Texas Attorney and CPA
Practical, tax-aware legal counsel for real estate, estate planning, probate, tax, business, and litigation matters in Texas.
Paul J. Hess is a Texas attorney and certified public accountant. He has been a Texas CPA since 2004 and licensed to practice law in Texas since 2011, bringing combined experience in law, accounting, tax, finance, real estate, and business operations.
Before founding Hessquire Law PLLC, Paul served as Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel for New Western, a residential real estate investment business. Earlier in his career, Paul spent nearly a decade with a multi-billion-dollar Fort Worth-based hedge fund in its legal and accounting departments, and began his career in tax and assurance work at a public accounting firm now part of Whitley Penn LLP.
Real Estate Investor Counsel
Counsel to Texas real estate investors, wholesalers, flippers, landlords, and private lenders on assignments, double closes, entity structure, purchase contracts, contractor agreements, title issues, private lending, and tax-aware deal planning.
Estate Planning and Probate
Wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, probate administration, muniment of title, determination of heirship, fiduciary guidance, beneficiary matters, and contested probate.
Tax Counsel
Tax-aware legal counsel for individuals, real estate investors, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses, including entity tax matters, partnership and LLC tax issues, S corporation planning, 1031 exchange coordination, and assistance with IRS notices and tax controversy.
Paul J. Hess
Paul founded Hessquire Law PLLC to provide tax-aware legal counsel to Texas clients on the legal, tax, entity, and transactional issues that arise in real estate, estate planning, probate, business, and tax matters.
Founder and Attorney
Paul is committed to delivering personalized solutions that help clients achieve their goals.
Whether you’re an individual planning your estate or a business navigating complex transactions, Paul is here to guide you every step of the way.