Atty. William L. Hess

Atty. William L. Hess

William L. Hess is a lawyer practicing k-12 education, appeals, water, sewer & gas utilities and 3 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About William L. Hess at a glance

William L. Hess is a Shareholder based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Gilmore & Bell A Professional Corporation. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, tax, education, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1973). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1973) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William L. Hess is a lawyer practicing k-12 education, appeals, water, sewer & gas utilities and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at Gilmore & Bell A Professional Corporation in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Hess's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

William L. Hess is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

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

William L. Hess is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

William L. Hess is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William L. Hess is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Missouri →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

William L. Hess is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William L. Hess

Where is William L. Hess's law office located?
William L. Hess's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Gilmore & Bell A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Hess handle?
William L. Hess focuses on business, tax, education, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William L. Hess practiced law?
William L. Hess has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William L. Hess go to law school?
William L. Hess earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact William L. Hess for a consultation?
You can contact William L. Hess 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 L. Hess received?
William L. Hess's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1973
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1973

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