George L. Fletcher

A native of Jackson, Breathitt Co., Ky., George is an accomplished attorney with thorough knowledge of banking and business law with particular focus in financial and estate planning, business services, probate law, and real estate. Having served as a Bank CEO/President and a small business owner works to the clients advantage. As an attorney, he has represented community banks for over 26 years with over 14 years experience as a Director of four banks, and a multi-county insurance agency. George knows and understands banks, bankers, businesses and corporate law. Outstanding customer service and a strong work ethic were instilled while growing up working in his family’s funeral home business. With this drive and energy, he began a law practice with his brother in 1987. George later joined the Board of Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Jackson in 1990, and served eleven years, and was chairman from 1996 to 1998. He also served as Assistant County Attorney for five years, where he prosecuted criminal cases, and advised the County Government on all legal matters. From 2001 to 2005, George worked for PNC and Fifth Third Bank, advising clients on trusts and financial planning, and later continued his law practice in these areas, business services, and banking. From 2010 to 2013, he was President/CEO of Farmers and Traders Bank of Campton, Ky., and also served on the Boards of Hyden Citizens Bank, Farmers State Bank, Middlefork Financial Group, and Middlefork Insurance Agency.   George has a long history of community service – including working on various boards throughout the state of Kentucky. .