Atty. Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr

Atty. Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr

Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr is a lawyer practicing real estate, mortgage foreclosure, real estate litigation and 13 other areas of law. Walter received a B.A. degree from Centre College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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About Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr at a glance

Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr is a Member based in Richmond, Kentucky, practicing at Ecton Murphy & Shannon, PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1979). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1979) and Centre College (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Richmond, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr is a lawyer practicing real estate, mortgage foreclosure, real estate litigation and 13 other areas of law
  • Walter received a B.A. degree from Centre College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Walter practices at Ecton Murphy & Shannon, PLLC in Richmond, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kentucky →

Trusts

Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kentucky →

Probate

Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kentucky →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

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.

Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Richmond 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 Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr

Where is Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr's law office located?
Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr's law practice is located in Richmond, Kentucky. The firm is Ecton Murphy & Shannon, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr handle?
Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr practiced law?
Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr go to law school?
Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Walter Guerrant Ecton, Jr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1979
B.A.
Centre College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1979

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