Atty. John Carroll Dodson

Atty. John Carroll Dodson

John Carroll Dodson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Carroll Dodson at a glance

John Carroll Dodson is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Thomas, Dodson & Wolford, PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1979). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1978) and University of Louisville (B.A., 1972). 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 Carroll Dodson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Thomas, Dodson & Wolford, PLLC in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

John Carroll Dodson's Areas of Practice

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

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.

John Carroll Dodson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Land Use & Zoning

John Carroll Dodson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Carroll Dodson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 John Carroll Dodson

Where is John Carroll Dodson's law office located?
John Carroll Dodson's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Thomas, Dodson & Wolford, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Carroll Dodson handle?
John Carroll Dodson focuses on personal injury, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has John Carroll Dodson practiced law?
John Carroll Dodson has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Carroll Dodson go to law school?
John Carroll Dodson earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact John Carroll Dodson for a consultation?
You can contact John Carroll Dodson 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 Carroll Dodson received?
John Carroll Dodson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1978
B.A.
University of Louisville
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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