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About William C. Hess at a glance
William C. Hess is an Associate based in Wausau, Wisconsin, practicing at Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1970), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1970), U.S. Tax Court (1982), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1988). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1970) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Marathon County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Wausau, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. William C. Hess is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, environmental and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1968, and has been licensed for 56 years
- William practices at Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C. in Wausau, WI
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William C. Hess is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Wisconsin →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William C. Hess is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William C. Hess is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William C. Hess is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
William C. Hess is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →
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Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wausau are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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