Atty. Michael Scott Kearns
Michael Scott Kearns is a lawyer practicing real estate, real property law, bankruptcy & debt and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Northern Kentucky University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.
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Michael Scott Kearns is a Member based in Newport, Kentucky, practicing at Gerner & Kearns Co., L.P.A.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1993) and Kentucky (2014). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Northern Kentucky University (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Newport, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Scott Kearns is a lawyer practicing real estate, real property law, bankruptcy & debt and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Northern Kentucky University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Michael practices at Gerner & Kearns Co., L.P.A. in Newport, KY
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Michael Scott Kearns is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kentucky →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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 Newport 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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