Atty. John Anthony Wilmes

Atty. John Anthony Wilmes

John Anthony Wilmes is a lawyer practicing estate, trusts, civil and 3 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Louisville Louisville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John Anthony Wilmes at a glance

John Anthony Wilmes is an Of Counsel based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1977). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1977) and Indiana University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Louisville and Kentucky Bar Associations. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Anthony Wilmes is a lawyer practicing estate, trusts, civil and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

John Anthony Wilmes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Anthony Wilmes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John Anthony Wilmes is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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.

John Anthony Wilmes is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Anthony Wilmes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Anthony Wilmes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Land Use & Zoning

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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 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 John Anthony Wilmes

Where is John Anthony Wilmes's law office located?
John Anthony Wilmes's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Anthony Wilmes handle?
John Anthony Wilmes focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has John Anthony Wilmes practiced law?
John Anthony Wilmes has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John Anthony Wilmes go to law school?
John Anthony Wilmes earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact John Anthony Wilmes for a consultation?
You can contact John Anthony Wilmes 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.
What awards or recognition has John Anthony Wilmes received?
John Anthony Wilmes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1977
A.B.
Indiana University
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1977

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