Atty. Billy Ray Shelton
Billy Ray Shelton is a lawyer practicing black lung law, coal mine health and safety law, environment and 1 other area of law. Billy received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Billy Ray Shelton is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Billy R. Shelton. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on environmental and health care. Admitted to practice in Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern District U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1986) and West Virginia (2016). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1986) and University of Kentucky (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Pike County and Kentucky Bar Associations Kentucky Defense Council. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Billy Ray Shelton is a lawyer practicing black lung law, coal mine health and safety law, environment and 1 other area of law
- Billy received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Billy practices at Billy R. Shelton in Lexington, KY
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Billy Ray Shelton is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Kentucky →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Billy Ray Shelton is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Kentucky →
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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 Lexington 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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