Melanie J. Kilpatrick

Melanie J. Kilpatrick

Administrative / Regulatory Law

0.0 (0 reviews)
Lexington, Kentucky
29+ years experience
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC
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Bio

Melanie J. Kilpatrick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Employment Law - Management, Energy Regulatory Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mining Law.Melanie J., who practices law in Lexington, Kentucky, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melanie J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Melanie J. Kilpatrick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Employment Law - Management, Energy Regulatory Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mining Law.Melanie J., who practices law in Lexington, Kentucky, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melanie J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Melanie J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Kentucky

State Capital

Frankfort

Highest Court

Kentucky Supreme Court

Bar Association

Kentucky Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Mining Law, Lexington (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Mining Law, Lexington (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Mining Law, Lexington (2021)
  • Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Recognized: Energy Regulatory Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Recognized: Mining Law
  • Special Focus: COVID-19

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020

Education

  • University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1996

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