James Mains

James Mains is a Litigation Attorney with Cordell & Cordell who represents clients in family law matters in Kentucky. His practice includes divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, domestic violence, and cases involving child abuse or neglect. He approaches family disputes with experience in contested proceedings and child-related matters, helping clients understand the legal process, address immediate family concerns, and prepare for decisions that can affect parenting, finances, and long-term family relationships.

Mains earned a J.D. from the University of Louisville in 2020 and also completed a master’s degree in Urban Planning there. He previously received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in 2016. His education provides a foundation in legal analysis, public systems, and structured problem solving. He is licensed in Kentucky and applies that training to family law disputes requiring careful preparation, clear communication, and attention to court procedure.

Mains has experience with sensitive family matters involving children and previously served as a Guardian Ad Litem on the docket of Jefferson County Family Court Division 7. That role required attention to the interests of children involved in court proceedings. His broader family law practice includes contested divorce and custody cases, support issues, protective matters, and adoption, giving him experience with the procedural and personal challenges that frequently arise in domestic relations litigation.

James Mains brings courtroom experience and child-focused case work to his family law practice. His professional background includes membership in the Kentucky Bar Association and recognition by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys among Kentucky attorneys under forty. He helps clients navigate divorce, custody, support, adoption, and domestic violence matters with an emphasis on preparation, practical guidance, and a clear understanding of the court process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association (2020-2026)

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Louisville, Urban Planning Department
  Masters in Urban Planning
• University of Kentucky
  Political Science Bachelors

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