Kirkland Hochstetler PLLC
About Kirkland Hochstetler PLLC
Kirkland Hochstetler PLLC is a leading law firm with two lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across four practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1997. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Kirkland Hochstetler PLLC has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Kirkland Hochstetler PLLC's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Canton, Ohio
- Liberty, Missouri
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Recognized Lawyers at Kirkland Hochstetler PLLC
Bob Kirkland is the Founding Partner of the law firm of Kirkland Woods & Martinsen LLP, which has offices in Liberty, Missouri, Springfield, Missouri and Overland Park, Kansas. He is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Kansas. He works with a variety of individual clients, handling the preparation of Wills, Living Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Irrevocable Trusts, Charitable Trusts and Minor’s Trusts, and counseling clients in the areas of gifting techniques, asset protect...
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