Atty. William E. Hesch
William E. Hesch, Esq., CPA, PFS has over 40 years of CPA experience and over 25 years of trust, estate and Medicaid planning and other legal experience in Cincinnati.
Corporate Taxation Law & More Attorney · Serving Cincinnati, OH · 46+ Years Experience
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About William E. Hesch at a Glance
William E. Hesch is a Member based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at William E. Hesch Law Firm, LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1980) and Kentucky (1981). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Morehead State University (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William E. Hesch
- William E. Hesch, Esq., CPA, PFS has over 40 years of CPA experience and over 25 years of trust, estate and Medicaid planning and other legal experience in Cincinnati
- Having received his B.S. in accounting at Morehead State University in 1974, he graduated from Northern Kentucky University Chase Law School in 1980 and is licensed as an attorney and CPA in both Ohio and Kentucky
- Bill began his career as Audit/ Tax Manager for BKD, LLP (formerly Arnowitz, Chaiken, & Hardesty, CPAs in Cincinnati), while attending Chase Law School at night
- For years Bill has assisted family business owners in all aspects of their business: accounting, banking, auditing, management consulting, budgeting and taxes
- While he was in law school, he was an audit manager for a wide variety of businesses, including banks, distribution companies, and manufacturers
- After graduating law school in 1980, he joined the tax department at Touche Ross (later Deloitte & Touche, now Deloitte)
- In 1986, he became a tax partner, an accomplishment achieved by only a fraction of all CPAs
- As a tax partner, he assisted family-owned businesses in succession and business planning, banking relationships and issues, and tax and financial planning for business owners
- In 1988, Bill became one of the first 400 CPAs in the country to become a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
- The PFS specialization designation, administered by the American Institute of CPAs, recognizes CPAs who specialize in financial planning and requires re-certification every three years
- In 1991, Bill became the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Squeri Food Services, a food service distributor
- He was able to utilize his diverse experience and education to assist the company in achieving significant growth, including its new freezer building expansion in 1993 and positioning the company to grow sales from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000 by 1996
- Bill founded his own CPA and law practices in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1993 and has been an Adjunct Professor at Chase Law School teaching Accounting for Lawyers and Business Basics for Lawyers since 1985
- He manages William E. Hesch CPAs, LLC, which is supported by three professional staff who provide tax and business advisory services for privately-owned businesses
- The CPA firm works with business owners to minimize their taxes and assist as a financial and business advisor in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati Area
- He focuses his CPA practice in the areas of estate and income tax planning, pension planning, business valuations, succession planning, and buy/sell agreements for business owners
- He is one of only approximately 5,100 CPAs in the country who is a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
- He is one of only a few practicing attorneys in Cincinnati who are also a CPA/PFS and one of only 80 CPA/PFSs in a 50 mile radius of Cincinnati
Practice Areas Explained
William E. Hesch's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Hesch handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cincinnati.
Trusts in Cincinnati
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Probate in Cincinnati
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Estate Planning & Probate in Cincinnati
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment Law in Cincinnati
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William E. Hesch is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Business & Corporate Law in Cincinnati
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Cincinnati
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 venue, 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.
Cincinnati Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cincinnati-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 Cincinnati Choose William E. Hesch
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 E. Hesch's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William E. Hesch brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio and Kentucky, William E. Hesch can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, William E. Hesch can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati-based practice means William E. Hesch attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues William E. Hesch Handles in Cincinnati
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