Wade C. Lawson

Partner

Wade concentrates his practice in the areas of estate and gift tax planning, estate and trust administration, fiduciary income tax preparation and general business practice. He represents various corporate and individual fiduciaries with estate and trust administration matters, while also serving individuals and families with various business, retirement, tax and succession planning needs.

Credentials

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D., 1992)

University of Kentucky (B.S., with high distinction, 1989)

  • Accounting
  • Departmental honors

Bar admissions

  • Kentucky

Affiliations and memberships

  • Kentucky Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • Fayette County Bar Association
  • Fayette County Bar Foundation, Board of Directors, Investment Committee member, and founding fellow
  • Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Bluegrass Estate Planning Council

Distinctions

  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers®
    • Trusts and Estates (2022-2024)
  • Licensed as CPA in Commonwealth of Kentucky

News
  • August 21, 2025

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  • August 15, 2024

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  • June 10, 2024

    Dinsmore Expands its Chambers and Partners Rankings with Top Honors Across Multiple States and Practice Areas

  • August 17, 2023

    200+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch”

  • June 6, 2023

    Dinsmore’s Chambers USA 2023 Rankings Show Continued Growth Across the Firm

  • August 18, 2022

    2023 Best Lawyers® List Recognizes 190 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 19, 2021

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 191 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 6, 2021

    Chambers High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Dinsmore and Private Wealth Attorneys as Top Tier

  • August 20, 2020

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 180 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • July 20, 2020

    Dinsmore Earns High Marks for Private Wealth Law