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 11 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 anonymous | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Daniel | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Crystal Fister | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer

Mr. Otoole is a must have. He made me feel like I was his only client with his quick response threw text, email or phone! He coached me threw the process and prepared me for court. Amazing attorney, look no further!

Posted by Lyndsie | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Efficient and ready to go to bat for you

Mr. O'Toole went above and beyond for us and our case. He was well prepared and made sure we were as well. He kept us updated on everything and was quick to respond with any questions we had. I never had to worry about a thing because he was on top of everything! If you don't hire O'Toole, then y...ou won't be 100% satisfied!

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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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