Atty. James Howard Ball

Atty. James Howard Ball

James Howard Ball is a lawyer practicing business law, estate administration, estate planning and probate and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1982, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Louisville Louisville 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About James Howard Ball at a glance

James Howard Ball is a irs, wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1993). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1993) and Eastern Kentucky University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Howard Ball is a lawyer practicing business law, estate administration, estate planning and probate and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1982, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

James Howard Ball's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

James Howard Ball is one of 2,917 irs attorneys indexed nationally. Browse irs attorneys in Kentucky →

Wills

James Howard Ball is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kentucky →

Trusts

James Howard Ball is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kentucky →

Probate

James Howard Ball is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kentucky →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Howard Ball is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Louisville 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 Howard Ball

Where is James Howard Ball's law office located?
James Howard Ball's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Howard Ball handle?
James Howard Ball focuses on irs, wills, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has James Howard Ball practiced law?
James Howard Ball has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Howard Ball go to law school?
James Howard Ball earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James Howard Ball for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1993
B.A.
Eastern Kentucky University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1993

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