William L. Hoge III

William L. Hoge III

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 53 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Louisville, KY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

239 S. Fifth Street, Kentucky Home Life Building, Suite 600, Louisville, KY

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

I've handed thousands of divorce cases over the past 40 years. Everyone of them was unique in some way. I pride myself on being an unapologetic advocate for my clients. The vast majority of divorce cases settle through negotiation, mediation or collaboration. Going to trial should always be the last resort but I am more than happy to go to trial if that's what it takes to get our clients the best possible result.

54 years

40%
Family 25%

"Family Law" encompasses a vast area of domestic relations practice, including divorce, separation, child custody, child support, domestic violence, division of marital assets, restoration of non-marital assets, valuation of business interests or professional practices, division of personal property, division of real estate interests, and much, much more.

54 years

25%
Child Custody 15%

Child custody is a particularly sensitive area. Every parent wants what is best for his or her children but sometimes conflict between the parent results in the child's best interests being confused or misinterpreted. The court sometimes has to be involved in helping the parties learn how to effectively co-parent their children.

54 years

15%
Child Support 10%

Child support in Kentucky is based on a purely mathematical formula. BUT, there is a lot of "art" in attorneys proving what each parent's genuine income is or could be. That's why people need experienced Family Law attorneys to represent them in their child support issues.

54 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic violence is a scourge on our society and it is absolutely inexcusable. BUT, we also recognize that sometimes good people are falsely accused of being abusers, batters or domestic violence perpetrators. The imposition of a Domestic Violence Order is (a) not bullet proof protection for the victim and (b) can have far-reaching effects on an innocent person accused of domestic violence. Talk to an experienced Family Law attorney about your rights and options.

54 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 53 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1972

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

HOGE PARTNERS, PLLC

239 S. Fifth Street, Kentucky Home Life Building, Suite 600, Louisville, KY, 40202

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William L. Hoge III's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

legal consultation

I called Hoge &associates for legal advise on child support that was due to me over the last four years and because of there advise I am able to collect everything that has Ben paid.They were friendly professional and went above and beyond what I expected for consultation. I would strongly recommend... them to anyone looking reprenstation from knowledgeable attorneys!

Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2015

Fighter in court; Knowledgeable, helpful, and fast in the office.

Years ago, Mr. Hoge was on the opposing side of a family members divorce. So when I began the difficult process of leaving my spouse, I knew exactly who I was calling! I made my desires clear and he did everything he could to get me what my children and I needed. William and his staff accomplished th...ings quickly while keeping me informed. He fought hard for me when I really needed help. I recommend him to anyone going through a divorce or custody issues. Thank you so much William and Lois!

Posted by Tracy | December 1, 2014

When you feel like there is not a soul on earth you can count on...

If you're reading this and you are anything like I was...you're probably thinking "this is not what I envisioned for my life; dear God, where can I go to find sage counsel in an effort to find some safety and sanity in the midst of this nightmare?" Dissolving my marriage of 20 years was very similar... to experiencing a death. I felt every emotion associated with the grieving process. Billy Hoge walked shoulder to shoulder with me through those very dark and trying days. He was my voice when I couldn't find one. He was my courage when had none. He brought calm to the chaos. In the end, Billy secured the assets and the guarantee of those assets in order to secure my future and start a new life. He was fair, honest and stayed the course. He fought the good fight for me; for that, I will always be grateful to him! What Billy achieved for me, others would deem to have been impossible. All my thanks to both Billy and Lois; my life wouldn't be the same without either of you!

Posted by DCH | August 20, 2014

The Pro

Mr Hoge is handling a difficult and complicated divorce for me. He and his staff have been there for me 110% from day one. His knowledge seems endless on any situation which has come up and if for some reason he does not have the answer he knows someone who does! He always kept me informed on every... aspect of the proceedings and spent many hours beyond the Monday to Friday and 5PM normal office hours working hard for me. There is no one else I would rather have on my side than Mr. Hoge. He will give you everything he has in and out of the courtroom and make sure you get the best results possible.

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2014

"I did some research and He is the best"

In 2008 we found ourselves unfortunately in the middle of a long distance visitation dispute. Our local Attorney referred us to Mr. Hoge with the statement of “I did some research and he is the best" and he was correct. We have had the pleasure of having Mr. Hoge as our legal counsel in KY from 2008 ...to present. He and his staff (Lois) have been/are very professional, helpful and kind in a difficult and ongoing issue. They are caring, considerate, responsive and very knowledgeable. They have worked with us the entire way, explained everything thoroughly and are worth their weight in gold as far as we are concerned. We would highly recommend Billy to anyone who is in need of a world class Attorney.

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William L. Hoge III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ruth Wilkerson

Family lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Hugh Barrow

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2007

2007 Raising the Bar Award, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2007

Kentucky Super Lawyer (2007 to present), Super Lawyers

2007

John R. “Jack” Keegan Award, American Bar Association’s Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs

1999

Richard Revell Family Law Practitioner of the Year, Louisville Bar Association

1996

Continuing Legal Education Award (annually since 1990), Kentucky Bar Association

Work Experience

2016 - 2017

Of Counsel, HOGE PARTNERS, PLLC

1972 - 2016

Managing Partner, Hoge & Associates

Associations

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Co-Founder and Member, Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs

1981 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association, Lawyers Helping Lawyers (now Lawyer Assistance Program)

Founding Member

Family Law Solutions, PLLC

Founding Member

Kentucky Collaborative Family Law Network, Inc.

Founding member and past President

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers

Member

2003 - 2004

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Kentucky Chapter)

Former President

1999 - 1999

Louisville Bar Association, Family Law Section

Former Chair

1999 - 2005

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Kentucky chapter)

Former Continuing Education Chair

1997 - 1998

Kentucky Bar Association, Family Law Section

Former Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

High-conflict, high-asset divorce case

Favorably resolved in Court of Appeals

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Education

1972

University of Louisville

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

University of Louisville

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2007

LBA Family Law annual presentation for new practitioners (2002-2007)

"Nuts and Bolts of Divorce"

2000

ABA Conference

"Enlightened Self-Interest and Compassion"

1999

KBA Family Law Update

"Spousal Support: Maintenance or More?"

1998

Kentucky General Assembly

Report to the KY General Assembly on Parenting and Child Custody

1998

AAML/LBA Conference

"Attorney Fees and Litigation Costs"

Publications

2009

Louisville Bar Briefs, LBA monthly publication (2007-2009) Family Law articles

2006

UK/CLE Kentucky Domestic Relations Practice "Alternative Dispute Resolution" chapter

2002

KATA Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association) 2002-2003 "Dissipation Claims in Dissolution Cases", "Lodestar Custody Decision", "Maintenance in Family Law" and other articles

1997

Divorce in Kentucky -- The Dissolution Resolution System Co-Author

Languages

English

Activity

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