Atty. John M. Williams
John M. Williams is a native of Harlan County, Kentucky, and a partner in Williams, Kilpatrick & True, PLLC, in Lexington, Kentucky.
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John M. Williams is a energy attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association. Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1987) and University of Kentucky (—, 1984). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Lexington) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Lexington) (2019). Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John M. Williams is a native of Harlan County, Kentucky, and a partner in Williams, Kilpatrick & True, PLLC, in Lexington, Kentucky
- John graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors of Business Administration in 1984 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky in 1987
- He is AV© Rated by Martindale Hubbell and is a Kentucky Super Lawyer™ as rated by Thompson Reuters
- He represents numerous mineral operators in safety matters before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
- He is a frequent on mine safety and litigation issues
- John also maintains a civil practice outside the mineral area, representing numerous businesses and individuals in civil litigation in both state and federal court
- He also assists clients in a wide range of business matters ranging from business formation to transactions
- John has served on the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Kentucky, Inc. for over 20 years
- He is also a Trustee for the Kentucky Lawyers Assistance Program Foundation, Inc. and a volunteer counselor for the Kentucky Bar Association Lawyers Assistance Program
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 Lexington 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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