The state of Kentucky started life as Kentucky County, Va. It eventually became the 15th state admitted to the Union, and the first state west of the Appalachians, on June 1, 1792. Although the state never officially seceded from the Union in the Civil War, the Confederate flag’s central star symbolizes Kentucky. The two sides fought over the state in 1862, with the Union regaining control in the Battle of Perryville.
Today, the Bluegrass State has about 4,314,000 residents, some 256,200 of whom live in its largest city, Louisville. Frankfort, the capital almost since the beginning – Lexington was capital for less than a year – has almost 27,100 residents.
Kentucky Legal Resources
If you are looking for legal support or information in Kentucky, the following list is a good place to start:
- Kentucky Bar Association: The Bar regulates the practice of law in Kentucky. It offers continuing education, legal research and other benefits to its members. It also provides contact information to various lawyer referral services in the state.
- Louisville Bar Association: The LBA provides information on current legal issues, placement services for legal support staff, a lawyer referral service and other benefits to its members and the public.
- Court of Justice: The court website offers links to information about the courts, legal research pages and other court programs and educational services. You may also search for court opinions and briefs.
Resources for Legal Marketers in Kentucky
The business of managing and promoting legal services is an ever-changing one. The following resources can help professionals engaged in supporting law firms and other legal service organizations keep their firms competitive:
- Legal Marketing Association, Kentucky Chapter: The LMA strives to keep its members current with the best practices of legal marketing, providing newsletters, market research and other educational and professional development resources.
- Association of Legal Administrators, Kentucky Chapter: Members of the ALA receive networking and educational opportunities as well as peer support. The Association promotes professionalism and quality management in the legal profession.
- Legal Marketing Jobs: Find legal marketing jobs in Kentucky
