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W. Thomas Bunch II

W. Thomas Bunch II

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  • Probate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy ...
  • Kentucky
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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
Video Conferencing
  • FaceTime
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
Fees
  • 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
  • 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
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6th Circuit
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney-at-Law
Bunch & Brock Attorneys
- Current
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.
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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.
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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
- Current
Activities: Mr. Bunch presented a Continuing Legal Education seminar on October 19, 2011 to the Fayette County Bar Association - Family Law Section.
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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.
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Fayette County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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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
Contact & Map
Bunch & Brock, Attorneys
126 W. Maxwell St
Suite 200
Lexington, KY 40508-1858
Telephone: (859) 254-5522
Fax: (859) 233-1434
Monday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Effective February 1, 2021, we moved to the second floor above Bella Rose on the corner of S. Upper and W. Maxwell Streets. A handicap meter is directly outside our front door on Maxwell and a huge free parking lot is behind our building, enter on Upper.