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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 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.

Main office

Alton L. Cannon Attorney at Law

1453 Elizabethtown Road

Leitchfield, KY 42755-0427

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Alton Lee Cannon — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Alton. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Leitchfield.

4.4

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Hiring guide

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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