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William E. Hellmann

Bill Hellmann has more than 35 years experience as a transactional attorney representing clients in a wide array of business and finance matters. He enjoys drafting and negotiating complex documents, as well as counseling with major clients on legal and business matters. He has significant experience representing airports in contract and financial matters.

Recent Assignments
Bar Admissions
Kentucky
Memberships
American Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar Association
Community Involvement

USA Cares, Inc., Kentucky Chapter, a veteran focused non-profit organization, Secretary and Member

Education
More Than Stites & Harbison

Bill served on active duty with the U.S. Navy for four years, followed by a stint in the Naval Reserves. He served both as a surface warfare officer and as an intelligence officer. Bill served on the board of directors of a publicly-traded company for 22 years and has been a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors.

He is a current member of the U.S. Naval Institute. Bill is an avid fan of college football and basketball. He enjoys regular exercise, especially walking and ping pong. He enjoys spending time with his spouse, three adult children and his six grandchildren.

Accolades

Martindale-Hubbell® AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated

Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law (2013-24)

Best Lawyers in America®, Louisville Area Lawyer of the Year in Corporate Law (2018)

Kentucky Super Lawyers (2007 and 2008)

MH AV 2024 300
Hellmann Best Lawyers2024
Hellmann Bestlawloy2018
Hellmannsuperlaw
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Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 97 of its lawyers are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence according to the publication. Additionally, 12 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 30 attorneys are recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 16, 2024
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Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® Publications

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by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 24, 2023
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Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® Publications

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 98 of its lawyers are included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, 11 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 19 attorneys are recognized in “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 18, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 93 lawyers are included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Additionally, 11 attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 14 attorneys are recognized in “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC September 01, 2021
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Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® Publications

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by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 20, 2020
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Best Lawyers in America Honors 75 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 has recognized 75 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys as selected by their peers in 49 areas of practice. Forty-three of those attorneys selected have been honored for 10 consecutive years or more.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 22, 2019
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Best Lawyers in America honors 72 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2019

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 has recognized 72 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys as selected by their peers in 49 areas of practice. Forty-two of those attorneys selected have been honored for 1...
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 16, 2018
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Best Lawyers in America honors 79 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2018

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by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 17, 2017