Whayne C. Priest, Jr., Lawyer at English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP

Whayne C. Priest, Jr., Of Counsel Attorney
Business Law; Business Litigation; Corporate Law; Civil Litigation; Condemnation; Real Estate; Appellate Practice; Commercial Law; Litig...

Phone:270-781-6500
Web:http://www.elpolaw.com
Address: 1101 College Street P.O. Box 770, Bowling Green, KY 42102

Law Firm:	English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP
Lawyer:	Whayne C. Priest, Jr.
Phone:	270-781-6500
Fax:	270-781-6500
Lawyer Title:	Of Counsel
Practice Areas:	Business Law; Business Litigation; Corporate Law; Civil Litigation; Condemnation; Real Estate; Appellate Practice; Commercial Law; Litigation; Municipal Law
Bio:	But he also knows something more universal: human behavior. If the members of a jury look you in the eye when they return to the courtroom, it is good news. “You can tell what the verdict will be if they look at your table,” Whayne says. “You want them to search you out and look into your eyes and give you some sort of a nod, a smile or signal.”These days, waiting for a jury verdict is becoming a rare occasion. Whayne notes that cases are more often settled outside of the courthouse. Mediation and settlements often keep the cost of a case lower for the client, as trials are expensive. He has also seen another change that has worked to the benefit of the public: attorneys tend to know a few areas of the law well, and are not called on to practice outside of that. “When I started out, I would even prepare tax returns for clients and handle almost any type of case that came my way,” Whayne recalls. “Now, you have to be very proficient in one particular area. It forces us to keep up with case law and research. I think we are better lawyers because of that particular focus.”The way attorneys practice law these days has changed, too, with more working via e-mail and cell phone to keep in touch with the office and sometimes to use that extra time they’ve gained to spend time with family. For Whayne, spending time in the office means time with his two sons, both of whom practice law at ELPO. “I couldn’t be mo
Admitted:	1962, Kentucky and U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
College:	University of Kentucky, B.A., magna cum laude, 1960
Law School:	University of Kentucky College pf Law, J.D., 1962
Membership:	Bowling Green/Warren County, Kentucky (Member, Attorneys Advertising Commission, 1998-2001) and American Bar Associations.
Web:	http://www.elpolaw.com
Languages:	English

Lawyer Whayne C. Priest, Jr., graduated from University of Kentucky, B.A., magna cum laude, 1960 University of Kentucky College pf Law, J.D., 1962, is now employed by English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP at 1101 College Street P.O. Box 770 Bowling Green, KY 42102.

While being a member of Bowling Green/Warren County, Kentucky (Member, Attorneys Advertising Commission, 1998-2001) and American Bar Associations., Whayne C. Priest, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Whayne C. Priest, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether Whayne C. Priest, Jr. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Whayne C. Priest, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Whayne C. Priest, Jr.'s office is located at Bowling Green, KY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Whayne C. Priest, Jr. has been admitted in 1962, Kentucky and U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Business Law; Business Litigation; Corporate Law; Civil Litigation; Condemnation; Real Estate; Appellate Practice; Commercial Law; Litigation; Municipal Law.

Whayne C. Priest, Jr.'s college and law school education includes University of Kentucky, B.A., magna cum laude, 1960, University of Kentucky College pf Law, J.D., 1962. Other biographical background includes But he also knows something more universal: human behavior. If the members of a jury look you in the eye when they return to the courtroom, it is good news. “You can tell what the verdict will be if they look at your table,” Whayne says. “You want them to search you out and look into your eyes and give you some sort of a nod, a smile or signal.”These days, waiting for a jury verdict is becoming a rare occasion. Whayne notes that cases are more often settled outside of the courthouse. Mediation and settlements often keep the cost of a case lower for the client, as trials are expensive. He has also seen another change that has worked to the benefit of the public: attorneys tend to know a few areas of the law well, and are not called on to practice outside of that. “When I started out, I would even prepare tax returns for clients and handle almost any type of case that came my way,” Whayne recalls. “Now, you have to be very proficient in one particular area. It forces us to keep up with case law and research. I think we are better lawyers because of that particular focus.”The way attorneys practice law these days has changed, too, with more working via e-mail and cell phone to keep in touch with the office and sometimes to use that extra time they’ve gained to spend time with family. For Whayne, spending time in the office means time with his two sons, both of whom practice law at ELPO. “I couldn’t be mo. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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