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W. Thomas Bunch II
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Biography
My mission is to provide top-quality legal advice and services to my clients within the scope of my law practice. I am very proficient at drafting Last Wills & Trusts, handling Probate Law cases, and Guardianship proceedings. I also have extensive experience with Debtor and Creditor Legal Issues arising in Bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy situations (Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 cases), including representation of both debtors and creditors in complex Chapter 11 cases.
Practice Areas
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
Additional Practice Areas
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 13
Fees
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Free Consultation
Call me about your Probate case and tell me you found me on Justia. I'll give you a free consultation for up to 30 minutes to learn about your situation and see if we are a "good fit". If I can't take your Probate case, I'll recommend another attorney who may be able to help you! - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I handle Probate cases based upon an hourly rate plus costs. However, I am very efficient handling Probate cases and will give you an estimate of the fees based upon my 31+ years experience.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Kentucky
- 6th Circuit
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney-at-Law
- Bunch & Brock Attorneys
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- Law Clerk (during law school)
- Bunch & Brock Attorneys
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Education
- University of Kentucky College of Law
- J.D. (1989) | Law Degree
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- Three of the BEST years of my entire education! Very challenging work, but also rewarding.
- Honors: My 3rd year research project on jury selection was later published 10 years after my graduation: Co-Author, "Using Social Science Methods to Improve Voir Dire and Jury Selection," in A Handbook of Jury Research, published by ALI-ABA, 1999.
- Wake Forest University
- B.A. (1986) | Major in Politics; minor in History
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- Great college experience back when an ordinary family could afford to attend Wake Forest University. Unfortunately, 4 years of tuition is now over $200,000. I visited the campus in 2013 for the first time in over 20 years; it is still an incredibly beautiful campus surrounded by a forest.
Awards
- George F. Hixson Fellow
- Kiwanis International
Professional Associations
- Fayette County Bar Association
- Divorce and Bankruptcy: When Debtors Can't Pay Their Creditors Due to Divorce
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- Activities: Mr. Bunch presented a Continuing Legal Education seminar on October 19, 2011 to the Fayette County Bar Association - Family Law Section.
- Kiwanis Club of Lexington
- Member & Past President
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- Activities: Excellent service organization. If you don't know anything about local Kiwanis Clubs, check out www.kiwanis.org.
- Fayette County Bar Association
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Using Social Science Methods to Improve Voir Dire and Jury Selection
- ALI-ABA
Speaking Engagements
- Divorce and Bankruptcy: When Client's Can't Pay Their Debts, Continuing Legal Education, Lexington, KY
- Fayette County Bar Association Pro Bono Program, Inc. (LAWCARE)
- This presentation is intended to assist domestic relations attorneys achieve a better understanding of the bankruptcy statutes that impact divorce cases. The author’s intention is that the practicing divorce attorney spot insolvency issues and properly advise a client of his/her options.
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- www.bunchandbrocklaw.com
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