Atty. William P. Matthews

Atty. William P. Matthews

Mr. William P.

Overland Park Overland Park 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (913) 399-2453 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William P. Matthews at a glance

William P. Matthews is a Member based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Foulston Siefkin LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, real estate, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1997) and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1997). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1997) and Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William P. Matthews is a lawyer practicing trademarks, trade secrets, franchises and franchising and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices at Foulston Siefkin LLP in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

William P. Matthews's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

William P. Matthews is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William P. Matthews is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Kansas →

Trade Secrets

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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 P. Matthews

Where is William P. Matthews's law office located?
William P. Matthews's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Foulston Siefkin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. Matthews handle?
William P. Matthews focuses on trademark, business, real estate, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has William P. Matthews practiced law?
William P. Matthews has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William P. Matthews go to law school?
William P. Matthews earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact William P. Matthews for a consultation?
You can contact William P. Matthews 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 P. Matthews received?
William P. Matthews's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1997
B.S.
Oklahoma State University
- 1994

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1997

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