Atty. Matthew Hield Burnett

Atty. Matthew Hield Burnett

Matthew Hield Burnett is a lawyer practicing business law, charitable giving, elder law and 8 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 2013, and has been licensed for 9 years.

Louisville Louisville 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Hield Burnett at a glance

Matthew Hield Burnett is an Associate based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Thomas, Dodson & Wolford, PLLC. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2017). Educated at University of Louisville Brandies School of Law (J.D. Magna, 2017) and University of Kentucky (B.A. Summa, 2013). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Hield Burnett is a lawyer practicing business law, charitable giving, elder law and 8 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 2013, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • Matthew practices at Thomas, Dodson & Wolford, PLLC in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Hield Burnett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Hield Burnett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew Hield Burnett is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Matthew Hield Burnett is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Land Use & Zoning

Matthew Hield Burnett is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Louisville 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 Matthew Hield Burnett

Where is Matthew Hield Burnett's law office located?
Matthew Hield Burnett's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Thomas, Dodson & Wolford, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Hield Burnett handle?
Matthew Hield Burnett focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Matthew Hield Burnett practiced law?
Matthew Hield Burnett has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Matthew Hield Burnett go to law school?
Matthew Hield Burnett earned their education at (J.D. Magna, 2017); (B.A. Summa, 2013).
How can I contact Matthew Hield Burnett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Magna
University of Louisville Brandies School of Law
- 2017
B.A. Summa
University of Kentucky
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2017

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