Atty. William R Hineline

Atty. William R Hineline

William R Hineline is a lawyer practicing business law, employee benefits, health care and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About William R Hineline at a glance

William R Hineline is a Counsel based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Varnum Llp. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, and health care. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1968) and U.S. Tax Court (1976). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1967) and Miami University (B.S., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Grand Rapids Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William R Hineline is a lawyer practicing business law, employee benefits, health care and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • William practices at Varnum LLP in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

William R Hineline's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

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

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William R Hineline is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William R Hineline is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

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

William R Hineline is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William R Hineline

Where is William R Hineline's law office located?
William R Hineline's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Varnum Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R Hineline handle?
William R Hineline focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has William R Hineline practiced law?
William R Hineline has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did William R Hineline go to law school?
William R Hineline earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S., 1963).
How can I contact William R Hineline for a consultation?
You can contact William R Hineline 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 R Hineline received?
William R Hineline's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1967
B.S.
Miami University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976

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