder based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1992), Illinois (1993), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1993), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illino (2009). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1992) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.S.B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis American Bar Association. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Michael Lawson is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, traditional labor law/arbitration, restrictive covenant litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • William practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Lawson's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

William Michael Lawson is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Michael Lawson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Employment Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 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 Michael Lawson

Where is William Michael Lawson's law office located?
William Michael Lawson's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Lawson handle?
William Michael Lawson focuses on contracts, employment, business, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William Michael Lawson practiced law?
William Michael Lawson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did William Michael Lawson go to law school?
William Michael Lawson earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S.B.A., 1989).
How can I contact William Michael Lawson for a consultation?
You can contact William Michael Lawson 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 Michael Lawson received?
William Michael Lawson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1992
B.S.B.A.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1992
Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illino
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. C
Admitted: 2011

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