Atty. John Wade Sholar

Atty. John Wade Sholar

John Wade Sholar is a lawyer practicing real property law, workers' compensation law, judicial and 7 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 19 years.

Hopkinsville Hopkinsville 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About John Wade Sholar at a glance

John Wade Sholar is a probate, criminal defense, business, real estate, and tax attorney based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (2007) and Kentucky (2025). Educated at Mercer University School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Hopkinsville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Wade Sholar is a lawyer practicing real property law, workers' compensation law, judicial and 7 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 19 years
  • John practices in Hopkinsville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

John Wade Sholar's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

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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 Hopkinsville 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 Wade Sholar

Where is John Wade Sholar's law office located?
John Wade Sholar's law practice is located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wade Sholar handle?
John Wade Sholar focuses on probate, criminal defense, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has John Wade Sholar practiced law?
John Wade Sholar has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John Wade Sholar go to law school?
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Education

Mercer University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 2007
Kentucky
Admitted: 2025

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