James N. O'Toole

James N. O'Toole

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 30 years

Probate Lawyer at Lexington, KY
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills ... +3 more

3080 Harrodsburg Rd., Suite 101, Lexington, KY

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 20%

Wills Living wills and medical directives Revocable and irrevocable trusts Powers of attorney, including medical and financial Guardianships and conservatorships Probate matters Business succession plans

20%
Business 10%

Business formation. Serving as general counsel Corporate transactions such as sales, mergers and acquisitions. Business restructuring Filing for bankruptcy Noncompete clauses and confidentiality agreements Business litigation Succession planning

31 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Contingency

35%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 10 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

James OToole

3080 Harrodsburg Rd., Suite 101, Lexington, KY, 40503

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James N. O'Toole's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by David Wayne Aull | July 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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When I felt as every one turn there back an left me behind I was so alone. Not knowing. Where turn. I thought I never. See

First off my name's David Aull my story is facts I was hurt an disrespected by many in Louisville as I look up one nite confused stress an panic not knowing answers scared filling broken as iff this perp that cause me to get hurt by his dishonesty an him haveing. Lots of money an up till Mr otool hea...rd my cry for help I had given up till I heard his message he was firm but you heard it in his voice he was concern an he cares iv learn. Mr otool beleaves strongly in what he does he knows very well law you truly won't find another law firm this entire law firm is a true force that is allways with each client they impact fight they do not back down they can fight ur case on every level at pro level they are armed with compassion powerful law firm in morles they take no for answer they find the answer. An they never start a case an not see it thur I day any one our there before you call one these car salesmen pitch tv attonarys you won't find Mr otool on tv are blogging why because this law firm in court an winning getting justice for there clients that how Mr otool an ok this law firm is the only call any one should call make ur next call the right call when it ur lose on the line I put my entire faith right here in this law firm by facts you'll never find another firm like this team there the sob they wrote the defining an they stand daily behind there experience they don't talk fancy lines they reduce results make this firm the only call you will ever need to make next time ur in a twisted POSTION you be sure you put ur faith where faith will not fail you this it my A TEAM BY RESULTS THEY NO HOW TO HANDLE BUSSNESS AN KNOCK WALLS DOWN TO GET ANSWERS IM BLESS I NO IM OK. THE MAN AN THE ATEAM HAS MY BACK YOU CANT BEAT RESULTS ANSWERS AN THEY NO U MEAN BUSSNESS WHEN YOU SEE OTOOL AN THE SOB TEAM THEY MAKE IMPACT HISTORY GOD BLESS THIS FIRM THEY ARE CHANGEING LIFES DAILY RESTOREING BROKEN TO STRONGER THAN EVER THEY ARE HEAVEN SENT IT BRINGS TEARS WHERE WOULD I BE RIGHT NOW WITH OUT ALL OF YOU YOU BELEAVE IN ME AN I BELEAVE IN YOU GUYS GODS SPEED CARRY ON THE GOOD WILL

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Long-term insurance claim

I hired Mr. O'Toole regarding a long-term health insurance claim that had been denied. I honestly didn't think I had much of a chance collecting from a behemoth insurance giant, but boy did Mr. O'Toole ever slay Goliath. He settled the case out of court in six months. I was very satisfied with the mo...netary amount.

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jeanine Arendt

He is an awesome attorney! He listens, and understands and does the best for your case. He and his firm also gives back to our community through our Little Blessings Christmas tree program. They are a great firm.

Posted by Daniel | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

It is my pleasure to write a review on mr O’toole. In January I needed legal assistance so I searched Avvo where I came across mr O’Toole s profile. I wrote him an email on Saturday and Monday morning I received email from him. My legal issue has to do with my employer denying me a contractual righ...t that will causes me serious financial and career difficulties. Mr O’Toole reviewed my contract and devised a plan. Throughout the course of this case, mr O’Toole was always accessible. He always respond and promptly to any email or question . My employer is a big company with a dedicated legal office employing several full time lawyers, but I always felt that mr O’Toole was more than a match for them. My case didn’t get to court and my employer was forced to acknowledge my legal rights. I owe a lot to mr O’toole and recommend him highly. He is the type of lawyer that you want on your side. Sent from my iPad

Posted by Heidi | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Service, Honesty, Effective Outcome

Mr. O'Toole is outstanding in his knowledge of Kentucky tenant/landlord law. He effectively explained our options during our initial consultation. He presented our options in a manner that allowed us to make an informed decision of how to proceed. He stated his fees - which we found quite reasonabl...e considering our possible financial loss had he not intervened. He completed a successful negotiation with a landlord that we could not have done on our own. If we ever require this type of service again, we would hire him before anyone else. I highly recommend him and will be handing out his name to every person who experience issues with landlords! Mr. O'Toole - thank you thank you thank you for restoring balance and order (and sanity) back into our lives. Your services were outstanding!

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

1984

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Smith O'Toole & Brooke

Education

1995

Wayne State University

J.D.

Languages

English

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