John A. Hirschy
Partner
John A. Hirschy is a partner at Black Helterline LLP whose practice emphasizes estate planning, taxation, real estate, and corporate and business law. He brings decades of experience to advise individuals, families, and business owners on sophisticated planning and transactional matters with complex legal and financial issues. John is widely recognized for his depth of tax knowledge and his practical, business‑minded approach to transactions involving both operating businesses and investment real estate.
John’s practice integrates estate planning, tax, real estate, and business law, allowing him to provide comprehensive counsel on matters involving significant assets, complex ownership structures, and multi‑disciplinary planning considerations.
- Advises individuals and families on comprehensive estate planning and wealth‑transfer strategies, with an emphasis on tax‑efficient structures.
- Represents clients in the acquisition, development, construction, financing, and sale of business and investment real estate.
- Focuses extensively on transactions involving multifamily properties, senior housing, distribution and manufacturing facilities, and vineyards and wineries.
- Counsels business owners on corporate, tax, and transactional issues connected to long‑term planning and asset management.
- Former Adjunct Professor of Estate Planning, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College