Philip C. Lawson

Kentucky

True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP
124 Clinton Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
United States

Tel: (502) 783-7662

Email: plawson@truelawky.com
Web: www.truelawky.com

Professional Biography

Philip Coleman Lawson was born in Pineville, Kentucky. Both his parents, William and Susan Lawson, practiced law in southeast Kentucky. He attended high school at The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Thereafter, he attended Centre College in Danville, Kentucky.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with a minor in Government, Philip enrolled at the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law. While at UofL, Philip was an active member of the Moot Court Board and UofL’s Kentucky Intrastate Mock Trial Team. Philip also clerked for a mid-size firm in Louisville, Kentucky and former Chief Judge Hon. Sara W. Combs of the Kentucky Court of Appeals in Frankfort, Kentucky.

After law school, Philip moved to Frankfort, Kentucky with Whitney to became a Trial Attorney with the Department of Public Advocacy in the Frankfort, Kentucky office. At the DPA, Philip represented hundreds of clients in over a thousand cases ranging from minor traffic infractions and DUI’s in District Court to serious felonies in Circuit Court. Philip also represented clients in Juvenile Court and Family Court.

Two years later, Philip joined a large statewide firm in Lexington, Kentucky where he continued to practice state law criminal defense. He also expanded his practice to include insurance defense, federal criminal defense, personal injury, and complex civil litigation.

In 2017, Philip joined Whitney and his father-in-law, J. Guthrie True, at True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP in Frankfort, Kentucky. He was named partner two years later in 2019. Philip continues to represent clients in state law criminal defense, federal criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and complex civil litigation in Frankfort, Kentucky and throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Also since 2020, Philip has represented the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL) as its legislative agent before the General Assembly. As KACDL’s lobbyist, Philip tracks all proposed legislation involving the criminal justice system. He regularly meets and corresponds with members of both the House and Senate regarding legislative issues. The work also entails drafting, revising, or commenting upon legislation when necessary.

When you are charged with a crime, you have a right to your day in court — but how will you ensure that you are treated fairly and get the best result possible? The criminal defense team at True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP, have the experience, drive and skill to best protect the rights of those facing state or federal criminal charges, no matter how complex the case may be. The proof is in our record of success.

We have seen the impact that criminal charges and convictions have on the lives of people and their families in Frankfort, Central Kentucky and throughout the Commonwealth. We will do everything within our power to carefully understand your concerns, thoroughly investigate your case and prepare a vigorous defense to defend your rights and interests.

Through our over 130 years of combined legal experience representing clients charged with state and federal crimes, we have gained a thorough understanding of the state and federal criminal justice system, obtained extensive knowledge and established rapport with Frankfort and Central Kentucky judges and prosecutors, and achieved great results in the toughest and most complex of cases. When you hire us, you are hiring criminal defense attorneys with the experience, drive and skill to obtain the best result possible, either through settlement or jury verdict.

Our team of Frankfort-based attorneys at True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP, serves individuals and businesses in Frankfort and central Kentucky and throughout the Commonwealth. We have over 130 years of combined legal experience representing clients in all matters of personal injury, divorce and family law, criminal law, civil litigation, and government agency issues.

We take pride in our ability to bring sophisticated legal services close to the capital and close to your home, where you need it most. We believe our connections in the Frankfort and central Kentucky community help us achieve effective resolutions for our clients.

Our clients rely on our extensive experience, record of success and skill to help resolve a wide range of complex legal matters — all without sacrificing the comfort and convenience of a local firm.

Our team of knowledgeable attorneys is ready to care for your needs directly. We will take the time to understand your case goals and explain the law to you in a way that you understand so that you can be involved in every important decision in your case.

We believe that when you are comfortable with our firm and fully understand your options in your case, we can best help you reach a resolution that satisfies your needs.