Atty. Gerald James Pierson

Atty. Gerald James Pierson

Gerald James Pierson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil litigation, consumer law & litigation and 5 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.A. degree from Bradley University in 1987, and has been licensed for 20 years.

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About Gerald James Pierson at a glance

Gerald James Pierson is an Attorney based in Hazard, Kentucky, practicing at Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of (2006). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D., 2006) and Bradley University (B.A. History, 1987). Serands clients in Hazard, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald James Pierson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil litigation, consumer law & litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a B.A. degree from Bradley University in 1987, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Gerald practices at Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C. in Hazard, KY and 3 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald James Pierson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald James Pierson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

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

Gerald James Pierson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Kentucky →

Wrongful Death

Gerald James Pierson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.

Gerald James Pierson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Product Liability

Gerald James Pierson 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.

Gerald James Pierson 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 Hazard 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 Gerald James Pierson

Where is Gerald James Pierson's law office located?
Gerald James Pierson's law practice is located in Hazard, Kentucky. The firm is Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald James Pierson handle?
Gerald James Pierson focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Gerald James Pierson practiced law?
Gerald James Pierson has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Gerald James Pierson go to law school?
Gerald James Pierson earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. History, 1987).
How can I contact Gerald James Pierson for a consultation?
You can contact Gerald James Pierson 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky College of Law
- 2006
B.A. History
Bradley University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 2006

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