Atty. Jonathon Heath Melton

Atty. Jonathon Heath Melton

Jonathon Heath Melton is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial lending, corporate house counsel and 9 other areas of law. Jonathon received a B.A. degree from Transylvania University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

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Profile Summary

About Jonathon Heath Melton at a glance

Jonathon Heath Melton is a business, real estate, zoning, creditor rights, and appellate attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Kentucky United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2001). Educated at Transylvania University (B.A. Political, 1998) and University of Kentucky J.D. summa cum laude University of Kentucky J.D. 2001 Order of the Coif University of Kentucky J.D. Notes Editor for the Kentucky Law Journal (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathon Heath Melton is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial lending, corporate house counsel and 9 other areas of law
  • Jonathon received a B.A. degree from Transylvania University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Jonathon practices in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathon Heath Melton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathon Heath Melton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jonathon Heath Melton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

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

Jonathon Heath Melton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Land Use & Zoning

Jonathon Heath Melton is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Kentucky →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Jonathon Heath Melton is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Kentucky →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Jonathon Heath Melton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathon Heath Melton

Where is Jonathon Heath Melton's law office located?
Jonathon Heath Melton's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathon Heath Melton handle?
Jonathon Heath Melton focuses on business, real estate, zoning, creditor rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Jonathon Heath Melton practiced law?
Jonathon Heath Melton has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Jonathon Heath Melton go to law school?
Jonathon Heath Melton earned their education at (B.A. Political, 1998); (—).
How can I contact Jonathon Heath Melton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathon Heath Melton received?
Jonathon Heath Melton's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

B.A. Political
Transylvania University
- 1998
University of Kentucky J.D. summa cum laude University of Kentucky J.D. 2001 Order of the Coif University of Kentucky J.D. Notes Editor for the Kentucky Law Journal
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Kentucky United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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