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Dual-licensed attorney in Kentucky and Florida representing individuals and organizations in state and federal civil and criminal matters.

Former prosecutor and former public defender.

Business developer and creative consultant for entrepreneurs, candidates, companies and nonprofits.

Legal research and writing professional open to contract with other legal practitioners as co-counsel.

Appellate successes and trial experience, as well as business development samples, can be viewed at www. MaggieJo.com/portfolio

Randi McCoy is a staff attorney and skilled qui tam and whistleblower lawyer at Hare Wynn. After joining the firm in 2015 as a law clerk, she was quickly promoted to staff attorney and has since proven herself a valuable member of the Hare Wynn team. With every case she handles, Randi works to understand her client’s unique goals and the details of each different situation. She is committed to creating positive change and making a real impact in the lives of her clients. She primarily works on False Claims Acts cases. Contact the firm today for a free consultation!...

Philip Coleman Lawson was born in Pineville, Bell County, Kentucky, the son of two lawyers. He attended Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. After graduating from Centre, Philip enrolled at the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law. While at UofL, Philip was an active member of the Moot Court Board and UofL’s Kentucky Intrastate Mock Trial Team. Philip also clerked for mid-size firm in Louisville, Kentucky and for former Chief Judge Hon. Sara W. Combs of the Kentucky Court of Appeals in Frankfort, Kentucky.

After law school, Philip moved to Frankfort to became a Trial Attorney...

Personal injury lawyer Don McKenna has been a member of the Hare Wynn team since 1997. With more than 22 years in practice, Don has helped numerous clients across the country fight for the just compensation they were owed after someone else’s negligence caused them harm. Several of his successful verdicts have even set new precedents in the legal field. While he handles a wide variety of cases, including wrongful death, environmental issues, and product liability, Don is especially passionate about cases involving government fraud. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Best Lawyers in America®.

Makayla has been practicing law in Mayfield since graduating from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2012. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Murray State University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. She is a 2005 graduate of Graves County High School.

Chris Roach is an experienced attorney, with an extensive amount of trial work. He focuses on civil rights, criminal defense, personal injury, business litigation, and appellate work in both state and federal court. Chris has handled many high profile cases, and believes in a client centric approach to the practice of law.

Mike has practiced private law since 1982. He is licensed to practiced in both Kentucky and Ohio. He is admitted in all Kentucky and all Ohio Courts and local federal courts. Mike practice areas include: real estate, business law & transactions, estate planning and probate, business litigation including will contest and estate litigation. Mike has lived and practiced in Northern Kentucky his entire career. He is married to Kym Sutton and has four grown sons. Mike is a trusted legal advisor. He will listen to your legal needs or issues and give...

Jon-Michael Murphy received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2009. While attending the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, Jon-Michael worked as a law clerk for Bubalo, Hiestand & Rotman, PLC, a volunteer teacher for the Central High School Street Law Program, and volunteered in the Legal Aid Society's Self-help Clinic. In 2010, Jon-Michael formed his own law practice in Louisville, Kentucky. As a solo practitioner, Jon-Michael focused his practice on Bankruptcy, Family Law, Landlord/Tenant Law, and Business Law. After building his own legal practice for...

Boutique-style, solo general practitioner, representing clients in all matters of family law, civil and probate practice, criminal misdemeanors and traffic court, and with business and real estate transactions. Court certified mediator. Hablamos Español.

Josh graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2008 with a B.A. in English and received his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2012. After beginning his legal career in Lexington, Kentucky, Josh moved his law practice to Shelbyville in 2016 and in 2017 partnered with Attorney Amy Oliver to form Berkley Oliver PLLC where his primary areas of practice are Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Probate. Josh is also a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and member of the Board for Leadership Shelby, Shelbyville, Kentucky's premiere leadership program. Josh and his wife, moved to Shelbyville...

J. David Bender was licensed as an attorney in 1979. After many years of working as an associate attorney and partner in other law firms, Mr. Bender established his own firm in 2005 to better serve his clients’ interests. Mr. Bender is licensed to practice law in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. He is also admitted to the U. S. Supreme Court and the federal courts in all three states. His areas of practice include civil litigation, construction law, estate planning, and insurance defense, along with corporate, domestic, probate, and criminal law.

Serving issues of the American Family, Professionals and Business. Divorce, Custody, Business Formation and Professional & Ethics Defense, Estate Planning Civil Litigation - Criminal Defense Constantly appearing in Hamilton, Clermont, Warren, Butler, Brown and Highland Counties Ohio

With more than 40 years of trial experience, D. Leon Ashford has earned a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer and dedicated personal injury attorney committed to fighting for the rights of ordinary injured individuals. Throughout the course of his legal career, he has fought for and won countless successful verdicts, including many multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. Leon is experienced in a wide range of practice areas, including product liability, commercial and business litigation, wrongful death, and more, and he has been highly-awarded for his outstanding legal practice. Call Hare Wynn today for a free consultation!

Angelo DiBartolomeo is an experienced business lawyer, focused on complex commercial and construction litigation, as well as general business transactions. His litigation experience includes various construction disputes throughout the country, as well as breach of contract actions, commercial and residential real estate disputes, commercial fraud and breach of fiduciary matters, and disputes among corporate shareholders, partners, and LLC members. In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. DiBartolomeo has drafted and negotiated scores of contracts on behalf of businesses across various industries. Mr. DiBartolomeo also has significant experience in professional liability defense and estate planning and administration.

Charles Bryant Redmond is an attorney in Florence, Kentucky. He holds a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from The Salmon P. Chase College of Law and a Bachelor of Science diploma from Eastern Kentucky University. Mr. Redmond is originally from Maysville, Kentucky, but found a new home in Northern Kentucky after graduating from law school. During law school, Mr. Redmond was employed as a law clerk at Fox, Wood, Wood & Estill in Maysville, Kentucky, and then at Legal Aid of the Bluegrass in Covington, Kentucky. In 2021, he joined The Gillispie Law Firm, P.C., practicing in the areas...

I joined Hare Wynn in 2015 and work primarily in the areas of class action and mass tort litigation. Recently, along with several other Hare Wynn lawyers and the Attorney General’s offices of Montana and Alaska, I negotiated the largest consumer protection settlement related to drug misbranding in both Montana and Alaska. These settlements resulted in a payout of $15.25 million to the state of Alaska and $16.7 million to the state of Montana. I was also part of a team of Hare Wynn lawyers who secured a $310 million settlement on behalf of a Class of investors who had...

Ivey practices in civil litigation, focusing on business law, equine law, contract formation, liquor licensing, and general legal matters. Ivey graduated from University of South Florida in 2009 and has experience in human resources and the mortgage industry. She moved to Kentucky to attend the University of Kentucky College of Law and is licensed to practice in Kentucky and her home state of Florida. Ivey enjoys incorporating her background in horses and experience with her family of entrepreneurs in real estate development and other small businesses. She lives in Lexington with her husband, three dogs and two cats, and enjoys her...

Our firm's primary focus is representing individuals who were injured in a car accident, trucking accident, or motorcycle accident. We have experience working for insurance companies and use that unique knowledge to help our clients receive the best settlement or outcome in court for their injury claim. In addition to auto accident claims, we also represent patients who received negligent medical treatment or who have been injured by a defective product. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Brian graduated from Saint Xavier High School in 1999. Brian went on to attend University of Kentucky where he graduated...

Richard David Lom works in downtown Lexington, KY on the 9th floor of the PNC Bank Tower. He attended NKU Salmon P. Chase College of Law and his boutique firm handles legal matters involving Entertainment Law, Real Estate Law (Commercial & Residential), Divorce Law and Business Law.
Richard is also a licensed Real Estate Broker, a pinned CCIM and a former TV News Anchor with 16 years experience in the broadcast industry, including LEX-18 NBC.

Matt earned his Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law where he attended the evening division as an adult professional. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Thomas More College. Matt completed a two-year legal apprenticeship prior to licensure under the direct guidance of John R. Kummer, longtime Northern Kentucky attorney and former Kenton County Deputy Master Commissioner. Prior to attending law school, Matt worked for a private group of international consumer brands and overseas manufacturing partners. In this role, he engaged in product and brand development strategies for the United States retail market. Matt worked alongside the...

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Innovative and entrepreneurial legal services for businesses and individuals. Montague Law's goal is to help clients be successful, protect their intellectual capital, and find good solutions to their legal disputes and other problems, all without wrecking their budgets.

Jeremy Pruitt was born and raised in Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky. Jeremy attended and graduated from Calloway County High School. Jeremy is excited to return to his hometown of Murray and bring his big city firm experience and resources back to Murray to serve the people of Murray and Western Kentucky. Jeremy’s practice areas are broad, but he concentrates his practice in three (3) primary areas: litigation (including civil, family, and criminal), personal injury, and business law.

Jeremy’s legal experience began immediately upon graduating high school and throughout college when he worked part-time as a law clerk for a small firm...

Harper Law Co PLLC is a boutique law office, dedicated to providing personal and intelligent legal counsel. At the Harper Law Co PLLC it is understood that every case matters and every client has a personal stake in the outcome. There are many choices available when choosing the proper legal counsel and I would encourage you to consider the Harper Law Co PLLC because of my dedication to each client. We all pass through different seasons in our life, some good, and some bad, however during those seasons where legal counsel is needed I make it my life’s work to...

I have spent over 27 years representing both business entities and individuals in a wide array of legal matters, and practice extensively in the areas of Corporate/Business (formations and transactions), Employment and Labor, Estate Planning and Probate, Contracts/Leases, Commercial, Construction, Real Estate, Banking, Environmental and General Litigation.

No client is too small or too big, and my goal in the practice of law is to provide each client with the hands-on, drop everything attention they deserve.

I am the President of the Vent Haven Museum in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, the only museum in the world dedicated exlusively to the art of ventriloquism;...

Business litigation attorney Bruce McKee has been with Hare Wynn for more than three decades. With over 35 years of legal experience, he is prepared to aggressively fight for the rights of his clients. He handles much of the firm's appellate work, thoroughly researching various complex matters and preparing for settlement or trial. He has been recognized by numerous prestigious organizations, including Martindale-Hubbell®, The Best Lawyers in America®, and Super Lawyers® Magazine, and is admitted to practice throughout Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas, and the United States Supreme Court. Need an attorney? Call Hare Wynn to discuss your case today.

I am an attorney with over fifteen years of experience handling civil and criminal litigation as well as business and real estate transactions.

I provide legal representation in criminal defense, civil litigation, estate planning/probate and family law, among other areas. Please contact me today for your free consultation so we can discuss your legal matter and see how I can help.

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Marque Carey is an attorney with over 11 years of experience in bankruptcy law. His practice focus is on consumer and business bankruptcy, including Chapter 7, 11 and 13. Marque has handled hundreds of cases as both a Trustee and Debtors counsel. In 2011 Marque was appointed as a Chapter 7 Trustee in the Western District of Kentucky. In addition to his extensive experience as a Trustee, Marque has 13 years' experience as a bankruptcy attorney. As a debtor's attorney he has experienced a multitude of scenarios and has the skillset to address those confidently. Marque values open and frequent communication with...

Sarah brings varied life experience to the table and that sets her apart. Not only does she have 8 years of experience practicing locally, but she also has 15 years of experience owning a local business. She is deeply rooted in service to the Murray community and has shown her dedication through active membership with the Rotary Club, Angel's Attic Board of Directors, as well as other volunteer work. She is also the Past President of the Calloway County Bar Association and has presented at a forum for the Kentucky Bar Association. She is a graduate of...

Matt has been a Member in Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Louisville office for more than a decade, practicing in state and federal courts on matters pertaining to complex commercial and contractual disputes, bankruptcy, foreclosures and debt collection issues.

Finding the right tactical approach to a challenge is just one way Matt works to achieve his clients' goals. He is dedicated to SKO’s commitment to outstanding service and aims to handle matters in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. This is supported by his role with SKO’s internal technology group to implement new tools and processes that help the firm deliver value...

Experience in Real Estate Title and Closings, and other related matters, we can help. I am a graduate of Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University and did undergraduate work at Thomas More College and Midway College.

A Louisville native, Bart is a seasoned litigator who transferred a successful commercial litigation practice at an AM Law 200 firm to become a founding Member of Duncan Galloway Egan Greenwald PLLC.

Bart’s experience focuses on counseling local, national and international corporations in actions involving breach of contract, fraud, negligence, the UCC, defamation and sales disputes (from both plaintiff and defense perspectives). His experience also includes complex arbitration and mediation matters, having served as counsel for Fortune 500 companies as well as local small and medium-size businesses.

Bart is the head of the DGEG litigation practice and served as Vice Chair of...