Atty. William Webster Allen

Atty. William Webster Allen

William Webster Allen is a lawyer practicing litigation, corporate law, securities and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Lexington Lexington 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William Webster Allen at a glance

William Webster Allen is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Gess Mattingly & Atchison, P.S.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit (1986), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1987). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1978) and Davidson College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Fayette County, Kentucky and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Webster Allen is a lawyer practicing litigation, corporate law, securities and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at Gess Mattingly & Atchison, P.S.C. in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

William Webster Allen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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

William Webster Allen 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 Lexington 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 Webster Allen

Where is William Webster Allen's law office located?
William Webster Allen's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Gess Mattingly & Atchison, P.S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Webster Allen handle?
William Webster Allen focuses on business, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has William Webster Allen practiced law?
William Webster Allen has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William Webster Allen go to law school?
William Webster Allen earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William Webster Allen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Webster Allen received?
William Webster Allen's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1978
B.A.
Davidson College
- 1974

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court Indiana
Admitted: 1994

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