John A. Combs has 25 years of legal experience and has practiced law in nearly every practice setting, from a small boutique law firm to a large regional law firm, as general counsel of a $1 billion-dollar financial institution, as a staff attorney in state government, and in his current role as a solo practitioner.
Given this experience, our office is fully equipped to handle almost any area of law. Our practice areas include criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and more. When you work with the strong, experienced team at Combs Law, you'll receive the attention you and your case deserves. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
John A. Combs, Attorney at Law
Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
- Received Law Degree/Juris Doctor, May 1996
- Dean’s List, Spring 1994
- Dean’s List, Spring 1996
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, May 1993
- Minor in Economics, May 1993
- Dean’s List, Fall 1992
John’s Background
- Native of Whitesburg, Kentucky
- U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, Active Duty 1987-1991; Reserve 1991-2005
- Attended Whitesburg High School – Graduated 1987
- Practiced in central and eastern Kentucky since 1996
- Admitted to practice, KY Bar Association in October, 1996
- Admitted to practice, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of KY (January, 1997)
- Admitted to practice, U.S. District Court, Western District of KY (February, 1997)
- Handles appeals in State Court of Appeals and Supreme Court
- Practiced at Frost Brown Todd LLC, a large regional law firm, from 2001-2007
- Served as General Counsel of Commonwealth Credit Union, a $1 billion dollar financial institution, from 2007-2012
- Vice President and General Counsel of Corrisoft, LLC, 2012
- Established private practice in Lexington, KY in 2012
- Established private practice in London, KY in 2018
- Experienced Debtor-Creditor’s Rights/Bankruptcy Lawyer
Accolades
- BV Rated, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
- U.S. Coast Guard Achievement Medal, 1991, 2002
- U.S. Coast Guard Letter of Commendation, 1994
- 2006 Leadership Lexington Graduate
- 2006 Lexington Young Professionals Association (LYPA) Rising Star Award
- Licensed Realtor, 1992-2010
- Eagle Scout, 1984