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Meet Our Attorneys
Brooke N. Burton
Partner
Brooke was raised in Campbellsville, Kentucky and is a 2006 honors graduate of Campbellsville High School. She attended Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy. In 2013, she graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law with her Juris Doctor and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in October of that year.
Brooke takes pride in providing excellent and compassionate service to her clients in all areas of the law. Prior to opening her own firm, she was a partner in H & C Law Group, PLLC with William M. (Mike) Hall, Jr. and worked as a legal secretary for Mike Hall, Jr. and Rodger Cox for nearly a decade while pursuing her undergraduate and law degrees. In 2019, she opened her own law firm, Brooke N. Cox, PSC, that she owned until forming this office with her long-time associate, Mackenzie.
Brooke lives in Campbellsville with her husband, Jeremy, and daughter, Vivian. She enjoys all types of music and is a pianist at Southside Christian Church, where she also serves as a Sunday School teacher for the middle school group and as Treasurer.
Awards and Distinctions:
- CALI Award in Criminal Law, 2010
- Graduate of the Campbellsville-Taylor County Adult Leadership Program, 2015
- Campbellsville Business & Professional Women’s Club Woman of the Day, 2017
- Participant, Judicial Symposium on Addition & Child Welfare, 2017
Memberships and Associations:
- American Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar Association
- United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky
- Campbellsville Main Street Board of Directors (President, 2020-Present)
- Campbellsville Main Street Board of Directors (Vice President, 2017-2018)
- Transylvania University Young Alumni Council (2015-2017)
- Adjunct Professor, Campbellsville University (2014, 2019)
- Transylvania University 100 Doors to Success Mentor (2022-Present)
Contact Brooke at brooke@burtonsmithlaw.com
Mackenzie DeSpain Smith
Partner
Mackenzie was raised in Campbellsville, Kentucky and graduated at the top of her class at Taylor County High School in 2013. After graduation, she moved to Richmond, Kentucky where she attended Eastern Kentucky University and graduated summa cum laude in 2016 with a Bachelors of Science in Homeland Security and a minor in History. She graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in May of 2019 and was
admitted to the Kentucky Bar later than year.
Mackenzie has a client-centered practice and she enjoys listening to her clients and tailoring a solution designed specifically for their legal needs. Before joining Brooke N. Cox, PSC as an Associate in 2019, Mackenzie began her legal career working as an intern for Brooke and former partner, William M. Hall, Jr. During law school she worked for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Fayette County Circuit Judge Ernesto Scorsone, and boutique litigation firm Kerrick Bachert, PLLC. Mackenzie began working with Brooke again in December 2018 and helped establish Brooke N. Cox, PSC in 2019. Mackenzie now practices with her long-time friend and colleague, Brooke.
Mackenzie lives in Danville with her husband Kirk and their four cats, Rachel, Gomez, Liza and Daisy. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and going to live shows and concerts. Mackenzie is a member of Lexington Avenue Baptist Church in Danville, Kentucky.
Awards and Distinctions:
• University of Kentucky College of Law Intrastate Trial Team Champion,
2017
Memberships and Associations:
• Kentucky Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
• Order of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society
• Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie@burtonsmithlaw.com
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What We Can Do for You
Our office offers legal services to help you move past divorce and on to the next chapter of your life. Contact us today to see how we can help in your unique situation.
Burton Smith offers services concerning a wide range of custody litigation including adoption, custody action, grandparents' rights, juvenile cases, and guardianship.
Whether you're selling or buying, Burton Smith can help you in your transition to becoming new homeowners, or in transferring your property to potential buyers.
Keep your family and loved ones from the pains of guess work with guidance from Burton Smith concerning wills and trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills.
Burton Smith can help protect your livelihood and career with services tailored towards navigating corporate/business administration, contracts, and transactions.
Our office offers general litigation services to our clients. To learn more about our practice areas and how we can help you, feel free to contact us below.
Needing help overseeing how a loved one's estate is being handled? Our office helps your family to manage a lifetime of assets in a time of great need.
Our office can ensure that you have the best representation to ensure justice is achieved when you've been wronged. Contact us today for a legal opinion you can trust.
If you find yourself needing a legal opinion that you can trust,
call Burton & Smith Law today at (270) 465-4455 to set up your consultation.
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Meet Our Staff
Jean Louise
Office Mascot
Our favorite office puppy enjoys meeting new clients, both young and old, and finds her happiness in making people smile.
Unfortunately, correspondence with Jean Louise must take place in-office.
Our office is located in the historic Lindsey Building in Downtown Campbellsville, centrally located between Main and First Street.
Client parking is available along First Street and in nearby public lots.
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Closed from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. for lunch.
Address:
107 North Central Avenue, Suite D
Campbellsville, Kentucky 42718
Contact Information:
Phone: (270) 465-4455
Fax: (270) 465-8574
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Address: 107 North Central Avenue, Suite D
Campbellsville, KY 42718
