Atty. George Bowling Hocker

Atty. George Bowling Hocker

George Bowling Hocker is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction law, dram shop liability and 14 other areas of law. George received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

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Profile Summary

About George Bowling Hocker at a glance

George Bowling Hocker is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1988), and Ohio (1994). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Kentucky (B.S. Accounting, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fayette County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • George Bowling Hocker is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction law, dram shop liability and 14 other areas of law
  • George received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • George practices at Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

George Bowling Hocker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George Bowling Hocker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

George Bowling Hocker is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Construction Law

George Bowling Hocker is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Kentucky →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

George Bowling Hocker is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Kentucky →

Product Liability

George Bowling Hocker is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

George Bowling Hocker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 George Bowling Hocker

Where is George Bowling Hocker's law office located?
George Bowling Hocker'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 George Bowling Hocker handle?
George Bowling Hocker focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has George Bowling Hocker practiced law?
George Bowling Hocker has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did George Bowling Hocker go to law school?
George Bowling Hocker earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S. Accounting, 1981).
How can I contact George Bowling Hocker for a consultation?
You can contact George Bowling Hocker 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 George Bowling Hocker received?
George Bowling Hocker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky College of Law
- 1985
B.S. Accounting
University of Kentucky
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1988
Ohio
Admitted: 1994

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