Atty. Brian Henry Stephenson

Atty. Brian Henry Stephenson

Brian Henry Stephenson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil litigation, civil rights and 17 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from Birmingham-Southern College in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Lexington Lexington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Henry Stephenson at a glance

Brian Henry Stephenson is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1998) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circ (1998). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1998) and Birmingham-Southern College (B.S., 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Fayette County and Kentucky Bar Associations Kentucky Defense Counsel and Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Henry Stephenson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil litigation, civil rights and 17 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.S. degree from Birmingham-Southern College in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Brian practices at Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC in Lexington, KY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Henry Stephenson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Henry Stephenson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Brian Henry Stephenson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kentucky →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Brian Henry Stephenson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Kentucky →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Brian Henry Stephenson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Brian Henry Stephenson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Land Use & Zoning

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Henry Stephenson

Where is Brian Henry Stephenson's law office located?
Brian Henry Stephenson's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Henry Stephenson handle?
Brian Henry Stephenson focuses on probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Brian Henry Stephenson practiced law?
Brian Henry Stephenson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Brian Henry Stephenson go to law school?
Brian Henry Stephenson earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Brian Henry Stephenson for a consultation?
You can contact Brian Henry Stephenson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian Henry Stephenson received?
Brian Henry Stephenson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1998
B.S.
Birmingham-Southern College
- 1995

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circ
Admitted: 1998

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