William V. Linne

Practice Areas:
Taxation, Estate Planning, Trusts, Estate and Probate, Business Transactions, Corporate Planning

Professional Experience:

William Linne is an accomplished tax attorney with extensive experience practicing in Florida and Alabama. He earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Michigan State University, where he was selected for Beta Alpha Psi, the prestigious national accounting honor organization. This distinction reflects his strong foundation in accounting and financial principles.

His passion for tax law developed during his time at the University of Virginia, where he had the opportunity to study under Professor Antonin Scalia. This academic experience helped shape his interest in the complexities of tax law while also strengthening his understanding of contract law, corporate law, and sophisticated business transactions.

Continuing his advanced legal education, Mr. Linne earned an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he graduated at the top of his class. His advanced legal education, combined with his accounting background and extensive legal experience, provides him with specialized expertise in taxation, estate planning, contracts, and complex corporate and business matters.

Drawing upon this multidisciplinary background, he develops sophisticated tax, estate, and business planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, helping them preserve wealth, structure transactions effectively, and maximize the transfer of assets to future generations.

Mr. Linne is recognized for his dedication to providing clients with thoughtful, strategic, and personalized legal guidance. He believes that his responsibility to each client extends beyond simply developing strategies to minimize taxes and costs. An effective plan must not only serve the client's best interests but also be clearly understood by the client.

By taking the time to explain each strategy and its long-term implications, Mr. Linne helps ensure that clients are equipped to properly implement and maintain their plans for years to come.

His approach is grounded in careful planning, clear communication, and a commitment to building lasting client relationships. Mr. Linne strives to provide practical solutions tailored to each client's individual circumstances, helping them make informed decisions with confidence.

Education:
L.L.M. - The University of Florida - 1975 - with Highest Honors
J.D. - The University of Virginia - 1972
B.A. - Michigan State University - 1969 - with Honors in Accounting (Beta Alpha Psi)

Bar/Court Admissions:
Florida and Alabama
United States Tax Court
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
United States Circuit Court, Eleventh Circuit

Professional Designations and Memberships :
Florida Bar Board Certified Tax Lawyer since 1983 - Present
Florida Bar Tax Law Certification Committee (2008-2010)
Member of Grievance Committee for Florida Bar District I
Member of Professionalism Committee
Member, Tax Section of the Florida Bar
Member, Tax Section of the Alabama State Bar
Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, Florida Bar
Member, Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association - past Treasurer
Founding Member - Estate Planning Council of Northwest Florida

Charitable Activities
Navy League of Pensacola - Past President Health Care Foundation of Baptist Hospital- Past Board Member DeFuniak Springs Landmarks, Inc.-Past Board Member
WSRE TV Foundation - Chairman of Planned Giving Committee- Past Board Member
Pensacola Symphony- Past Board Member
Pensacola Historical Society-Past Board Member
Foundation for Northwest Florida Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America-Past Trustee
First United Methodist Church, Pensacola
Committees - Church Council, Endowment, Finance
First Presbyterian Church, Pensacola- Former Elder
Permanent Judicial Committee of the Presbytery of Florida- Past Member
Alabama Presbyterian Cursillo- Past Council member and staff member
Pensacola Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes- Board Member
Pensacola Sports Association- Past Board Member
Northwest Florida Salvation Army Foundation- Past Board Member
Advisory Committee to the Pensacola City Council Pension Board - developed plan for replacement of pension system for the City
Legal Advisor, Wuerffel Trophy, Inc. and for other charitable organizations including Miracle League of Pensacola, Sea Stars Aquatics, Greater Pensacola Junior Golf Association and First Tee

Civic Activities
Five Flags Rotary Club, Past President - Paul Harris Fellow
Five Flags Sertoma Club- Past Member

WILLIAM V. LINNE ATTORNEY AT LAW, PLLC

WILLIAM V. LINNE ATTORNEY AT LAW, PLLC

William V. Linne

WILLIAM V. LINNE ATTORNEY AT LAW, PLLC

William V. Linne