About William
William H. 'Will' Heritage III: Experienced Corporate and Real Estate Attorney in Troy, Michigan
Will H. ‘Will’ Heritage III is a highly esteemed corporate and real estate attorney based in Troy, Michigan. With over 17 years of extensive experience, Mr. Heritage specializes in mergers and acquisitions, business formation and planning, corporate law, health care law, and real estate law.
Practice Areas
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Formation & Planning
- Corporate Law
- Health Care Law
- Real Estate Law
Education & Credentials
- Duke University, B.A.
- Michigan State University of Law (f/k/a Detroit College of Law), J.D., cum laude
- Admitted to Practice, Michigan 1995
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan 1995
Awards:
- Recognized: Corporate Law by Best Attorney USA since 2013
- Best Attorney USA in Best Attorney USA (U.S. News - Best Lawyers® Survey) 2013-2016, Michigan Super Lawyers ® 2011-2015, Michigan Rising Stars (Super Lawyers) 2008, dBusiness Top Lawyer 2011-2016, Leading Lawyers 2016, Recognized as a Top Attorney in Michigan by The New York Times
Firms & Affiliations
- Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton PC
- Served on several boards, including as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the S.E. Michigan American Red Cross.
- Active in community and civic organizations, including fundraising events for organizations such as Children’s Hospital.
Languages:
- Mandarin Chinese (Professional Working Level)
- Spanish (Intermediate)
Primary Practice Areas
- Corporate Law: Handling all aspects of corporate governance, including mergers and acquisitions, business formation and planning, and regulatory compliance.
- Health Care Law: Assisting clients in the health care industry with licensing, regulatory issues, and legal challenges related to healthcare operations.
- Mergers & Acquisitions Law: Structuring, negotiating, and closing complex business transactions for both buyers and sellers.
- Real Estate Law: Representing clients in the purchase, sale, leasing, and financing of commercial, professional, industrial, and retail properties. Extensive experience with real estate finance issues.
Will’s approach is to offer personalized legal advice tailored to each client’s unique situation, ensuring that he understands his clients’ objectives and supports them through every stage of their projects or matters. Mr. Heritage works tirelessly to protect his clients' interests while maintaining a pragmatic and solution-oriented perspective.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Corporate Law
- Recognized: Health Care Law
- Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Recognized: Real Estate Law
- Practice Area: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Practice Area: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Practice Area: International Trade and Finance Law
- "AV" Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking by peers for general ethical standards and legal ability
- U.S> News - Best Lawyers in America 2013-2016
- Michigan Super Lawyers 2011-2015
- Michigan Rising Stars (Super Lawyers) 2008
- dBusiness Top Lawyer 2011-2016
- Leading Lawyers 2016
- Recognized as a Top Attorney in Michigan by The New York Times