Atty. Phillip James Shepherd

Atty. Phillip James Shepherd

Phillip James Shepherd is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, environmental law, administrative law. Phillip received a A.B. degree from Asbury College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Frankfort Frankfort 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (502) 803-2278 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Phillip James Shepherd at a glance

Phillip James Shepherd is a Cir. J. based in Frankfort, Kentucky. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1980) and Asbury College (A.B., 1977). Serands clients in Frankfort, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phillip James Shepherd is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, environmental law, administrative law
  • Phillip received a A.B. degree from Asbury College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Phillip practices in Frankfort, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip James Shepherd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip James Shepherd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Phillip James Shepherd is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Phillip James Shepherd is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Kentucky →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Phillip James Shepherd is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Frankfort 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.

Looking for additional Kentucky attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Frankfort or all attorneys in Kentucky.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Phillip James Shepherd

Where is Phillip James Shepherd's law office located?
Phillip James Shepherd's law practice is located in Frankfort, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip James Shepherd handle?
Phillip James Shepherd focuses on litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Phillip James Shepherd practiced law?
Phillip James Shepherd has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Phillip James Shepherd go to law school?
Phillip James Shepherd earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact Phillip James Shepherd for a consultation?
You can contact Phillip James Shepherd 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1980
A.B.
Asbury College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.