Your Trusted Lawyer in Northern Kentucky
James Meyrat Attorney at Law
More than 20 years experience providing quality legal services in litigation and transactional matters
- Office Location
1300 N. Main St. Williamstown, KY 41097
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(859) 687-6100
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Northern Kentucky
James Meyrat Attorney at Law
Welcome to James Meyrat Attorney at Law, your trusted legal partner in Northern Kentucky. Our firm specializes in family law, criminal law, wills and estates, and personal injury cases, including bicycle accidents. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of our community. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on client satisfaction, we strive to navigate the complexities of the legal system on your behalf. Stay informed with our updates on current legal topics and local elections, as we believe in empowering our clients through knowledge. Let us help you achieve the best possible outcomes in your legal matters.
Defining Success
Always going the extra mile to win for his clients
20 Years of Experience
Practice Areas
probate
Kentucky family farms often face difficult legal and financial issues when ownership passes from one generation to the next. Common problems in Kentucky include lack of a formal succession or estate plan, disputes between farming and non-farming heirs, inherited undivided interests in farmland, and disagreements over buyouts or ownership rights. Meyrat Law assists Kentucky farm families with succession planning, probate and inheritance disputes, partition actions, deed and ownership issues, estate administration, and other legal matters affecting family farms.
Property Disputes
James represents Kentucky landowners and farmers in disputes involving: Incorrect fence lines Farming across property boundaries Adverse possession claims. In Kentucky, these disputes often arise after a sale, inheritance, or new survey reveals conflicting property boundaries. Cases may involve historical fence lines, aerial photographs, tax records, witness testimony, and surveyor opinions. James help clients protect their property rights through negotiation, title review, and litigation when necessary.
Debt Collection
Whether you are a creditor seeking to recover unpaid debts, an individual defending against a tax lien foreclosure, or a property owner seeking a lien release, James Meyrat provides experienced representation in collection, lien, and financing disputes. James also handles agricultural financing matters involving tractor lease defaults, repossession of farm equipment and machinery, secured lending disputes, and UCC lien litigation. He works closely with clients to protect their rights, resolve disputes efficiently, and develop practical legal strategies tailored to their circumstances.
criminal
James actually built a good part of his career in criminal law. As such, James has a professional instinct to challenge the Commonwealth on every procedural and evidentiary ground to get the best outcome for his client. James is always ready for jury trial after having obtained several not guilty verdicts in his career.
real estate
Kentucky real estate and family farms often carry decades of complex ownership history, creating title and property disputes that can threaten the long-term stability of the property and farm. Meyrat Law represents landowners, heirs, and farming families in matters involving missing probate records, unclear heirship, clouded titles, disputed mineral rights, missing deeds, and informal transfers of property between family members. His approach focuses on practical solutions that preserve family relationships while safeguarding valuable property assets for future generations.
Foreclosures & Tax Liens
When property taxes go unpaid in Kentucky, tax lien foreclosure lawsuits can place homes, farms, and investment properties at risk of forced sale. James Meyrat represents property owners in Kentucky tax lien foreclosure litigation, including disputes involving delinquent taxes, redemption rights, notice defects, title issues, payment negotiations, and challenges to foreclosure sales. He works with clients to protect their property rights, resolve complex title and probate issues, and pursue practical solutions aimed at avoiding unnecessary loss of property.
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