John W. Walters

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John W. Walters: Attorney with Golden Law Office
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Biography

Mr. Walters is a partner and trial lawyer with Golden Law Office in Lexington, Kentucky. Prior to joining Golden Law Office, Mr. Walters was a founding and managing partner for a regional insurance defense firm handling all aspects of litigation. He has extensive experience with cases involving motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, agribusiness, class actions, general personal injury, construction law, bad faith, products liability, medical malpractice and insurance coverage disputes.

Mr. Walters previously represented America’s largest insurance companies and their insureds, trying numerous cases to successful jury verdicts before Courts across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He also began representing plaintiffs, and obtained several sizable results in those cases before transitioning completely to plaintiff’s practice. He now employs his wealth of experience and knowledge for the benefit of plaintiffs who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Mr. Walters’ inside experience on how large insurance companies operate in their defense of claims helps him obtain excellent results on behalf of his clients.
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Coverage Issues
  • Insurance Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Transylvania University, B.A., Business Management, cum laude, 1990; University of Kentucky Graduate School of Business, M.B.A., 1995
Law School Attended:
University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Kentucky
ISLN:
909830029

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (31 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/09/14 in Insurance Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/05/14 in Insurance Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/01/14 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Walters is a highly capable attorney and a wonderful person. He has tremendous ethics and legal ability. We, as lawyers, are fortunate to be associated with other lawyers such as Mr. Walters. In addition, the communities that Mr. Walters helps to... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/01/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/01/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/01/14 in Litigation

    John is an outstanding lawyer who possesses exceptional trial skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/30/14 in Tort Liability

    John Walters has great legal skills and is above reproach from the standpoint of ethics.Van F. Sims

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 06/30/14 in Complex Litigation

    John is one of the best litigators with whom I've had the pleasure of working. He is always calm, measured, thoughtful, and patient. These traits serve his clients well. He is an exemplary example of what an AV rated lawyer should be.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/24/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/24/14 in Civil Litigation

    Excellent lawyer that I would refer business to.

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859-456-3250  Phone

859-469-5001  Fax

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