About William
William B. 'Bill' Acker: Tax Law and Real Estate Law Specialist in Troy, Michigan
William B. 'Bill' Acker is a distinguished attorney based in Troy, Michigan. With over two decades of experience, Bill maintains an “AV” peer review rating with Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest peer review rating for attorneys. He has been recognized as one of the top 5% of attorneys by Super Lawyers and listed among Best Lawyers' 'Lawyer of the Year.'
Bill is a shareholder, director, and corporate vice president at Kemp Klein. His expertise spans across several critical areas including Tax Law, Litigation & Controversy – Tax, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates, and his work has been published in esteemed publications such as the Journal of Taxation, The Real Property Review, Wayne Law Review, and Michigan Tax Lawyer.
Practice Areas
- Litigation & Controversy – Tax
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Real Estate Law
Awards and Recognitions
- Litigation & Controversy – Tax, Best Attorney USA in Detroit (2014)
- Tax Law, Lawyer of the Year in Troy (2019),
- Real Estate Law, Recognized by Best Attorney USA
- Taxes and Estates, Recognized by Best Attorney USA
Educational Background
- The University of Michigan Law School - Juris Doctor (JD), Class of 1995
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, United States
Bills is a frequent lecturer and speaker at seminars organized by the American Bar Association, Michigan’s Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Real Property Section of State Bar, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, and other professional groups. His focus has been on real estate development, investment, ownership, financing, and structuring, as well as federal tax legislation impacting these areas.
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