Atty. John Lester Spalding

Atty. John Lester Spalding

John Lester Spalding is a lawyer practicing trial practice, personal injury, products liability and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1948, and has been licensed for 75 years.

Covington Covington 75 yrs experience 75 year
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Profile Summary

About John Lester Spalding at a glance

John Lester Spalding is a personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Covington, Kentucky. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1951), U.S. Supreme Court, Kentucky and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1956), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1959), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1960). Educated at University of Cincinnati (LL.B., 1951) and University of Cincinnati (B.A., 1948). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Covington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Lester Spalding is a lawyer practicing trial practice, personal injury, products liability and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1948, and has been licensed for 75 years
  • John practices in Covington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

John Lester Spalding's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Lester Spalding 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.

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Product Liability

John Lester Spalding is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Covington 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 Lester Spalding

Where is John Lester Spalding's law office located?
John Lester Spalding's law practice is located in Covington, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lester Spalding handle?
John Lester Spalding focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has John Lester Spalding practiced law?
John Lester Spalding has 75+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1951.
Where did John Lester Spalding go to law school?
John Lester Spalding earned their education at (LL.B., 1951); (B.A., 1948).
How can I contact John Lester Spalding for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Lester Spalding received?
John Lester Spalding's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Cincinnati
- 1951
B.A.
University of Cincinnati
- 1948

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1951
U.S. Supreme Court, Kentucky and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1956
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1960

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