William N. Kirk
PARTNER, ATTORNEY
About William N. Kirk
- TRUSTS, ESTATES & TAX
ATTORNEY CREDENTIALS
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Pinnacle Award Recipient for Excellence in Charitable Planning (2015)
- The Florida Bar Association, Tax Section and Real Property and Probate Section
- Indian River County Bar Association
- Indian River Estate Planning Council, past President and past Director
- Kansas State University (B.S., cum laude, 1986)
- Washburn University, School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1990)
- University of Miami, School of Law (LL.M., Estate Planning, 2003)
- Lifelong fan of K-State Athletics and K.C. Chiefs
- 80’s Music and Wood-Fired BBQ
- Kansas Open Meetings: An Executive Session Primer, 8 Kan. Mun. L. Ann. 153-68 (1991), also published in 9 Kan. Govt. J. 248-53 (1991), and cited by Michael R. Heim, Kansas Local Government Law §5.19 at 5-5 (1991).
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William N. Kirk co-chairs our firm’s Estate Planning & Tax Group, focusing his practice on sophisticated estate and tax planning, probate and trust administration, and taxation matters. Known for his dedication to excellence, Mr. Kirk holds a Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating, reflecting the highest level of professional achievement as recognized by his peers.
Raised on a diversified crop and livestock farm in northwestern Kansas , Will obtained a bachelor’s degree in agriculture economics from Kansas State University prior to pursuing a law degree from the Washburn University School of Law, where he graduated first in his class, received eleven American Jurisprudence Awards, served as Notes Editor of the Washburn Law Journal and earned membership in the Washburn Moot Court Council. Early in his career, he concentrated on business and securities transactions while practicing in Wichita, Kansas, later transitioning to a leadership role in a family-owned enterprise in Palm Beach County, Florida. Building on his background in business, Mr. Kirk pursued specialized studies in estate planning and taxation, earning an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was named an Estate Planning Fellow in recognition of his potential for excellence in this field.
Committed to supporting his community, Mr. Kirk has served in leadership roles with various civic and charitable organizations. He was the founding Chairman of the Board for the United Way Foundation of Indian River County, where he contributed to advancing charitable giving initiatives. In recognition of his service, he received the Pinnacle Award, honoring his dedication to promoting charitable giving through estate and gift planning.
ATTORNEY CREDENTIALS
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Pinnacle Award Recipient for Excellence in Charitable Planning (2015)
- The Florida Bar Association, Tax Section and Real Property and Probate Section
- Indian River County Bar Association
- Indian River Estate Planning Council, past President and past Director
- Kansas State University (B.S., cum laude, 1986)
- Washburn University, School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1990)
- University of Miami, School of Law (LL.M., Estate Planning, 2003)
- Lifelong fan of K-State Athletics and K.C. Chiefs
- 80’s Music and Wood-Fired BBQ
- Kansas Open Meetings: An Executive Session Primer, 8 Kan. Mun. L. Ann. 153-68 (1991), also published in 9 Kan. Govt. J. 248-53 (1991), and cited by Michael R. Heim, Kansas Local Government Law §5.19 at 5-5 (1991).
Notable Settlements and Verdicts
Plaintiff was operating a small motorcycle/scooter when a 91 year old man turned left in front of him hitting him essentially head on. As a result of the collision, the Plaintiff sustained catastrophic injuries to his lower body, including snapped femurs and fractures to the spine and pelvis. After a two week trial the Indian River County jury returned an award totaling $9.381 million.
Medical negligence claim arising out of a breach in the standard of care by a physician and hospital in which an incorrect, corrosive chemical was used during a gynecological procedure, resulting in acid burns and severe permanent injuries to the Plaintiff.
A Brevard County Jury awarded Plaintiff $6.4M against Defendant State Farm, following an accident that resulted in numerous catastrophic orthopedic injuries, including a below knee amputation of the Plaintiff’s left leg.
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All Estate Planning & Tax Group lawyers have an LL.M. in taxation or estate planning, and their professional designations include Florida Bar Board Certification, AV Preeminent for High Professional Excellence, Best Lawyers in America©, and Super Lawyers. Gould Cooksey Fennell has one of the largest, most sophisticated estate planning and tax groups in our area and has served the Treasure Coast in this area of law for over 65 years.
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