Atty. Craig R. Hersch

Atty. Craig R. Hersch

CRAIG R. HERSCH is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates attorney and CPA.

Fort Myers Fort Myers 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig R. Hersch at a glance

Craig R. Hersch is a Member based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Sheppard Law Firm. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Florida (1989), U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1990), and District of Columbia (2016). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1989) and University of Florida (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • CRAIG R. HERSCH is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates attorney and CPA
  • He is the creator of The Family Estate & Legacy Solution®, a unique process designed to transform his clients’ legal, tax and financial concerns into a coordinated and understandable estate plan
  • His firm’s web site contains trademarked Family Estate & Legacy Minutes™, short videos answering common estate planning questions
  • Hersch’s Family Estate & Legacy Series™ workshops and accompanying videos help his clients identify the legal and tax issues that his clients should address, and then provides them a framework to work together to accomplish their goals
  • An example of this is his process that addresses estate planning issues common to new Floridians
  • Hersch has authored several articles appearing in a variety of professional journals
  • He pens a weekly estate planning column in a Sanibel and Captiva newspaper that can also be seen as a blog on his firm’s web site
  • Hersch enjoys an AV Martindale Hubbell rating, the highest attainable by the independent national attorney rating service, has been selected as a Worth 100 Top Attorney and is a SuperLawyer Top US Lawyer
  • Craig is a frequent lecturer at legal and CPA continuing education workshops
  • A multiple graduate of the University of Florida, with accounting and law degrees, he is married to wife Patti
  • Craig & Patti have three daughters, Gabrielle, Courtney and Madison, who they are very proud of

Practice Areas Explained

Craig R. Hersch's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Craig R. Hersch is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Florida →

Trusts

Craig R. Hersch is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

Craig R. Hersch is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →

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.

Craig R. Hersch is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Craig R. Hersch is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Craig R. Hersch

Where is Craig R. Hersch's law office located?
Craig R. Hersch's law practice is located in Fort Myers, Florida. The firm is Sheppard Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig R. Hersch handle?
Craig R. Hersch focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Craig R. Hersch practiced law?
Craig R. Hersch has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Craig R. Hersch go to law school?
Craig R. Hersch earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Craig R. Hersch for a consultation?
You can contact Craig R. Hersch 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 Craig R. Hersch received?
Craig R. Hersch's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1989
B.S.
University of Florida
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2016

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