Richard M. Rawdon, Jr.

Richard Rawdon is an experienced Kentucky trial lawyer who focuses on family law, personal injury law, and bank and lender liability at Rawdon & Cantrill, Attorneys at Law. For decades, he has represented individuals and families in complex disputes involving divorce, custody, serious injuries, and financial misconduct. He is known for strong courtroom skills, careful case preparation, and steady guidance during difficult times. As a former Scott County Attorney, he understands how the legal system works and uses that insight to protect his clients’ rights.

Richard M. Rawdon, Jr. earned his J.D. from the University of Louisville School of Law, and his B.A. from Colgate University. His legal education provided a strong foundation in trial advocacy, legal ethics, and civil procedure. He has completed advanced advocacy programs, including national trial practice institutes and intensive courtroom training courses.

Mr. Rawdon has taken on powerful institutions and insurance companies to seek fair results for injured clients throughout his career. He handles car and truck wrecks, slip-and-fall claims, and other serious injury matters with attention to detail and clear communication. In family law cases, he works to protect parental rights and promote stable outcomes for children. In bank and lender liability disputes, he represents clients harmed by unfair lending practices, contract violations, and financial wrongdoing. He prepares every case thoroughly.

Richard Rawdon has held key leadership roles within respected legal organizations, including serving as President of the Kentucky Justice Association and as a Governor of the American Association for Justice. He has also been an invited member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. These roles reflect the trust and respect he has earned among peers. Clients benefit from his decades of courtroom experience, strategic judgment, and commitment to pursuing justice through skilled advocacy. He approaches each case with clear focus.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Rawdon & Cantrill, Attorneys at Law
• Board of Governors Member, Kentucky Justice Association
• Former Governor, American Association of Justice
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, KY Chapter Representative
• Former Member, National Trial Lawyers (2009 to 2014)
• Former Member, Kentucky Bar Association, Ethics Committee, Communications Committee
• President, Georgetown Scott County Chamber of Commerce (1979)
• Member, Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, North Dakota Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• University of Louisville School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Colgate University
  Bachelor of Arts

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