Earl (Chip) Hamm

Earl (Chip) Hamm is a Louisville, Kentucky, lawyer who focuses on real estate and corporate law. He advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, property sales, business sales, development projects, start-up ventures, finance matters, and government relations. His work combines legal analysis with practical business insight. Clients rely on Chip for guidance on transactions that involve real estate, business growth, ownership planning, and complex negotiations.

Chip earned a B.A. in Public Policy Studies from Duke University in 1994. He later received a Master’s of Public Policy from the University of Michigan in 1996 and a J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1999. His education in public policy and law supports his ability to evaluate business issues, understand regulatory concerns, and help clients structure practical solutions.

Chip has broad experience in business and real estate as a private practice attorney, in-house counsel, business owner, and equity investor in entrepreneurial ventures. He previously served as National Real Estate Manager and Franchise Development Director at Yum! Brands Inc. His experience includes work involving housing developments, real estate optimization programs, bourbon and spirits companies, restaurant formations, acquisitions, leases, franchise systems, capital raises, licensing, and management agreements.

Earl (Chip) Hamm is admitted to practice in Kentucky and before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. He has been recognized by Business First Top 40 Under Forty and Leadership Louisville. His community work has included leadership and board service with professional and civic organizations. He brings clients a practical understanding of business operations, real estate strategy, financing, and development.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird LLP
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• University of Kentucky College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• Duke University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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