Stephanie L. McGehee-Shacklette

Stephanie L. McGehee-Shacklette: Attorney with BERRY & MCGEHEE, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Professional Associations

American Bar Association, Real Property Probate and Trust Section

Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association, director (2002—2006)

Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, chair (2005)

Leadership Bowling Green (2005)

Leadership Bowling Green Alumni Association (Director, 2008-2012)

Kentucky Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section and Elder Law Section

Appointed to the Attorney Advertising Commission of the Kentucky Bar Association

Southern Kentucky Estate Planning Council, chair (2015)

Honors

Recipient, CALI Award in Anti-Discrimination Law

Pro Bono Publico Award from the Lawyers Care Volunteer Program, Warren County

Continuing Legal Education Award, Kentucky Bar Association

2006 Gwyneth B. Davis Outstanding Public Service Award Recipient, recognizing a commitment to public service and dedication to the principles of community spirit.
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Areas of Practice (71)

  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Services
  • Collections
  • Elder Law
  • Estate Planning & Probate
  • Business Associations Law
  • Business Development
  • Business Dissolutions
  • Business Estate Planning
  • Business Formation
  • Business Organization
  • Business Planning
  • Business Start-Ups
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Business Successions
  • Business Taxation
  • Business Transactions
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Buying and Selling of Businesses
  • Closely Held Business Estate Planning
  • Closely Held Business Law
  • Closely Held Business Taxation
  • Family Business Law
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Pass-Through Entities
  • Private Business Law
  • Professional Practices
  • Small Business Law
  • Sole Proprietorships
  • Bankruptcy Collections
  • Commercial Foreclosure
  • Commercial Workouts
  • Creditor Bankruptcy
  • Foreclosures
  • Fraudulent Conveyance
  • Repossessions
  • Commercial Collections
  • Post Judgment Collections
  • Secured Collections
  • Unsecured Collections
  • Ancillary Probate
  • Probate Administration
  • Probate
  • Business Law
  • Decedents Estates
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Planning
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
  • Estate Planning for the Disabled
  • Estate Planning for the Elderly
  • Estate Settlements
  • Family Trusts
  • Family Wealth Transfer
  • Fiduciary Law
  • Living Trusts
  • Personal Planning
  • Pet Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Retirement Planning
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Trust Administration
  • Trust Law
  • Trust Planning
  • Trust and Estate Collections
  • Wealth Planning
  • Wealth Preservation
  • Wills
  • Inheritance
  • Living Wills
  • Successions
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Arts, 1997; University of Kentucky, Phi Beta Kappa, 1997; University of Kentucky, graduated magna cum laude, 1997; University of Kentucky College of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, Kentucky
Memberships:
Bowling Green-Warren County (Director, 2003-2006; Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, 2005), Kentucky (Member, Attorney Advertising Commission; Member Sections on: Probate; Trust Law) and American (Member Sections on: Real Property; Probate; Trust Law) Bar Associations.
ISLN:
915205576

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
Yes
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (29 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/05/15 in Estate Administration

    I have worked with Stephanie in the past and can speak first hand of her legal skills. She is incredibly bright, analytical, and capable. I have referred multiple cases to her and will continue to do so because I am most assured she will handle the... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/25/15 in Litigation

    Stephanie McGehee-Shacklette is very knowledgeable in her practice areas. She can size up a situation quickly. She is our "go to" lawyer whenever we need to make a referral for legal work in south central Kentucky. She is certainly deserving of an... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Counsel on 12/19/19 in Bankruptcy

    A brilliant and effective attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/06/15 in Bankruptcy

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/01/15 in General Practice

    Have high regards for Ms. McGehee-Shacklette. Always very professional, courteous and knowledgeable when appearing in my court. She has been a solid, reputable attorney since she started practicing in my court.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/29/15 in Estate Planning

    She is a very fine attorney and meets all criteria.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/24/15 in Probate Administration

    She handles probate on regular basis. The judge appear to respect her comments as truthful.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/24/15 in Estate Planning

    outstanding young lawyer She will become one of the best estate planners. She is very ethical in how to do estate planning for she seeks family harmony rather than litigation later from her estate planning. She realizes that she must obtain personal... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/24/15 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/24/15 in Civil Practice

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Lawyers Client Review
4.9/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Stephanie and the firm over the last 5 years. They have been great to work with and very professional and helpful. I would strongly recommend them.

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Contact Information:

270-936-7220  Phone

270-842-5437  Fax

berryandmcgehee.com

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