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.
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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
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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.
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 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 attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James Chesnut Maxson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Kentucky →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Chesnut Maxson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →
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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