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JOHN J. CHEWNING
Legal Experience:
1967 to Date: Private Practice of Law
Hopkinsville, KY
General, Civil Practice with special emphasis in the fields of Trials, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation Law, Negligence, Business and Finance, Mortgage Banking, Foreclosure and Probate.
On August 22, 1972 Governor Wendell Ford appointed me to the position of Hearing Officer for the Workers' Compensation Board. I held this position for approximately five (5) years and heard cases in a nine (9) county area of Western Kentucky.
As my private practice grew, I had to resign from this position. I have represented numerous clients in Workers' Compensation cases for both the Plaintiff and the defense.
1964 - 1967: Captain JAG, United States Air Force, Reese Air Force Base, Texas
Served as Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, Claims Officer and Staff Judge Advocate during tour of duty. Received experience in all aspects of military law and administrative practices including the settlement of airplane crashes.
1963 - 1964: Legal Assistant, Kentucky Department of Labor, Frankfort, KY
Assisted Attorney General's office in the preparation of cases for trial including preparation of briefs; conducted Wage & Hour hearings throughout the State.
Bar Associations:
Kentucky Bar Association - July 9, 1964
American Bar Association - September 12, 1964
Hopkinsville-Christian County Bar Association - November 1, 1967 - Secretary/Treasurer 1969-1971; President - 1976 - 1977
Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys
Courts Admitted to Practice Before:
Supreme Court, Commonwealth of Kentucky - July 9, 1964
Christian Circuit Court, Hopkinsville, KY - September 10, 1964
United States Court of Military Appeals, Washington, D.C. - November 16, 1965
United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky, Paducah, Kentucky - April 18, 1968
United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky - October 19, 1990
Offices Held:
1972 - 1977 - Hearing Officer, Workers' Compensation Board, State of Kentucky
1969 - 1972 - Friend of the Court, Christian Circuit Court, Hopkinsville, KY
1974 - 1995 - City Attorney, Oak Grove, KY - Incorporated the City September 24, 1974
Education - School Activities - Honors :
Law School: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Legal Aid Clinic
Phi Delta Phi
Student Bar Association
American Jurisprudence Prize for Excellence in Oil & Gas
Book Award - Contracts
UK - Washington, D.C., Seminar Program Organizer
College: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce - June 11, 1962
High School: Hopkinsville High School
Hopkinsville, KY
Graduated May 29, 1958
National Honor Society
Graduated Athlete with highest Scholastic Standing
Lettered in Football and Golf
All Western Kentucky Conference Guard, Footfall
Key Club - President
Band - Three (3) years
Boy Scouting - Eagle Scout with Bronze - Gold and Silver Palms - God and Country Award
Explorer Scouting - Silver Service Explorer Award
Civic Endeavors:
Rotary International - Director - Youth Exchange Officer - Paul Harris Fellow
Hopkinsville - Christian County Development Corp - Member
Hopkinsville - Christian County Jaycees - Director
Western Kentucky State Fair - Director and Legal Counsel
United Givers Fund - Divisional Leader
Salvation Ary - Building Fund - Divisional Leader
Little River Park Project - Committeeman
University Heights Academy - PTO Vice-President
Personal Data:
56 years of age, married to Penny Ann Hess, who graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1963. Two sons, ages 28 and 24.
Hobbies: Golf, tennis, scuba diving, hunting and boating
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