What We Do

Our full-service law firm provides a broad range of services to assist you, your family, and your business with your legal needs.

Family Law

Family law addresses matters that arise from within the family structure—adoption, custody and visitation, support, divorce, protective orders, marital agreements, and legal separations. Our attorneys handle each of these with care and thoughtfulness, offering guidance through every stage of the process.

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Accidents, Injury & Wrongful Death

When injury or loss strikes, we work with clients to assess legal options and pursue claims against the responsible party. Our lawyers have long experience in matters involving motor vehicle accidents, product defects, and wrongful death, and we’ve taken such cases through negotiation, courtroom trial, and appeal.

Wills, Probate, Trusts, & Estates

Our estate practice covers wills, trusts, guardianships, probate proceedings, and living directives. Whether the need is straightforward or involves more layered planning, we provide counsel that is steady and informed. We also represent clients in estate disputes and are active in probate courts throughout the region.

Business and Corporate Law

We counsel businesses from formation to sale, assisting with the creation of entities including corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. We advise clients on operational matters and represent both buyers and sellers in commercial transactions. In disputes, we represent business entities in court—whether the issue lies in contracts, internal disagreements, or officer liability.

Civil Litigation

Our litigation practice spans a wide range of disputes, both in state and federal court. We represent individuals, businesses, and public entities in matters that include accident claims, business disputes, civil rights, professional liability, employment issues, estate conflicts, and more. When a case goes to trial, or higher still on appeal, our attorneys bring both experience and preparation to bear.

Employment Law

Our attorneys counsel employers on workplace matters ranging from hiring practices to personnel policies. When disputes arise, we appear in court and before administrative bodies, including the EEOC and state commissions. Our work includes defending against claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage violations.

Eminent Domain

We represent public entities in matters of condemnation and land acquisition for public use. These cases often involve disputes over value, access, and use. Our attorneys have appeared in courts across Kentucky on behalf of the Commonwealth and other public bodies, ensuring that public projects proceed in accordance with the law and that proceedings are handled with clarity and fairness.

Real Estate Law

Our real estate work includes examining and insuring titles, handling property sales and leases, preparing financing and loan documents, and dealing with zoning matters. We represent banks, developers, insurers, realtors, and private individuals. From the first document review to the final closing, we are involved throughout.

Admiralty and Maritime Law

With close ties to the inland river system, our office handles matters arising on the water—injury and death claims under the Jones Act, cargo disputes, and vessel collisions. We have represented clients before courts and federal agencies alike, including the Coast Guard and the NTSB.

Banking Law

We work with financial institutions on loan documentation, real estate matters, and commercial transactions. Our attorneys are also experienced in foreclosure actions and in defending against lender liability claims.

Health Care

We advise hospitals, physicians, and other providers. Our work in this field draws from years of representing clients who operate in a closely scrutinized and demanding environment.

Appellate Practice

In appellate matters, our attorneys challenge or defend lower court decisions in both state and federal appellate courts. These cases often turn on questions of law, interpretation of evidence, and jurisdiction. We approach them with care, preparation, and respect for the record.

Bankruptcy Law for Creditors

We represent banks, businesses, and creditors seeking recovery from bankrupt debtors. Our attorneys practice regularly in federal bankruptcy court and are experienced in related matters such as foreclosure and restructuring of debt.

Construction Law

We have handled construction-related claims involving major commercial projects, including disputes over delay, additional work, defective plans, and lien enforcement. Our firm represents both owners and contractors in these matters.

Insurance and Self-Insurer Defense

Our attorneys defend individuals and entities in claims involving property loss, personal injury, malpractice, products liability, and asbestos. We serve both insured and self-insured clients, including corporate and governmental entities.

Utilities Law

For many years, we have served as counsel to regional utility providers. Our representation includes both corporate matters and litigation, drawing on a long-standing relationship with the power sector and its legal demands.

McMurry & Livingston, PLLC was founded by W. Pelham McMurry and Milton M. Livingston, Jr. Today we continue our founders' legacy as the oldest continuous-named law practice in Paducah.