Atty. William R. Rapson

Atty. William R. Rapson

Bill Rapson’s practice focuses primarily on litigation and arbitration matters and includes securities work, insurance matters, and a wide variety of other kinds of cases, including representation of both plaintiffs and defendants. He brings decades of wisdom to assist his clients in a career that started at Stanford Law School and has included service as Chief Trial Deputy in the Denver District Attorney’s Office.

Denver Denver 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About William R. Rapson at a glance

William R. Rapson is an Of Counsel based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1971), Colorado (1971), Arizona (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1970) and Occidental College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Bill Rapson’s practice focuses primarily on litigation and arbitration matters and includes securities work, insurance matters, and a wide variety of other kinds of cases, including representation of both plaintiffs and defendants
  • He brings decades of wisdom to assist his clients in a career that started at Stanford Law School and has included service as Chief Trial Deputy in the Denver District Attorney’s Office
  • His practice ranges from small traffic matters to major civil and criminal matters and is very broad in scope.After graduation from college with cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors Bill attended Stanford Law School and served on the Stanford Law Review
  • Upon graduation from law school, Bill clerked for The Honorable William E. Doyle on the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • He has authored several articles and taught legal courses at Metropolitan State College.Recently Bill has become involved in representation regarding wrongful financial and lending matters and has a particularly strong interest in assisting people who are the victims of usurious loan rates

Practice Areas Explained

William R. Rapson's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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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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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William R. Rapson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Colorado →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William R. Rapson

Where is William R. Rapson's law office located?
William R. Rapson's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R. Rapson handle?
William R. Rapson focuses on personal injury, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has William R. Rapson practiced law?
William R. Rapson has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William R. Rapson go to law school?
William R. Rapson earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact William R. Rapson for a consultation?
You can contact William R. Rapson 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 R. Rapson received?
William R. Rapson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1970
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971
Colorado
Admitted: 1971
Arizona
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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