Atty. J. Thomas Rawlings

Atty. J. Thomas Rawlings

J. Thomas Rawlings is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, business and corporate, business litigation and 10 other areas of law.

Lexington Lexington 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Thomas Rawlings at a glance

J. Thomas Rawlings is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Gess Mattingly & Atchison, P.S.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, m&a, and construction. Admitted to practice in Kentucky United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky United States District Co (1987). Educated at Washington University in St Louis (J.D., 1987) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Thomas Rawlings is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, business and corporate, business litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • J. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • J. Thomas practices at Gess Mattingly & Atchison, P.S.C. in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

J. Thomas Rawlings's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Thomas Rawlings handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

J. Thomas Rawlings is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

J. Thomas Rawlings is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

J. Thomas Rawlings is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Kentucky →

Mergers & Acquisitions

J. Thomas Rawlings is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Kentucky →

Construction Law

J. Thomas Rawlings is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 J. Thomas Rawlings

Where is J. Thomas Rawlings's law office located?
J. Thomas Rawlings's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Gess Mattingly & Atchison, P.S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Thomas Rawlings handle?
J. Thomas Rawlings focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, m&a, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has J. Thomas Rawlings practiced law?
J. Thomas Rawlings has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did J. Thomas Rawlings go to law school?
J. Thomas Rawlings earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact J. Thomas Rawlings for a consultation?
You can contact J. Thomas Rawlings 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 J. Thomas Rawlings received?
J. Thomas Rawlings's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington University in St Louis
- 1987
B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky United States District Co
Admitted: 1987

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