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Atty. William H. Hunt

Atty. William H. Hunt

Mr. Hunt has been a trial attorney in Ohio for over forty-eight years.

Westlake Westlake 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (216) 306-1412 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William H. Hunt at a glance

William H. Hunt is a Managing Partner based in Westlake, Ohio, practicing at W.H. Hunt Legal Group, LLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, business, alimony, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1975), United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1976), United States Supreme Court (1978), and United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (2014). Educated at Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D. Magna, 1975) and Purdue University (M.S. Industrial, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Westshore Bar Association. Serands clients in Westlake, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Hunt has been a trial attorney in Ohio for over forty-eight years
  • He has appeared before the Ohio Supreme Court, numerous Ohio courts of appeals, and trial courts at the county and municipal level throughout the state of Ohio as well as before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
  • Mr. Hunt’s litigation experience extends to commercial, construction, personal injury, wrongful death, domestic relations (family law), collections, contracts, probate litigation and public utility matters
  • As the developing area of collaborative law has grown as an alternative to litigated divorce, Mr. Hunt has re-focused his divorce/family law practice in this area
  • Mr. Hunt is an ardent believer in the concept that interest-based negotiation is vastly superior to traditional divorce litigation
  • Mr. Hunt is an experienced arbitrator, mediator, neutral evaluator, guardian ad litem and parenting coordinator
  • Mr. Hunt earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Master of Science in industrial administration from Purdue University in 1969 and 1970 respectively
  • Mr. Hunt graduated from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law of Cleveland State University magna cum laude in 1975
  • Since being admitted to the bar Mr. Hunt has trained in collaborative law, general and divorce mediation, as a guardian ad litem and parenting coordinator
  • Mr. Hunt serves as an approved Guardian ad litem and Parenting Coordinator and neutral evaluator for the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Division of Domestic Relations
  • Mr. Hunt is a member, trustee and past president of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy, and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) as well as the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (formerly, the Cleveland Bar Association and the Cuyahoga County Bar Association) and the Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese
  • Mr. Hunt is admitted to the bar of the State of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court
  • Additionally, Mr. Hunt was on the adjunct faculty of the David N. Meyers College (formerly, Dyke College) paralegal studies program, teaching courses in civil litigation for paralegal students
  • Mr. Hunt is the principal of W. H. Hunt Legal Group, LLC in Westlake, Ohio

Practice Areas Explained

William H. Hunt's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William H. Hunt is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Ohio →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William H. Hunt is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William H. Hunt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Alimony / Spousal Support

William H. Hunt is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Ohio →

Domestic Violence Defense

William H. Hunt is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense 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 Westlake 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William H. Hunt

Where is William H. Hunt's law office located?
William H. Hunt's law practice is located in Westlake, Ohio. The firm is W.H. Hunt Legal Group, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H. Hunt handle?
William H. Hunt focuses on divorce, family law, business, alimony, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William H. Hunt practiced law?
William H. Hunt has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William H. Hunt go to law school?
William H. Hunt earned their education at (J.D. Magna, 1975); (M.S. Industrial, 1970).
How can I contact William H. Hunt for a consultation?
You can contact William H. Hunt 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 H. Hunt received?
William H. Hunt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Magna
Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1975
M.S. Industrial
Purdue University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1975
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1976
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2014
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2016

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