Atty. William David Kirkland

Atty. William David Kirkland

William David Kirkland is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, litigation, administrative law and 7 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Centre College of Kentucky in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Frankfort Frankfort 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About William David Kirkland at a glance

William David Kirkland is a Senior Partner based in Frankfort, Kentucky, practicing at Kirkland, Cain & Horn, PLLC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1967), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1969), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1970), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1977). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law (J.D., 1967) and Centre College of Kentucky (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Franklin County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations Kentucky Association of Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in Frankfort, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William David Kirkland is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, litigation, administrative law and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Centre College of Kentucky in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • William practices at Kirkland, Cain & Horn, PLLC in Frankfort, KY

Practice Areas Explained

William David Kirkland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William David Kirkland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

William David Kirkland 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.

William David Kirkland 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.

William David Kirkland 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.

William David Kirkland is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

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

William David Kirkland is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William David Kirkland

Where is William David Kirkland's law office located?
William David Kirkland's law practice is located in Frankfort, Kentucky. The firm is Kirkland, Cain & Horn, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William David Kirkland handle?
William David Kirkland focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has William David Kirkland practiced law?
William David Kirkland has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did William David Kirkland go to law school?
William David Kirkland earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (A.B., 1964).
How can I contact William David Kirkland for a consultation?
You can contact William David Kirkland 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 William David Kirkland received?
William David Kirkland's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University School of Law
- 1967
A.B.
Centre College of Kentucky
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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