Atty. John Denis Ogburn

Atty. John Denis Ogburn

John Denis Ogburn is a lawyer practicing litigation, human and civil rights, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Louisville Louisville 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John Denis Ogburn at a glance

John Denis Ogburn is a probate, personal injury, estate planning, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of (1984). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1984) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Louisville (Member, Litigation Section), Kentucky and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Transportation Insurance Defense Association Transportation Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Denis Ogburn is a lawyer practicing litigation, human and civil rights, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

John Denis Ogburn's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Denis Ogburn is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

John Denis Ogburn is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Denis Ogburn is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

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

John Denis Ogburn is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Denis Ogburn is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Denis Ogburn

Where is John Denis Ogburn's law office located?
John Denis Ogburn's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Denis Ogburn handle?
John Denis Ogburn focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has John Denis Ogburn practiced law?
John Denis Ogburn has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Denis Ogburn go to law school?
John Denis Ogburn earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John Denis Ogburn for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Denis Ogburn received?
John Denis Ogburn's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1984
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 1984

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