Atty. John Kirk Clarke

Atty. John Kirk Clarke

John Kirk Clarke is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, taxation and 3 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Centre College of Kentucky in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Maysville Maysville 53 yrs experience 53 year
Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Kirk Clarke at a glance

John Kirk Clarke is a Member based in Maysville, Kentucky, practicing at Clarke and Clarke. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1973). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1973) and Centre College of Kentucky (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Mason County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Maysville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Kirk Clarke is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Centre College of Kentucky in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at Clarke and Clarke in Maysville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

John Kirk Clarke's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Kirk Clarke is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Kirk Clarke is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Kirk Clarke is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Kentucky →

Land Use & Zoning

John Kirk Clarke is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Maysville 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 Maysville or all attorneys in Kentucky.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Kirk Clarke

Where is John Kirk Clarke's law office located?
John Kirk Clarke's law practice is located in Maysville, Kentucky. The firm is Clarke and Clarke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Kirk Clarke handle?
John Kirk Clarke focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has John Kirk Clarke practiced law?
John Kirk Clarke has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John Kirk Clarke go to law school?
John Kirk Clarke earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact John Kirk Clarke for a consultation?
You can contact John Kirk Clarke 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 Kirk Clarke received?
John Kirk Clarke's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1973
A.B.
Centre College of Kentucky
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1973

Reviews

4.4
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.