Atty. William D. Sherman

Atty. William D. Sherman

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Cincinnati Cincinnati 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About William D. Sherman at a glance

William D. Sherman is a Shareholder based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1994) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1994). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1994) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

Client Reviewed This badge is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by a past client. Peer Reviewed Rated This badge is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by another attorney. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

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AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Sherman's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William D. Sherman is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

William D. Sherman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

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.

William D. Sherman is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

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

William D. Sherman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Estate & Gift Tax

William D. Sherman is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

Looking for additional Ohio attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Cincinnati or all attorneys in Ohio.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William D. Sherman

Where is William D. Sherman's law office located?
William D. Sherman's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Sherman handle?
William D. Sherman focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William D. Sherman practiced law?
William D. Sherman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William D. Sherman go to law school?
William D. Sherman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact William D. Sherman for a consultation?
You can contact William D. Sherman 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 D. Sherman received?
William D. Sherman's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 1994
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1994

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