Philip C. Lawson

True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP

Frankfort, KY

14+ Years Experience

Licensed in 4 States

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About Philip

Philip C. Lawson is a partner at True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP, focusing on federal and state criminal defense, civil litigation, and personal injury. He graduated from the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law. He previously served as a Trial Attorney with the Department of Public Advocacy and is recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. He also represents the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as its legislative agent.

Licensed States

Kentucky U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

Education

J.D.

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville

B.A.

Centre College

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs · 2024

Super Lawyers Rising Star

General Litigation · 2023

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

2023

Super Lawyers Rising Star

Top 40 Under 40

Criminal Defense - National Trial Lawyers Association

Professional Associations

Kentucky Bar AssociationFayette County Bar AssociationFranklin County Bar AssociationKentucky Association of Criminal Defense LawyersKentucky Justice AssociationKentucky Defense CounselCentral Kentucky American Inn of Court