Atty. William O. Welman

Atty. William O. Welman

William O. Welman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, commercial law and 2 other areas of law.

Kennett Kennett 68 yrs experience 68 year
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About William O. Welman at a glance

William O. Welman is a Member based in Kennett, Missouri, practicing at Welman, Hively Godley, LLP. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1958) and U.S. Tax Court (1960). Educated at University of Missouri (LL.B., 1958) and University of Missouri (B.S., 1953). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dunklin County and American Bar Associations Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Kennett, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William O. Welman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, commercial law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. in B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1953, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • William practices at Welman, Hively Godley, LLP in Kennett, MO and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William O. Welman's Areas of Practice

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

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 O. Welman is one of 226,536 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 O. Welman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

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

William O. Welman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William O. Welman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Commercial Real Estate

William O. Welman is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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 Kennett 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 O. Welman

Where is William O. Welman's law office located?
William O. Welman's law practice is located in Kennett, Missouri. The firm is Welman, Hively Godley, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William O. Welman handle?
William O. Welman focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William O. Welman practiced law?
William O. Welman has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did William O. Welman go to law school?
William O. Welman earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (B.S., 1953).
How can I contact William O. Welman for a consultation?
You can contact William O. Welman 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 O. Welman received?
William O. Welman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Missouri
- 1958
B.S.
University of Missouri
- 1953

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1958
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1960

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