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Jon A. Woodall

Member
Lexington, KY
C: 859.621.1326 F: 859.231.1175

Honors & Awards

  • Kentucky Super Lawyers®, 2023-2025 (Construction Litigation)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, 2013-2025 (Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law)

  • AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Admissions

Kentucky, 1994

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1994

U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1994

U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1994

Education

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky, J.D., 1994

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, B.A., 1990

  • Major: Corporate Finance

Overview

Jon Woodall knows that in the fast-paced world of business, especially in construction, legal counsel must be nimble and responsive. Urgent legal issues can crop up at any time, so Jon is committed to providing his clients with prompt service and timely solutions, no matter how big or small the problem may be. He prioritizes being accessible to clients any time they may need him, even on nights and weekends, so he can assist them with finding solutions for problems just as quickly as they present themselves. With nearly thirty years of legal experience, Jon knows how to tackle a wide variety of legal issues—his depth of knowledge, creative problem-solving skills, and connections with other McBrayer attorneys ensure that his clients will be in good hands.

An experienced litigation attorney, Jon is prepared to respond to the specific needs of his clients in Lexington and beyond in the areas of construction law, non-compete enforcement, and land use law, including eminent domain defense. Jon has also represented a number of entertainers and Division One basketball coaches in the course of contract and endorsement negotiations.

Jon is committed to giving back to our community through leadership, sponsorship, and support of community causes. He is very active in civic affairs at the state and local level, especially those involving the conservation of natural resources and the protection and personal development of Kentucky’s children. He has served as Chairman of the Board of the High Street YMCA and is currently the President of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, an organization that supports conservation and youth education efforts throughout Kentucky. He also serves as a member of the Board of Bluegrass Tomorrow, an organization dedicated to promoting economic development that improves the quality of life for Kentuckians and protects Kentucky’s natural resources through collaboration, preservation, accountability, and education. A father of three boys, Jon has also immensely enjoyed coaching Little League baseball and is a past president of Eastern Little League. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys cycling, snow skiing, hunting, and fishing with his family.

Capabilities, Successes, and Assignments

  • Counsels clients on issues relating to contract formation and performance as well as the litigation of complex construction and commercial disputes, including water intrusion or mold claims, at the state, federal, and administrative levels.
  • Represents contractors, developers, builders, owners and their insurers in construction related disputes before administrative bodies such as OSHA, various environmental protection agencies, and labor oversight divisions.
  • Counsels tobacco wholesalers and distributors on issues specific to Master Settlement Agreement compliance and has handled related litigation in the states of Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Michigan, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

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