Atty. James R Hampton
James R Hampton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, social security, labor and employment and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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James R Hampton is a Principal based in Hazard, Kentucky, practicing at James R. Hampton. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, employment, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1977). Educated at University of Kentucky J.D. (—) and University of Kentucky B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Hazard, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R Hampton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, social security, labor and employment and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices at James R. Hampton in Hazard, KY
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James R Hampton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R Hampton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
James R Hampton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James R Hampton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 R Hampton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James R Hampton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kentucky →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
James R Hampton is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Hazard 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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