Av. John Scott Talbott III

Av. John Scott Talbott III

About John Scott Talbott III View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards Client Champion Awards Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients.

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About John Scott Talbott III at a glance

John Scott Talbott III is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1984) and Duke University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fayette County and Kentucky Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

John Scott Talbott III got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

John Scott Talbott III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Scott Talbott III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

John Scott Talbott III is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Kentucky →

Trusts

John Scott Talbott III is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kentucky →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Scott Talbott III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Scott Talbott III is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Land Use & Zoning

John Scott Talbott III is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 John Scott Talbott III

Where is John Scott Talbott III's law office located?
John Scott Talbott III's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Scott Talbott III handle?
John Scott Talbott III focuses on formation, trusts, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has John Scott Talbott III practiced law?
John Scott Talbott III has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Scott Talbott III go to law school?
John Scott Talbott III earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John Scott Talbott III for a consultation?
You can contact John Scott Talbott III 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 John Scott Talbott III received?
John Scott Talbott III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Eğitim

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1984
B.A.
Duke University
- 1980

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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