Atty. William N. Kirkham
William is a member of the firm's corporate and personal planning and family business departments. His practice includes extensive work in counseling owners of closely held businesses, general business and tax planning, acquisitions and commercial transactions, and personal estate planning.
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William N. Kirkham is a business attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1975) and University of Cincinnati (—, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell (2026). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William is a member of the firm's corporate and personal planning and family business departments
- His practice includes extensive work in counseling owners of closely held businesses, general business and tax planning, acquisitions and commercial transactions, and personal estate planning
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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 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.
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