About

About McClure, McClure
& Bailey

McClure, McClure & Bailey PLLC is a full-service law firm for clients in Danville, Kentucky. To schedule a consultation, feel free to call 859-236-8888.

Although Kentucky does not certify legal specialties, our three attorneys have specific areas of the law that have become their professional focus. We do some things differently, and we have some approaches in common, to ensure you will get the best legal representation and service for your needs and your particular situation. Our firm has enjoyed a long, successful history of service to the residents of Boyle County and surrounding Central Kentucky counties.

Three Attorneys in Side View — Danville, KY — McClure, McClure & Bailey

We offer services in Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, including DUI/Drug Charges, and other police involvement, Family Law including Divorce, Custody, Adoption, Visitation/Timesharing, and Child Support. We also offer legal counsel and representation for Estate Planning, Probating Estates, Personal Injury, and, most importantly, offering advice and assistance in your time of need.

We also understand that attorneys, especially in a small firm committed to their clients, should recognize what they should not do, as much as offering the highest service in those fields where they regularly practice. Our commitment to serving our clients means that our advice will be guided by what is best for you, not ourselves, and we will tell you when and if your issue or situation may be better served elsewhere. Our mission is to help you the best way we know-how, and that will always be our guide.

Meet the Attorneys

George Mcclure ||| — Danville, KY — McClure, McClure & Bailey

George M. McClure, III (Deceased)

Farewell to a legend:

Our founding partner and Patrick's father passed in June 2018, just a few months after retiring from 55 years of service to the practice of law and the commonwealth. George was born to the late Dr. George and Helen McClure of Danville in 1934, and was the grandson of the esteemed Professor George M. McClure of the Kentucky School for the Deaf. George attended the Danville Schools, the Hill School, and Princeton University. Upon graduation George was to be commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy, but elected to transfer his commission to the rank of Lieutenant in the Marine Corp. Upon completing his commission as part of his ROTC scholarship, George was part U.S. Naval Reserves, following in his Dad’s footsteps. During this time George attended the University of Denver College of Law, graduating in the Order of the Coif, while also having his first child, George IV. George practiced law in the oldest firm in Colorado for several years focusing on civil litigation, becoming a particularly accomplished trial attorney in multiple fields and venues.

George returned to Danville, KY in 1969 and in 1972 was appointed to fill an unexpired term as the Boyle County Attorney, while also marrying his lifelong friend and rock Patsy, adding a beloved son Joey Kirk in the process. In 1974 they gave birth to Patrick, who would go on to be his law partner for 15 years.

George was subsequently elected to 7 consecutive terms in office spanning over 3 decades, often without opposition. George was revered by law enforcement, magistrates, Judges, and the defense bar alike. He was renowned for his keen intellect and a brilliant and exceptionally well read mind, but also for his quick wit, his charm, his unassuming grace and his gentle good humor. It is safe to say that he was adored by all who knew him. He allegedly retired in 2002 when his final elected term was finished. However, just a few months later he resumed his private practice with Patrick, and ultimately the establishment of our current firm.

He also explored many hobbies and interests throughout his personal life from operating a Ham Radio, to getting his pilot’s license at Goodall (now Stuart Powell) Field, riding his motorcycle, time on the golf course, a love of fishing, as well as time and memories on all kinds of boats. He was the third of 5 generations of George McClures to call the Dix River and Herrington Lake his native waters. George was also the patriarch of a group of Kentuckians to make yearly adventures to a very special place called Otty Lake in Canada, where he is oft remembered and missed as well. Many of the town of Perth, ON lowered their Maple Leafs to half-mast when confronted with the news of George’s passing. Among the comforts of word and memory of childhoods and final days is the adored epigram from The Wind in the Willows, “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

His splendid behavior knew no borders, cultural, or economic divides. He was known for treating all others as he would be treated, and the same in the eyes of the law (and the fish). More than one has recounted his days not only giving a few dollars to local men of little or no home; but also to sitting with them at the Boyle Pharmacy, Ace Billiard’s, and the Rooster Café. He was likewise always honored to be a member of Anaconda, the Social and Literary Club of Danville founded over 150 years ago, counting among its contributors the most astute of Danville’s medical, legal, and scholarly characters.

George’s was a life well lived, and a man well loved. He practiced law until the Spring of 2018, and while some illnesses kept him from returning to our offices on Main St., he continued to read, investigate, and engage lively conversation about Kentucky basketball, Denver Bronco football, politics, history and his beloved books. His final request for Father’s Day this past June was a “real Coca Cola, and real Oreo cookies”, and he was as thrilled with those gifts from his grandsons as any case he ever won. He passed away 2 days later and would want it known that, clever to the last breath, he did the New York Times crossword puzzle the night before he died. We note that among the last books at his side was a hardback copy of To Kill a Mockingbird.

From the pages of the Louisville Courier-Journal on the occasion of his grandfather’s passing, and the Lexington Herald-Leader reprising it upon the loss of his Dad, we close and say farewell with these words of Rudyard Kipling, “containing these lines that so well describe his departure from this life:

He scare had need to doff his pride or slough the dross of Earth,

But as he trod that day to Go so walked he from his birth;

In simpleness and gentleness and honor and clean mirth.”

Fare thee well George, the world will miss you, but none more than we your honored partners, children, and friends.

Patrick Mcclure — Danville, KY — McClure, McClure & Bailey

Patrick S. McClure

Patrick McClure has practiced law since 2000 and serves clients in central and south central Kentucky.

McClure, McClure & Bailey, PLLC, offers a broad range of legal services. Kentucky does not certify legal practice specialties, but Patrick focuses on Criminal Law cases (with particular attention being given to DUI and Marijuana Charges) and Family Law cases (including Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption).

Background

He is a native of Danville, Kentucky and a graduate of Danville High School, Centre College, and The University of Kentucky College of Law. Patrick’s father, Hon. George M. McClure III, set an example for him as a career litigator and he grew up watching his father serve in Boyle and Mercer District Courts.

Patrick worked for the Honorable Jim Lowry, Henry Hughes, Steve Milner and Scott Hayworth while in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2001, Patrick contracted with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy in Columbia Kentucky and served in Campbellsville, Greensburg, and Tompkinsville gaining valuable trial experience and the opportunity to apply the “thinking on your feet” nature of District Court he had witnessed in his formative years.

Private Practice

In 2002, Patrick returned to Danville, to practice with his father and Honorable and Ephraim Helton. In 2004, Patrick and George took over their own space under the name of McClure and McClure PLLC. In 2015, the father and son team was joined by attorney Brian D. Bailey and the name was changed to McClure, McClure, and Bailey. Currently located in the beautiful professional arts building on Main Street in Danville.

Patrick has tried criminal cases to a jury in multiple counties. He has practiced in the Family Courts of central Kentucky since the adoption of the Amendment creating them in 2002. Patrick has been published by the Kentucky Court of Appeals on issues of Child Custody and participates in the Boyle and Mercer County Model Court system for continued implementation of the Family Courts of the Commonwealth.

Known for his passion and vocal nature, Patrick is committed to the rights of all citizens regardless of charge, background, race, gender, creed, or orientation. However, like George, he is also a firm believer in the collegiality and professional courtesy of the Bar and maintains a commitment to those hallmarks to create a better system of justice, for all people.

Community Service

Life Member Herrington Lake Conservation League
Legal Aid Board Member, 2004-2015
Great American Brass Band Festival (GABBF) Staff, 1996-present
GABBF Board, 2015-present
Sponsor Danville Athletics Hall of Fame, 2007-present
Centre Associates, 2004- Present
Centre College Colonels Club, 2004-Present
Danville Admiral Champions Club, 2010-Present
Boyle/Mercer Model Family Court Program -2012-Present

Brian Bailey — Danville, KY — McClure, McClure & Bailey

Brian D. Bailey

Brian Bailey brings his years of experience in business, accrued before he became a lawyer, to help other business owners succeed.

Kentucky does not certify legal practice specialties. McClure, McClure & Bailey, PLLC, offers a broad range of legal services. Brian is focused on Business Law, Business Formation Services and Tax Law. He dedicates himself and focuses his services to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and medium-sized businesses.

Background

Born in Rockford IL, Brian graduated from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI with a degree in Business Administration in 1995. Before launching his legal career, Brian gained experience in real estate, sales and advertising, plumbing, book keeping and customer service. He also owned a successful construction company in Rockford, IL before coming to Kentucky in 2006, to be closer to his family. His mother, father and brother are all residents of Boyle County.

Brian served as the Political Action Committee Chair for a Rockford Apartment Association and later served as a Property Manager for a real estate management company, in Danville, Kentucky.

He earned his Law Degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in Kentucky in 2011 and has focused his practice on helping small to medium sized businesses succeed since that time.

Public Service

Brian served as the Children’s Pastor of a large church in Rockford and continued his service to children when he came to Kentucky by working with youth as an instructor in court-ordered diversion programs through the Street Law Program. He also served as the Court Appointed Special Advocate, through CASA at Woodlawn, for abused or neglected children in Boyle and Mercer Counties.

Private Practice

Upon graduation from law school, Brian had offers to work in other states, but chose to stay here in Boyle County, where he opened his own private law practice in Danville, Kentucky in 2012 and became devoted to helping small business owners succeed. In 2015 he joined forces with McClure & McClure and the partners formed McClure, McClure & Bailey, PLLC.

He has helped small businesses in Boyle, Garrard, Mercer and Lincoln counties set up their corporate structures, has served as their legal adviser for business matters, and has helped them to do some long-term strategic planning.

Brian has helped small business owners avoid overpaying taxes, minimize potential and actual financial losses, and generally improve their bottom line. Business owners come to him for sound business advice as much as for legal advice. Brian offers an unusual blend of useful talents and his clients reap the benefits. If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner and would like to avoid costly business mistakes, call Brian today: 859-236-8888.