Atty. William Roth Sampson

Atty. William Roth Sampson

William Roth Sampson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, business litigation, global product liability. William received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About William Roth Sampson at a glance

William Roth Sampson is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1971), U.S. Claims Court (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1992), and Missouri (2004). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1971) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sedgwick County. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Roth Sampson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, business litigation, global product liability
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William Roth Sampson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Roth Sampson 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.

William Roth Sampson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Roth Sampson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

William Roth Sampson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

William Roth Sampson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Roth Sampson

Where is William Roth Sampson's law office located?
William Roth Sampson's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Roth Sampson handle?
William Roth Sampson focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William Roth Sampson practiced law?
William Roth Sampson has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William Roth Sampson go to law school?
William Roth Sampson earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William Roth Sampson for a consultation?
You can contact William Roth Sampson 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 Roth Sampson received?
William Roth Sampson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1971
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
Missouri
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. Court of Appea
Admitted: 2007

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