Atty. James Chesnut Maxson

Atty. James Chesnut Maxson

James Chesnut Maxson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appellate practice, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 20 years.

Lexington Lexington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About James Chesnut Maxson at a glance

James Chesnut Maxson is a criminal defense, employment, tax, litigation, and education attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2006). Educated at Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law (JD, 2006). Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Chesnut Maxson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appellate practice, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 20 years
  • James practices in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

James Chesnut Maxson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Chesnut Maxson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kentucky →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James Chesnut Maxson is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 James Chesnut Maxson

Where is James Chesnut Maxson's law office located?
James Chesnut Maxson's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Chesnut Maxson handle?
James Chesnut Maxson focuses on criminal defense, employment, tax, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has James Chesnut Maxson practiced law?
James Chesnut Maxson has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did James Chesnut Maxson go to law school?
James Chesnut Maxson earned their education at (JD, 2006).
How can I contact James Chesnut Maxson for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2006

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