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# Top Kentucky Lawyers and Attorneys

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### Carlos Hernandez Ocampo
10 reviews  
Carlos is a native Spanish speaker born in Cuba, and he has devoted his life to making meaningful connections with the people he meets. His passion for communication and op...

5 yrs experience  
| Licensed in KY | verified

"It was a pleasure working with Carlos and his team!"

### Vincent Brodbeck
6 reviews  
Attorney Vincent Brodbeck has over eight years of experience working with businesses and individuals to achieve their objectives in a tax-efficient manner. His practice focuses...

11 yrs experience  
| Licensed in KY, MA | verified

"Vincent guided me through domesticating my single-member LLC from Colorado to Washington. Although he is not based in either of these sta..."

### Chuk Obiechefu
2 reviews  
Chuk is the CEO and Managing Attorney of the Obi Law Group. He launched his practice after working in the corporate world, with a commitment to supporting the small busines...

3 yrs experience  
| Licensed in KY | verified

"I manage multiple markets across the US for a construction company that specializes in renovation work for real estate investment groups...."

### Kenan Mujkanovic
Licensed in KY | verified

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### Jamie Mcgloin-King
3 reviews  
Jamie McGloin-King is a business lawyer who has been serving corporate clients for more than a decade. He is licensed to practice law in New York and Kentucky. Jamie has a J.D. degree in law, which he obtained from the Boston University School of Law. He primarily specializes in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts. Jamie founded his own law firm, Jamie W. McGloin-King, PLLC on May 2012.

17 yrs experience  
| Licensed in KY, NY | verified

"Fast and good work on a slightly complicated termsheet."

### Steven Gregory
5 reviews  
Steven Gregory is a general counsel with more than 21 years of experience. He has a background in dealing with cases related to business formation, commercial transactions, employment law and real estate legal matters. Steven has represented Texas Roadhouse, SeenStream LLC and many other corporate clients. He started his own law firm in 2010 and also serves as an adjunct professor of law at the Indiana Wesleyan University. Steven is licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

28 yrs experience  
| Licensed in KY |

"Very responsive and thorough. He provided all the feedback and guidance I needed to be very confident about the agreements that were bein..."

### Eric Richardson
2 reviews  
Starting out as a Clerk in the legal department of a larger Commercial Real Estate Developer, Eric Richardson gained much experience and worked his way to managing his own Law Firm. He has worked as a private equity/venture capital company, among others. Eric is well-equipped to handle discovery issues for very large corporate litigation matters. He has also acquired the skill to discern businesses issues, as well as solutions to reduce legal implications and liability.

11 yrs experience  
| Licensed in DC, KY, MD |

"Compassionate and considerate to all your needs. Working with a smaller firm allows for the more personal touch when it comes to your leg..."

### John Holder
2 reviews  
John Holder has been a Licensed Attorney for the past 24 years. He has had experience serving as an Assistant County Attorney, as well as a City Attorney for Lewis County and Vanceburg, Kentucky. He is a Founding Member of Holder and Lykins, P.S.C., Law Offices.

23 yrs experience  
| Licensed in KY |

"We always use John for our title searches and deed preparation. John and his staff provided timely and professional service and we were a..."

### Steve Witters
2 reviews  
Attorney Witters is an experienced Patent Attorney and Professional Engineer (P.E.). He has filed an excess of 100 patents in various technologies, ranging from simple mech...

19 yrs experience  
| Licensed in KY, Patent Bar |

"I am a leader in my industry and enjoy a competitive advantage over my competition as a result of Steve Witters’ counsel. He is honest, a..."

### Liam Michener
2 reviews  
Liam is an associate with Masters Mullins & Arrington, where he focuses his practice on estate planning, real estate litigation, probate administration, and wills and t...

5 yrs experience  
| Licensed in IN, KY |

"Liam Michener was absolutely fantastic at helping me through my first ever legal issue, completely solved my problems and if I'm ever in ..."

## How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer in Kentucky?
On average, Kentucky lawyers charge $120 to $420 per hour. To get an exact rate, you may have to contact a law firm directly, as the amount will change depending on the type of lawyer and the services needed.

## How to Find the Best Lawyers in Kentucky?
The top-rated Kentucky lawyers and attorneys are best found through a legal service like UpCounsel. While you can also take the time to visit the best law firms in Kentucky, UpCounsel is a platform that allows you to quickly connect with the best attorneys for your specific needs and budget.

## Need a Lawyer in Kentucky?
If you’re looking for a lawyer in Kentucky, visit the state bar to browse through a list of available attorneys. Or try UpCounsel. With UpCounsel’s money-back guarantee, you never have to worry about wasting your time or precious cash.

## How Do I Find out if An Attorney Is Licensed in Kentucky?
If you want to verify your lawyer, [the Kentucky Bar Association website](https://www.kybar.org/) has a list of Kentucky attorneys who are legally eligible to help you.

## FAQs about Kentucky Lawyers
### Who pays the retainer fee?
The retainer fee is typically paid by the client. The fee is used as a means of guaranteeing legal services. Not all law firms require a retainer fee, and the rates vary for those that do. Ensure you contact your local Kentucky law firm for more information on any fees.

### What is a free attorney usually called?
A free attorney or lawyer is called a pro bono attorney. Sometimes, out of the goodness of their hearts, attorneys and lawyers will take on a case at a reduced cost or even for free. Most times, however, free legal services are available through legal aid.

### What do you call an all-around lawyer?
Kentucky attorneys who can help you across a large scope of legal areas are called general practice lawyers. Many general practitioners are ones who are early in their career and therefore haven’t yet specialized in a specific area of law.
