Atty. William S Painter

Atty. William S Painter

William S Painter is a lawyer practicing licensing, contracts & agreements, corporate and 8 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Jackson Jackson 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About William S Painter at a glance

William S Painter is a Managing Partner based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, contracts, business, ip, and tax. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1974) and U.S. Tax Court (1975). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1975) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American, Mississippi and Capital Area Bar Associations American Health Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William S Painter is a lawyer practicing licensing, contracts & agreements, corporate and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William S Painter's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William S Painter is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Mississippi →

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

William S Painter is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Mississippi →

Tax Law

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

William S Painter is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William S Painter

Where is William S Painter's law office located?
William S Painter's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S Painter handle?
William S Painter focuses on trusts, contracts, business, ip, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William S Painter practiced law?
William S Painter has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William S Painter go to law school?
William S Painter earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1975); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact William S Painter for a consultation?
You can contact William S Painter 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 S Painter received?
William S Painter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University
- 1975
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1975

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