Atty. Benjamin Ray Cooksey

Atty. Benjamin Ray Cooksey

Benjamin Ray Cooksey is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate house counsel, employment law and 5 other areas of law. Benjamin received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Ashland Ashland 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Benjamin Ray Cooksey at a glance

Benjamin Ray Cooksey is a trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business attorney based in Ashland, Kentucky. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1993). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1993) and University of Louisville (B.S.B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Ashland, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Benjamin Ray Cooksey is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate house counsel, employment law and 5 other areas of law
  • Benjamin received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Benjamin practices in Ashland, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin Ray Cooksey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Ray Cooksey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Benjamin Ray Cooksey is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kentucky →

Probate

Benjamin Ray Cooksey is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kentucky →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Benjamin Ray Cooksey is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Benjamin Ray Cooksey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kentucky →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Benjamin Ray Cooksey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ashland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin Ray Cooksey

Where is Benjamin Ray Cooksey's law office located?
Benjamin Ray Cooksey's law practice is located in Ashland, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin Ray Cooksey handle?
Benjamin Ray Cooksey focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Benjamin Ray Cooksey practiced law?
Benjamin Ray Cooksey has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Benjamin Ray Cooksey go to law school?
Benjamin Ray Cooksey earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S.B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Benjamin Ray Cooksey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1993
B.S.B.A.
University of Louisville
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1993

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