Atty. James Craft
James Craft is originally from Eastern Kentucky from a family of small-town lawyers. Working in his father's office from a young age, James gained a passion for advocating for members of his community.
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James Craft is an Attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on car accidents and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2021), United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky (2021), and United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (2021). Educated at University of Kentucky B.A. English with honors (—). Active member of Fayette County Bar Association. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James Craft is originally from Eastern Kentucky from a family of small-town lawyers
- Working in his father's office from a young age, James gained a passion for advocating for members of his community
- James earned his B.A. in English from the University of Kentucky with honors in 2018 before receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law in 2021
- In law school, James was a member of the moot court board and served on the board of the Appalachian Law Caucus, which was created to provide legal and humanitarian support to the people of Eastern Kentucky
- After graduating, James worked for an insurance defense firm for two years as a litigator
- James quickly rediscovered his true passion for working for people, not large companies, and joined Morgan & Morgan's auto personal injury team in 2023
- Outside of the office, James enjoys attending UK sporting events, spending time with his wife and son, and volunteering in the Lexington area
- Awards & Recognitions •University of Kentucky, B.A. in English with Honors
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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.
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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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