Atty. James Berkeley Compton
James Berkeley Compton is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, estate planning and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Georgetown College of Law, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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James Berkeley Compton is a Senior Associate based in Lexington, Kentucky. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, estate planning, and child support. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2001). Educated at Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law J.D. (—) and Georgetown College of Law B.S. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Fayette County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Berkeley Compton is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Georgetown College of Law, and has been licensed for 25 years
- James practices in Lexington, KY
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James Berkeley Compton is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Kentucky →
James Berkeley Compton is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Kentucky →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Berkeley Compton is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Kentucky →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Berkeley Compton is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →
James Berkeley Compton is one of 21,259 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Kentucky →
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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 venue, 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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