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Atty. William E. Hesch

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.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About William E. Hesch at a glance

William E. Hesch is a Member based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practforg at William E. Hesch Law Firm, LLC. They haand 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. 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. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practforg law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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.

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Where is William E. Hesch's law office located?
William E. Hesch's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is William E. Hesch Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has William E. Hesch practiced law?
William E. Hesch has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William E. Hesch go to law school?
William E. Hesch earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1974).
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What awards or recognition has William E. Hesch receiandd?
William E. Hesch's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Salmon P. Chase College of Law
- 1980
B.S.
Morehead State University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1980
Kentucky
Admitted: 1981

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