Atty. James Ryan Turner

Atty. James Ryan Turner

Experienced Florence Attorney A native of the coalfields of southeastern Kentucky, Ryan believes that to whom much is given, much is required. Ryan was taught by his father, a prosecutor and Baptist preacher, to practice humility, protect the vulnerable, and to have passion for justice.

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Profile Summary

About James Ryan Turner at a glance

James Ryan Turner is a Partner based in Florence, Kentucky, practicing at Dallas & Turner, PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2008) and Ohio U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of Kent (2015). Educated at Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 2008) and Transylvania University (B.A. English, 2005). Serands clients in Florence, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Experienced Florence Attorney A native of the coalfields of southeastern Kentucky, Ryan believes that to whom much is given, much is required
  • Ryan was taught by his father, a prosecutor and Baptist preacher, to practice humility, protect the vulnerable, and to have passion for justice
  • Ryan joins his father and also his brother, who has served as Floyd County's Commonwealth's Attorney since 2000, in believing that juries are the most powerful safeguard against greed, danger, and evil
  • Ryan chose to focus his legal practice in the civil, rather than the criminal, justice system as a means of making communities safe
  • When you work with Ryan, you work with an idealist - someone who believes in his cause
  • It is this conviction that gives him the energy and raw sincerity necessary to fight the good fight, especially if that means taking your case to a jury
  • With his extensive experience in modern injury litigation, Ryan Turner brings a wealth of knowledge to Dallas & Turner, P.S.C
  • Having trained in some of Kentucky's preeminent injury firms, Ryan has a deep understanding of what it takes to successfully represent the vulnerable against increasingly callous and hostile corporations
  • Ryan's practice focuses on personal injury and wrongful death litigation and trial practice, including: motor vehicle wrecks
  • tractor trailer wrecks
  • motorcycle wrecks
  • defective vehicles, including sudden acceleration and airbag defects
  • defective medical devices
  • premises liability
  • general negligence
  • uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
  • bad faith
  • property damage claims
  • general insurance claims and appeals
  • and, medical malpractice
  • In 2012, he obtained a significant jury verdict for a single mother with a special needs child, as reported in the Kentucky Trial Court Review (Ramey vs
  • Thacker, et al.)

Practice Areas Explained

James Ryan Turner's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Ryan Turner is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Kentucky →

Truck Accidents

James Ryan Turner is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Kentucky →

Wrongful Death

James Ryan Turner is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Kentucky →

Personal Injury

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 Ryan Turner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Motorcycle Accidents

James Ryan Turner is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle 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 Florence 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.

Looking for additional Kentucky attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Florence or all attorneys in Kentucky.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Ryan Turner

Where is James Ryan Turner's law office located?
James Ryan Turner's law practice is located in Florence, Kentucky. The firm is Dallas & Turner, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ryan Turner handle?
James Ryan Turner focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has James Ryan Turner practiced law?
James Ryan Turner has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Ryan Turner go to law school?
James Ryan Turner earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. English, 2005).
How can I contact James Ryan Turner for a consultation?
You can contact James Ryan Turner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
- 2008
B.A. English
Transylvania University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2008
Ohio U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of Kent
Admitted: 2015

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