Nanci M. House - Winchester, KY
Attorney at White, McCann & Stewart, PLLC
Family law - divorce, custody, timesharing/ visitation, paternity, child support, prenuptial agreements, annulments, de facto custody, adoptions, grandparents’ visitation, termination of parental rights, abuse, neglect and dependency actions Lawyers in Winchester, KY
125 South Main Street Suite 201 Winchester, KY 40391
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23
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Experience
Winchester Family law - divorce, custody, timesharing/ visitation, paternity, child support, prenuptial agreements, annulments, de facto custody, adoptions, grandparents’ visitation, termination of parental rights, abuse, neglect and dependency actions Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family law - divorce, custody, timesharing/ visitation, paternity, child support, prenuptial agreements, annulments, de facto custody, adoptions, grandparents’ visitation, termination of parental rights, abuse, neglect and dependency actions
- Contract Formation and Dispute
- Appellate Practice
- Estate Planning
- Collections
- Administration Law and Appeals
- Social Security Disability
- General Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
Litigation: 95%
Attorney Information
Overview
Nanci graduated magna cum laude from Transylvania University in 2000, with a B.A. in History and a minor in Political Science. While at Transylvania, Nanci was the Chief Hearing Officer for the Student Judicial Board, was a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honorary, was Phi Alpha Theta history honorary president, was on the dance team, was a Student Orientation Leader, was a writing center tutor and was involved in many other service and community organizations. Nanci graduated cum laude from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2003, where she was in the top 11% of her class and received the CALI award in Torts. While at UK law school, Nanci was an editor for the Kentucky Law Journal, was a member of the Honor Council, was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board, was President of the Women's Law Caucus and was historian for the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity.
Nanci was sworn in as a member of the Kentucky Bar Association in 2003 and has practiced at White, McCann & Stewart, PLLC since that time. Nanci is also licensed to practice law in federal court, in the Eastern District of Kentucky and before the United States Supreme Court. Nanci became a partner at White, McCann & Stewart, PLLC in 2008. Nanci is a member of the Clark, Madison and Fayette county bar associations.
Nanci is an active member of many community and service organizations. In 2013, Nanci received the Kentucky Bar Association's Young Lawyers' Service to the Community Award. Nanci is a Past President of the Junior League of Lexington and has served on numerous boards and committees. Nanci won the 2016 Junior League of Lexington Volunteer of the Year award. Nanci serves on the board of directors for the Chrysalis House and has served as President. Nanci is on the board of directors for The Well and is otherwise very involved in attempting to better her community.
Nanci's practice is varied and includes all areas of family law, including but not limited to divorce, custody, paternity, child support, timesharing, grandparents' rights, pre-nuptial agreement, post-nuptial agreements, termination of parental rights and abuse, neglect and dependency. Nanci has also worked extensively as Guardian Ad Litem for children. Nanci also handles contract formation and dispute, general civil litigation, appellate practice, estate planning, social security disability (SSI and RSDI), personal injury, administrative law and appeals, business entity formation, collection, and medical malpractice.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Kentucky Bar Association Young Lawyers' Service to the Community award, 2013 - Present
- Junior League of Lexington Volunteer of the Year award, 2016 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Nanci M. House
Included on the 2026 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Kentucky College of Law,
Lexington,
Kentucky, 2003
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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University of Kentucky College of Law,
Lexington,
Kentucky, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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Transylvania University,
Lexington,
Kentucky, 2000
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: History
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Transylvania University,
Lexington,
Kentucky, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner/Attorney
Past Positions
- McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, Law Clerk, 2001 - 2002
- McCoy & West, Law Clerk, 2001
- Kentucky Senate Leadership, 2000 - Present
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- GAL v. FOC CLE, Clark County Bar Assn
Pro Bono Activities
- Junior League of Lexington, 2006 - Present
- Chrysalis House, 2008 - Present
- Dress For Success Lexington, 2016 - Present
- Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky, Lexington Board, 2014 - Present
- Kentucky Horse Park – regular volunteer
- Lexington Children’s Theatre – 2019 Celebrity Curtain Call cast
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 2003
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2004
- Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2014
Other Affiliations
- Kentucky Bar Association, 2003 - Present
- Clark County Bar Association, 2003 - Present
- Madison County Bar Association, 2008 - Present
- Fayette County Bar Association, 2015 - Present
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Contact
125 South Main Street
Suite 201
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 859-744-2551
Fax: 859-744-2583
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.winchester-law.com
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8 am to 5 pm
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