Atty. Douglas P. Dawson

Atty. Douglas P. Dawson

Douglas P. Dawson is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, general liability defense, estate planning.

Lexington Lexington 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas P. Dawson at a glance

Douglas P. Dawson is a Senior Associate based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Walters Richardson, PLLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on estate planning and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2010) and Indiana (2011). Educated at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (J.D., 2010) and College of Wooster (B.M.E., 1996). Active member of Louisville Bar Association, 2010-present Kentucky Bar Association, 2010-present Indiana State Bar Association, 2011-2015 Indiana Workers Compensation Institute, 2012-present. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas P. Dawson is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, general liability defense, estate planning
  • Douglas P. received a B.M.E. degree from College of Wooster in 1996, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Douglas P. practices at Walters Richardson, PLLC in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas P. Dawson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas P. Dawson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Douglas P. Dawson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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 Douglas P. Dawson

Where is Douglas P. Dawson's law office located?
Douglas P. Dawson's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Walters Richardson, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas P. Dawson handle?
Douglas P. Dawson focuses on estate planning, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Douglas P. Dawson practiced law?
Douglas P. Dawson has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Douglas P. Dawson go to law school?
Douglas P. Dawson earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.M.E., 1996).
How can I contact Douglas P. Dawson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
- 2010
B.M.E.
College of Wooster
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2010
Indiana
Admitted: 2011

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