Experienced ◊ Dedicated ◊ Compassionate
Since 1985, the attorneys at Hopson & Parris have dedicated themselves to providing effective and knowledgeable legal assistance to clients throughout western Kentucky. With a wide breadth of legal knowledge and extensive experience, our attorneys are able to confidently address legal issues from a number of practice areas. With a dedication to finding resolutions to your specific legal needs, our staff works closely with each other to determine the best course of action for your specific situation. We take the time to understand the big picture so we can offer you the knowledgeable advice you need to make educated decisions. Highly active in the community, our attorneys have earned a reputation for providing compassionate and effective legal representation to clients facing even the most complicated issues.
Geneva F. Parris
Year Joined Firm
- 1985
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy Law
- Personal Injury
- Family Law
- Workplace Harassment & Discrimination
- General Civil Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1976
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
- University of Louisville School of Law, Louisville, Kentucky
- J.D – 1976
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
- B.A – 1973
- Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- 56th Judicial Bar Association, President, 1993 – 1995
- Kentucky Bar Association, 1976 – Present
- American Bar Association
- Kentucky Justice Association
- Christian County Bar Association
Past Employment Positions
- Western Kentucky Legal Services, Litigation Director, 1983 – 1985
Languages
- French
W. Howell Hopson III
Year Joined Firm
- 1983
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Bankruptcy Law
- Family Law
- Workplace Harassment & Discrimination
- General Civil Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1978
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1980
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Education
- University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
- J.D – 1978
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
- B.A – 1973
- Honors: With Distinction
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Trigs County Board of Education, Chairman, 1993 – 1995
- 56th Judicial Bar Association, Secretary, 1993 – 1995
- Kentucky Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Kentucky Justice Association
Past Employment Positions
- Western Kentucky Legal Services, Managing Attorney, 1982 – 1983
Languages
- Bikol