Atty. Joseph H. Terry

Atty. Joseph H. Terry

Joseph H. Terry is a lawyer practicing corporate & transactional, mergers & acquisitions, securities and 7 other areas of law.

Lexington Lexington 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph H. Terry at a glance

Joseph H. Terry is a Partner based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, government, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Kentucky Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Eastern District of Kentucky Western District of Kentucky (1971). Educated at University of Louisville (B.A., 1968) and University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. with distinction University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. 1971 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph H. Terry is a lawyer practicing corporate & transactional, mergers & acquisitions, securities and 7 other areas of law
  • Joseph H. received a B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Joseph H. practices at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Lexington, KY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph H. Terry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph H. Terry 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.

Joseph H. Terry is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Joseph H. Terry is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Kentucky →

Securities Law

Joseph H. Terry is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Kentucky →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Joseph H. Terry is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Kentucky →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 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 Joseph H. Terry

Where is Joseph H. Terry's law office located?
Joseph H. Terry's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph H. Terry handle?
Joseph H. Terry focuses on business, m&a, securities, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Joseph H. Terry practiced law?
Joseph H. Terry has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Joseph H. Terry go to law school?
Joseph H. Terry earned their education at (B.A., 1968); (—).
How can I contact Joseph H. Terry for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph H. Terry 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 Joseph H. Terry received?
Joseph H. Terry's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
University of Louisville
- 1968
University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. with distinction University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. 1971 Order of the Coif
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Eastern District of Kentucky Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1971

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