Atty. William Pendleton Swain
William Pendleton Swain is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, probate. William received a A.B. degree from Centre College of Kentucky in 1959, and has been licensed for 65 years.
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William Pendleton Swain is an Of Counsel based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on probate and appellate. Admitted to practice in Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1961). Educated at Vanderbilt University (LL.B., 1961) and Centre College of Kentucky (A.B., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisville, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Pendleton Swain is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, probate
- William received a A.B. degree from Centre College of Kentucky in 1959, and has been licensed for 65 years
- William practices in Louisville, KY
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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 venue, 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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