Atty. William B. "Bill" Acker
William B. “Bill” Acker is a shareholder, director, and corporate vice president at Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. His practice focuses on Litigation and Controversy – Tax , Tax Law , Trusts and Estates , and Real Estate Law.
Litigation and Controversy - Tax & More Attorney · Serving Troy, MI · 51+ Years Experience
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About William B. "Bill" Acker at a Glance
William B. "Bill" Acker is a trusts, real estate, tax, and tax litigation attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Kemp Klein. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan (1975). Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1975) and University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William B. "Bill" Acker
- William B. “Bill” Acker is a shareholder, director, and corporate vice president at Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan
- His practice focuses on Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, and Real Estate Law
- Bill represents businesses, property owners, and individuals in complex tax disputes, estate planning matters, and real estate transactions and controversies
- Bill holds an “AV” peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating awarded through that organization’s peer review process
- He has been selected for inclusion in Michigan Super Lawyers magazine from 2010 through 2019 in the practice area of Estate Planning & Probate
- He has also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 for Litigation & Controversy – Tax, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, and Real Estate Law (Copyright 2019 by Woodward/White, Inc., of SC), and was named the Best Lawyers® 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” for Tax Law in Troy, Michigan
- In addition, he has been included in DBusiness magazine’s list of Top Lawyers in 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018 for Tax Law and was selected as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Taxation Law by American Lawyer Media
- Bill writes and speaks frequently on business, tax, and estate planning issues affecting real estate owners, investors, and closely held businesses
- He has authored numerous articles addressing tax and estate planning strategies for real property ownership, debt restructuring and workouts, tax-deferred like-kind exchanges, partnership taxation, and state property tax matters
- His work has appeared in the Journal of Taxation, the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Section’s journal The Real Property Review, the Wayne Law Review, and the State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section’s journal, the Michigan Tax Lawyer
- He is a frequent lecturer on the tax impact of federal legislation on real estate development, financing, investment, and ownership, as well as the structuring of real estate and other business and joint commercial ventures
- Bill has presented seminars for organizations including the American Bar Association, the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Michigan, the Real Property Section of the State Bar of Michigan, the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, and other professional groups of real estate attorneys, tax attorneys, and certified public accountants
Practice Areas Explained
William B. "Bill" Acker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William B. "Bill" Acker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Troy.
Trusts in Troy
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Real Estate Law in Troy
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William B. "Bill" Acker is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
Tax Law in Troy
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
William B. "Bill" Acker is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →
Tax Litigation in Troy
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Troy
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Troy are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Troy Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Troy-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Troy Choose William B. "Bill" Acker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William B. "Bill" Acker's practice in the field of trusts, real estate, tax, and tax litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William B. "Bill" Acker brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, real estate, and tax, William B. "Bill" Acker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Troy
A Troy-based practice means William B. "Bill" Acker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues William B. "Bill" Acker Handles in Troy
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