Alton Lee Cannon, Personal Injury Attorney in Leitchfield, Kentucky
Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury, SSD, and Workers Comp · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatAlton L. Cannon Attorney at Law
Leitchfield, KY
Practicing personal injury in Leitchfield since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Alton Lee Cannon is a member based in Leitchfield, KY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, SSD, and Workers Comp. Alton has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Alton L. Cannon Attorney at Law. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Leitchfield, KY
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · SSD · Workers Comp
- Handles Personal Injury, SSD, and Workers Comp matters from Leitchfield, KY.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Alton Lee Cannon: Alton Lee Cannon is a member based in Leitchfield, KY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, SSD, and Workers Comp. Alton has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Alton L. Cannon Attorney at Law. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Alton takes on
Alton concentrates on personal injury, ssd, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alton handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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SSD
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Workers Comp
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Personal Injury cases in Leitchfield, Kentucky
Alton takes personal injury matters in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alton agrees to represent you.
SSD cases in Leitchfield, Kentucky
Alton takes ssd matters in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alton agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Leitchfield, Kentucky
Alton takes workers comp matters in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alton agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Alton Lee Cannon — personal injury lawyer in Leitchfield
Alton Lee Cannon is a member based in Leitchfield, KY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, SSD, and Workers Comp. Alton has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Alton L. Cannon Attorney at Law. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Alton Lee Cannon is a lawyer practicing personal injury, social security disability, workers compensation. Alton received a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University in 1971, and has been licensed for 45 years. Alton practices at Alton L. Cannon Attorney at Law in Leitchfield, KY.
How Alton handles personal injury matters
Alton Lee Cannon is a lawyer practicing personal injury, social security disability, workers compensation. Alton received a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University in 1971, and has been licensed for 45 years. Alton practices at Alton L. Cannon Attorney at Law in Leitchfield, KY.
Who Alton represents
Alton reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury, ssd, and workers comp matters in Leitchfield and the surrounding Kentucky area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Louisville
J.D. · 1981
Western Kentucky University
B.A. · 1971
Jurisdictions
Alton's state bar admissions
Kentucky
1981 · ACTIVE
Alton studied at J.D. in University of Louisville and B.A. in Western Kentucky University.
Law school and academic background
Alton completed J.D. in University of Louisville and B.A. in Western Kentucky University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alton runs in Kentucky is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Alton has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Alton's professional memberships and bar associations
Kentucky Bar Association
membership
Locations
Alton Lee Cannon's office in Leitchfield
Alton's primary office is at 1453 Elizabethtown Road, Leitchfield, KY, 42755-0427. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Alton L. Cannon Attorney at Law
1453 Elizabethtown Road
Leitchfield, KY 42755-0427
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Client reviews of Alton Lee Cannon — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Alton Lee Cannon — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alton usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alton charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alton's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alton will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Leitchfield, Kentucky
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alton
Alton discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alton confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alton's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alton Lee Cannon
How much does it cost to hire Alton for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alton walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alton offer a free consultation?
Alton charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alton's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Alton's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Kentucky typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alton gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alton take my case if I'm outside Leitchfield?
Alton is licensed in Kentucky. Matters governed by Kentucky law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alton will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alton?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alton will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alton accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Alton's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Leitchfield, Louisville and Lexington in Kentucky
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