Secure Your Occupational Future: Safeguarding Licenses in Kentucky’s Complex Landscape

September 2023 Most people know that doctors, nurses, lawyers, and engineers are licensed to practice their professions. In fact, Kentucky’s Department of Professional Licensing has over 20 boards that regulate these various professions. Did you know that beyond these traditional professions, there are many other occupations that require licensure in Kentucky? Cosmetologists, barbers, HVAC contractors,…

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Williams Kilpatrick Awarded Best Employment Lawyers

Williams Kilpatrick, PLLC, was awarded Best Employment Lawyers in Lexington for 2021 by Expertise. Since 2005, we have help businesses of all sizes navigate employment laws in a time-sensitive and economical manner so they can focus on their work. Our lawyers handle a wide variety of employment matters from pre-hire through termination and all issues…

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John M. Williams and Melanie Kilpatrick Recognized by Super Lawyers

Say a big “Congratulations” to Williams Kilpatrick, PLLC Partners, John M. Williams and Melanie Kilpatrick, on their recent recognition from Super Lawyers. They have been recognized by SuperLawyers for their work for over 9 years. Super Lawyers provides lawyer ratings of selected lawyers and helps those seeking counsel to find a rated lawyer in their location…

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John M. Williams Recognized by Best Lawyers

Say a “Congratulations” to Williams Kilpatrick, PLLC, Partner, John M. Williams, on his recent recognition from Best Lawyers. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2015 and his recent recognition stems from his focus in the following industry: Energy Law Curious about the industries that Mr. Williams covers? Check out our About page. **…

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Melanie J. Kilpatrick Recognized by Best Lawyers

Say a “Congratulations” to Williams Kilpatrick, PLLC, Partner, Melanie J. Kilpatrick, on her recent recognition. On top of being recognized as “Best Lawyer of the Year 2021” for Mining Law, Ms. Kilpatrick was also recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in: Energy Regulatory Law Litigation – Labor and Employment Curious about the industries…

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WK Partner Presented at ABA’s Mid-Winter Meeting

The Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section held its mid-winter meeting on March 3rd to the 6th in Palm Springs, California.  The meeting featured a full day of MSHA programming with many EMLF members speaking and a full OSHA program as well. One of Williams Kilpatrick’s…

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Worker Misclassification in the Gig Economy

The growth of the gig economy has intensified arguments about businesses’ efforts to properly classify workers as either employees or independent contractors.  California has passed legislation that went into effect at midnight on December 31, 2019. This legislation will make it far more difficult for employers like Uber and DoorDash to classify workers as independent…

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Williams Kilpatrick Attorneys Rated by Super Lawyers

Williams Kilpatrick members, Melanie Kilpatrick and John M. Williams, were recognized for a fifth year in a row by the Super Lawyers organization. “Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.” The Super Lawyers recognition is based upon a…

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