Peter J W Brackney

Peter J W Brackney

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 16 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Lexington, KY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

2402 Greatstone Point, Lexington, KY

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Peter helps his forward-looking clients to ensure that that their wishes are followed with regard to medical decisions, property division, and selection of who will be the guardian of any minor children through the preparation of last wills and other end-of-life documents.

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Probate 50%

Peter Brackney grieving individuals navigate the probate process after the loss of a loved one.

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 16 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Brackney Law Office, PLLC

2402 Greatstone Point, Lexington, KY, 40504

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Peter J W Brackney's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Erica | March 01, 2018

Very pleased!

I am very pleased with the legal consult and services I received from Peter recently. He is professional and very knowledgeable. He took his time explaining legal matters I did not understand in a way that made sense to me. His rates were very reasonable too! Highly recommend for legal services a...nd will definitely come back if we need additional legal advice or services in the future!

Posted by George | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent service

We found Mr. Brackney through the Avvo service and were extremely pleased with the care he provided in helping us prepare the legal documents we required. He clearly explained the legal terms we needed to understand and covered all the options we needed to consider in our matter.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy

Mr. Brackney was excellent handling my bankruptcy case. I walked into his office with a pile of paperwork. He took the time to sort thru my papers, explain my choices and guide me throughout the entire procedure. He made me feel comfortable to ask questions, was always punctual at returning my calls... and emails. Once again I couldn't have asked for a more experienced and well prepared lawyer. I will be using his services again in the very near future and recommending him to others. Thank you so much Mr. Brackney

Posted by Nancy | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate Planning services

My husband and I were very pleased with Peter Brackney's legal services. He listened to our needs and was very professional and pleasant to deal with. We had him prepare our wills, powers of attorney, heath directives, living wills and HIPAA disclosure forms. We were unsure of the exact meaning of ...the wording in the Ky living will forms we had found online and he explained them clearly to us and gave us plenty of time to confidently make our decisions about our choices and directives. He advised us which documents we needed and the reasons why. This was very valuable to us and it felt so good to get everything in order and in place for our family in the event of our death or condition in which we can no longer make our own decisions or communicate our wishes. Peter Brackney is an excellent, caring lawyer whose services we were completely pleased with and we recommend him highly!

Peter Brackney

Replied last September 01, 2016

Thank you, Nancy! I really appreciate your taking the time to write this thoughtful review. It was my pleasure getting to know you both!

Posted by Leah | August 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning for a blended family.

We are very happy with Mr. Brackney's estate planning services. My husband and I together have four adult children, two from a previous marriage and two together - not all of whom get along. We had a collection of documents prepared by Peter Brackney. We needed wills for each of us, powers of atto...rney for our kids to use in case we are injured or severely ill, health directives, living wills, HIPAA disclosure forms, etc. In short, everything any of our children would need in any situation now that retirement is fast approaching. Mr. Brackney explained everything clearly and helped us sort out the issues of our blended family. He gave us both paper copies and electronic scans so everyone has all the documents. (He also keeps copies in a vault in case of a disaster at our home.) He listened to our situation and recommended the best wording for our documents that would achieve all our objectives and be fair to everyone. We are very happy with his work, and would recommend him highly.

Peter Brackney

Replied last August 04, 2016

Thank you for the kinds words; I appreciate the recommendation. It was a pleasure getting to know you both better and to assist in your estate planning.

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Peter J W Brackney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Josh Tucker

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is the man in Central Kentucky when it comes to bankruptcy. He's who I refer trusted clients to. Give him a call."

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Frank Jenkins

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is an excellent lawyer and a hard worker. He takes good care of his clients and he really cares that they get the best job done possible. I recommend him without reservation for estate planning, business entity creation and bankruptcy-related matters."

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Bradley Clark

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is a positive force for the citizens of Lexington. He is kind, thoughtful, and exactly the person I would want on my team if I had a bankruptcy issue."

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Brent Cox

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is a very bright and capable lawyer who is respected by his peers. Aside from his skills as a lawyer, Peter is a great person."

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Tom Bunch

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have seen Peter handle complex matters with skill and expertise. He is very tech-savvy and capable of representing a client in the most difficult situations."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Best Business - Bankruptcy Lawyers in Lexington, Three Best Rated

2017

BV Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2017

Christianos Distinguished Alumni Award, Lexington Christian Academy

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale Hubbell

2012

Continuing Legal Education Award, Kentucky Bar Association

2008

Medal of Excellence, American Bankruptcy Institute

2008

Bankruptcy Excellence for the Future Award, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Brackney Law Office, PLLC

2009 - 2015

Attorney, Bunch & Brock

Associations

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Fayette County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2017

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

A Visit to the Hospital

Documents Prepared

Small Business Owner

Discharge Granted

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Education

2009

University of Kentucky

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Kentucky

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Frederick Douglass High School Credit Abuse

2017

Jessamine County Historical Society Our American Constitution

2016

Jessamine County Historical Society Monthly Meeting Lost Lexington & Lost Jessamine County

2015

Robert E. Hemenway Writing Center Speaker Series (University of Kentucky Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Design Department)

Lost Lexington & The Writing Process

2015

Food for Thought Luncheon (Kentucky Historical Society) Lost Lexington

2014

PEP Talk (Blue Grass Trust) Lost Lexington

2014

Line-by-Line Workshop

Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcies

Publications

2014

Non-fiction book, The History Press Lost Lexington

Languages

English

Activity

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