Attorney Jim Murphy began practicing law in Kentucky in 1993. He graduated magna cum laude from Washington & Lee University and cum laude from the Lewis School of Law at Washington & Lee University. Prior to joining Hoge Partners, PLLC, Jim's practice with another Louisville firm focused in commercial transactions, real estate and business. Since 2013, he has refocused his practice on Family Law matters with a special emphasis on business and real estate factors in domestic relations. Jim joined Hoge Partners, PLLC in 2014 and works on a broad spectrum of Family Law matters including...

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Zachary A. Horn

Franklin County, KY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 5 years experience

(502) 223-1200 300 Whitaker Bank Building
PO BOX 1100
Frankfort, KY 40602

Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
University of Kentucky College of Law

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Zachary's areas of practice include civil litigation, banking, creditor's rights, and bankruptcy. Zachary is a graduate of Transylvania University, where he graduated with honors, and of the University of Kentucky College of Law, where he served on both the Moot Court Board and Bankruptcy Moot Court Board. Upon graduating law school, Zachary accepted a position as associate counsel to a community bank in his hometown of Inez, Kentucky. As associate counsel he served as associate general counsel, associate counsel in all debt collection and bankruptcy matters, and performed pre-HUD title examinations. Zachary joined the firm's Frankfort office...

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Ellie Kerstetter

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney. 16 years experience

(502) 364-0065 218 W. Oak St.
Louisville, KY 40203

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Criminal
University of Louisville

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Boutique-style, solo general practitioner, representing clients in all matters of family law, civil and probate practice, criminal misdemeanors and traffic court, and with business and real estate transactions. Court certified mediator. Hablamos Español.

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Richard A. Schwartz Esq

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney. 33 years experience

(502) 485-9200 3339 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40205

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Foreclosure Defense
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law

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Rheanne Dodson Falkner

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney. 20 years experience

(877) 279-0003 325 W Main St
#2104
Louisville, KY 40202

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Employment, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville

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Michael F. Lawrence

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 32 years experience

(502) 589-5855 440 S. 7th Street
Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40203

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Insurance Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of Louisville

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Mark E. Yonts

Fayette County, KY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 23 years experience

(859) 253-4700 300 E. Main Street
Suite 400
Lexington, KY 40507

Real Estate, Collections, Construction and Workers' Comp
University of Kentucky College of Law

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Mark Yonts is FKP’s managing real estate attorney. His primary activity is helping clients acquire and sell real estate. To that end, he performs residential and commercial real estate title examinations and closings. He works with banks and other lenders to make sure clients’ transactions run as smoothly as possible. Mark also provides legal advice regarding complex real estate transactions, including contract negotiations, drafting of documents, lease agreements, title opinions, financing options, and troubleshooting. If litigation is necessary, he provides litigation support and advice for clients. Prior to joining FKP, Mark ran a state-wide title company and a multi-state...

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Darby Smith

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney. 20 years experience

(502) 649-4788 9301 Dayflower Street
Prospect, KY 40059

Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and University of Kentucky College of Law

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LOUISVILLE ATTORNEY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ATTENTIVE CIVIL REPRESENTATION: Darby Smith has practiced for over 15 years in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and handles a broad range of civil matters and disputes for both individuals and businesses. As an attorney he is dedicated to always conducting a thorough examination of the facts, evidence and circumstances so that he can tailor his representation both to your specific needs and to the situation. His goal in acting as a lawyer in all civil matters is to achieve favorable results for his clients in a timely, cost-sensitive manner. He truly believes in...

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Stephen P. Imhoff

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney.

(502) 899-2414 2843 Brownsboro Rd
Suite 101
Louisville, KY 40206

Real Estate, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Tennessee College of Law

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Steve Imhoff is a licensed attorney in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, as well as the Federal Courts. Steve has practiced law in Kentucky for over 35 years. His primary focus is personal injury, automobile accidents, slip and fall, back injuries and pain and suffering, with association with experienced attorneys in medical malpractice, brain injury, spine injury, products liability and other specialties. Steve is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association and the Transportation Lawyers Association. Steve was a member of the Louisville Bar ethics committee for twenty years. Steve has given back to the...

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Dorothy L. Watts

Anderson County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney.

(502) 839-0004 148 South Main Street
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Family and Foreclosure Defense
University of Kentucky College of Law

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Michael J. Forbes

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(502) 804-5711 3103 Fern Valley Rd.
Suite 202
Louisville, KY 40213

Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
University of Louisville

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Gerry Calvert II

Fayette County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney.

115 W Short St
Lexington, KY 40507

Real Estate, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury

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Stephen Porter

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney.

(502) 297-9991 2406 Tucker Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40299

Real Estate and Municipal

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Whitney Zimmerman Johns

Mercer County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney.

(859) 734-2423 119 Short Street
P.O. Box 1
Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Estate Planning

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James Gary

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney.

(502) 589-2200 471 West Main St.
Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40202

Real Estate, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

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Michael Gosnell

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Lawyer.

(502) 589-2200 471 West Main St.
Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40202

Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Civil Rights and Collections

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William Bardenwerper

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Attorney.

(502) 426-6688 8311 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40222

Real Estate

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James Michael McDonough

Jefferson County, KY Real Estate Law Lawyer.

(502) 589-2200 471 West Main St.
Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40202

Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business

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Real estate refers to land, as well as anything permanently attached to the land, such as buildings and other structures, and covers more than just the drafting of contracts for the purchase and sale of property. Both federal and state laws regulate real estate transactions. The Federal Fair Housing Act, for example, prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions on account of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Many states have enacted similar legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of certain characteristics.

Attorneys in this field may handle leasing issues, landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings and homeowner association (HOA) problems. Other matters within this practice area include title disputes, mortgages, covenants, easements, and equitable servitudes. Many real estate issues can affect both commercial and individual renters and landlords. Real estate lawyers who represent commercial interests may also focus on land use, zoning, environmental law, or eminent domain issues.

Some states provide a certification for lawyers who have demonstrated experience and competency in the practice of real estate law. These attorneys must meet certain educational, experience, and examination requirements to receive the certification as a specialist.

Deed: The legal document that transfers the ownership of real property from one party to another.

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