Coldiron Lawyers

Nina is a lifelong Louisville resident. She attended high school at Sacred Heart Academy and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting at Bellarmine University. Nina graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2013. Her legal career began at a large law firm in the Regulated Business Practice Group. Prior to law school, Nina had a career in accounting and finance. After graduating from Bellarmine University in 2003, Nina worked at a big four accounting firm in healthcare auditing and taxation, and subsequently was the Chief Financial Officer of a mortgage...

Our practice areas encompass the full range of personal legal services, but our focus is on: bankruptcy, criminal, divorce, DUI, personal injury, and probate. WE DO NOT DO CIVIL RIGHTS CASES. WE CHARGE FOR OUR SERVICES. WE ARE NOT LEGAL AID. We possess a successful track record of vigorous defense and advocacy for our clients. We believe in timely results and strong communication with our clients. If you want to contact us, then click on this link https://lead-capture-ef15f9.zapier.app/contact-us.

I am John Amos Whatley, a personal injury litigator and trial attorney with over 19 years of experience in the courtroom, primarily focusing on personal injury cases. My practice is dedicated to using my knowledge to help clients secure favorable outcomes. As a partner of Stein Whatley Astorino, PLLC, I advocate for individuals who have been seriously injured in various disasters and calamities, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and big truck accidents, as well as slip and fall incidents. I also assist victims of medical malpractice in obtaining compensation from negligent medical professionals, surgical facilities, and hospitals. My work extends to...

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®.

I am a seasoned attorney with over 14 years of experience advocating for families and individuals throughout Kentucky. I founded Kennedy Law Office, PLLC, where I focus on family law matters, including complex divorce cases that involve significant financial and custody issues, domestic violence, and child welfare. My practice also includes representing parents and children in dependency, neglect, and abuse cases, and I have been appointed as Friend of the Court and Guardian ad Litem in family court proceedings. My career is characterized by a deep commitment to my clients and community. I have had the honor of serving as a...

Member and Vice Chair, Kentucky Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Volunteer Mediator, Fayette County District Court Small Claims Mediation Program First International Mediation Institute (IMI) Qualified Mediator Qualified for recognition as IMI Certified Mediator Completed Assessment, IMI Online Mediator Specialization Certified Dispute Resolution Analyst, NextLevel Mediation Member, American Bar Association ODR Task Force Working Group III Member, American Bar Association (ABA) and its Dispute Resolution Section Individual Panel Member, ADR ODR International Fellow, World Mediation Organization Life Fellow, Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF), nonprofit, charitable arm of Kentucky’s legal community

At the Kessinger Law Group, we represent plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration matters. As a former Assistant United States Atttorney and Career Law Clerk to a United States District Judge, I have learned what leads to success in the courtroom. Based on this experience, I am able to develop a strategy to achieve your goals in a timely manner through a clearly defined pathway. I will not waste your money on useless litigation tactics, unnecessary motions or wasteful maneuvers designed to increase your legal bill without providing sound,...

Kendra grew up in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Clinton County, Kentucky. Once she graduated high school, she decided to further her education at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, a few hours from home. During undergrad, Kendra majored in English and ended up graduating with a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Kentucky. After receiving her diploma, Kendra took her education a step further, attending the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, which is where she received her Juris Doctorate. At UK Law, Kendra was the Special Features Editor of Volume 110...

Mr. Coleman is now the Managing Partner and majority owner of Hughes and Coleman Injury Lawyers, a firm he cofounded in 1985 with J. Marshall Hughes. The firm has grown during its 37 years, and currently has 30 attorneys and 10 offices in Kentucky and Tennessee, and an affiliated firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lee is proud that two of his sons, Benjamin and Andrew, are attorneys practicing with H&C. Lee earned his Law Degree from the University of Louisville, graduating in 1981, and earned his undergraduate Business Administration degree from the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1978. In 1985 Lee...

Benjamin has always had an interest in helping others. In high school he tutored children in math at the Boys and Girls Club. From there he learned the great sense of accomplishment and purpose from helping others. In pursuit of his passions, he attended Western Kentucky University achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics. Following his undergraduate studies, he moved to Lexington with his wife and children to attend law school at the University of Kentucky. At Hughes & Coleman, Benjamin utilizes his desire for helping others to fight for the results his clients need. He understands that when someone...

Andrew’s childhood was shaped by the legal world. His mother (a former District Court Judge) and father (a personal injury lawyer) would often have discussions revolving around legal work and case facts. While he didn’t find these conversations appealing during adolescence, Andrew discovered that the legal industry became more and more captivating with age. Although increasingly intrigued by legalese, Andrew decided to embark on another path and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Accounting. However, at the end of his undergraduate experience, he realized he wouldn’t find fulfillment as an accountant and proceeded to attend Northern Kentucky University...

My mission is to provide top-quality legal advice and services to my clients within the scope of my law practice. I am very proficient at drafting Last Wills & Trusts, handling Probate Law cases, and Guardianship proceedings. I also have extensive experience with Debtor and Creditor Legal Issues arising in Bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy situations (Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 cases), including representation of both debtors and creditors in complex Chapter 11 cases.

Mr. Peterson has been a trial attorney since graduating from the University Of Kentucky College of Law. He has obtained millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his clients. As lead counsel, Mr.Peterson has tried multiple criminal cases to a jury verdict and enjoys an undefeated record. Mr. Peterson has also served as lead counsel and tried multiple civil cases to jury verdict with successful results. Prior to starting the Peterson Law Office, Mr. Peterson was a partner/shareholder at a large insurance defense law firm in Lexington. His practice representing the insurance companies and their insureds in the highest level...

Andre Regard is an experienced litigator. In addition to litigation, Andre provides general business advise to clients.

Mariana was born and raised in Brazil until the age of fifteen when her family moved to the United States. During her childhood, Mariana learned her appreciation for hard work and commitment to the safety and well being of others from her father, an engineer, and her mother, a physician. These qualities drove her passion to become an attorney.

Following secondary school, Mariana attended the University of Louisville where she received a full athletic scholarship playing tennis. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a minor in chemistry. Mariana then proceeded to attend the Louis D. Brandeis School of...

Stotts Law Group offers legal services over a broad geographical area, including Fayette, Bourbon, Woodford, and Scott Counties, and other surrounding areas upon request. Areas of practice include criminal defense, drug offenses, assault, DUI, theft, robbery, white collar crimes, personal injury, family law, divorce, child custody & timesharing, adoption, paternity & child support, child neglect, domestic violence, and more.

David Haney received his juris doctorate from Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, where he was Executive Editor of the University of Louisville Law Review, competed on the National Tax Moot Court team, and completed a student clerkship with the Honorable Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert, Kentucky Supreme Court. He has practiced law at civil defense firms in Louisville for most of his career. He previously managed litigation throughout the U.S. as a claims consultant for a large professional liability carrier. He is a graduate of Transylvania University, cum laude, with a double major in business administration and...

Bruce graduated magna cum laude from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington in 1992. Bruce has been licensed in both Indiana and Kentucky since 1992, and has concentrated his practice in the Kentuckiana area. He has represented clients on every level of the state and federal courts in both states, and is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the National College of Trial Advocacy.

Bruce has served as an Adjunct Professor at the Brandeis School of Law.

He is an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and serves as Executive Editor...

Come in for a free bankruptcy consultation with me and see if bankruptcy is right for your specific situation. We thrive on giving our clients the best possible financial relief through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, as well as help build their financial security in the future.

Joe has litigated cases in Ohio to successful conclusion over the past 26 years with amounts in controversy ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to several million dollars in dispute. He has been recognized by his peers as an Ohio Super Lawyer, a recognition given to only 5 percent of the state’s attorneys. Mr. Griffith has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a National Civil Trail Advocacy since 2004. During his career, Mr. Griffith has conducted well over 100 trials and has had many successful jury verdicts for his clients. Joe Griffith is a native of Portsmouth,...

Allen Dodd has a concentration on complex family law cases involving custody, high asset divorce cases, maintenance, prenuptial agreements, child support, and tax issues.

Since 1869, Dodd & Dodd Attorneys, PLLC has offered skilled legal representation to individuals, families and businesses throughout Louisville, Kentucky, and Indiana. They have continued to build the practice to support the needs of their clients.

Dodd & Dodd offers a longstanding tradition of service, skill and a solid reputation for results throughout our community.

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Michael D. Grabhorn is a recognized national authority in the area of life and disability insurance, involving both state law and ERISA. Mr. Grabhorn’s practice is limited to representing insureds, individually and on a class basis. Mr. Grabhorn litigates insurance cases locally and across the country. As a result, in addition to the courts in Kentucky, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as regularly appearing before the federal district and appellate courts. Based on his focus on life and disability insurance, Mr. Grabhorn is familiar with...

Attorney Tad Thomas dedicates his work to civil litigation and representing individuals and companies injured by negligent acts of others. He runs his own private practice that focuses on helping clients who have been involved in auto accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, or any other area of personal injuries.

Ronald Johnson, a highly experienced trial lawyer based in Kentucky, specializes in advocating for individuals and families impacted by various legal issues such as defective drugs, medical devices, chemicals, hazardous property conditions, semi-truck collisions, automobile wrecks, medical malpractice, and product liability claims. In 2021, Johnson secured the 4th largest personal injury verdict in Kentucky's history, obtaining a $74 million award from a Boone County jury, later settling for a confidential amount. His extensive career includes successfully trying complex cases in Kentucky, Illinois, and Ohio, notably achieving a federal court verdict exceeding $7 million in a medical device case. Johnson has...

Melissa Doss is from Lexington, Kentucky. She grew up in a family that greatly valued compassion, hard work, sincerity and education. Melissa graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism. While at the University of Kentucky, Melissa was on the Dean’s list, a member of student government, and was in the Society of Professional Journalists. Shortly after graduating from the University of Kentucky, Melissa married her high school sweetheart, Daniel. Melissa received a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law in May of 2012. While in law school, Melissa...

If you need help and are looking for an experienced Social Security Disability Lawyer in Northern Kentucky or Ohio, who can assist you in navigating the sometimes very complex process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits, then call the law office of Michael Monce. We will assist you in your initial claim and at the reconsideration level, and we will also represent you at a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge if this becomes necessary.

In addition, there is no charge for your first visit, and there also is no attorney fee unless your claim is allowed by the Social...

In addition to practicing Domestic Relations, Marisa has extensive practice experience in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury. She has a demonstrated history of successful advocacy and litigation experience. Along with practicing Law, Marisa has worked as a professor at both graduate and undergraduate levels. PERSONAL Marisa is a Cincinnati native and currently lives in West Chester, Ohio. Marisa is married and has a blended family. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering with her children’s activities, working out, playing board games, and coaching Girls on the Run. Marisa also loves to travel whenever she gets the chance and spends lots of time...

Ryan’s practice focuses on personal injury and wrongful death litigation and trial practice, including: motor vehicle wrecks; tractor trailer wrecks; motorcycle wrecks; pedestrian injuries; defective vehicles, including sudden acceleration and airbag defects; defective medical devices; premises liability; general negligence; uninsured and underinsured motorist claims; and, bad faith claims. Ryan Turner does not represent insurance companies and strongly believes in making our communities safer through the American civil justice system.

Scott C. Cox is one of Kentucky’s top criminal defense attorneys. He is a former federal prosecutor and has been recognized as standing in the top rank of his profession by such authoritative sources as Best Lawyers in America, Kentucky Super Lawyers, and Louisville Magazine. Scott handles cases in all federal jurisdictions nationwide and all counties in Kentucky. Scott was named in Best Lawyers as a preeminent criminal lawyer in 2008-2014. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected criminal attorney peer review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by...

Ashley’s primary practice area is criminal defense. She has represented hundreds of clients in Jefferson District and Circuit Courts and her representation has included the following offenses: Traffic Tickets, DUIs, Bad Checks, Welfare Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Drugs (possession, manufacturing and trafficking), Assault, Domestic Violence, Firearms, Sexual Crimes (rape, sex abuse), Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Shoplifting, Fleeing and Evading, Criminal Non Support, Housing Code, Animal Control, Escape, and Parole Violation Hearings. Ashley will also perform Expungements.

Rania Attum is an award winning immigration, personal injury and criminal defense attorney engaged in defending the rights of individuals in and around the Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana area.

With years of trial experience, Rania has built an impressive record, achieving not guilty verdicts, reduced sentences, favorable plea bargains, and closed investigations on behalf of clients. She has also built great relationships with prosecutors, judges, and police officers, along the way. Rania has a reputation for listening to her clients and their families, catering to their individual concerns, and protecting their interests.

Her experience, impressive record, and personal touch...

Rheanne Dodson Falkner is Senior Counsel in the Louisville office of Gordon & Rees and is a member of the Employment practice group.

Throughout her 22-year career, Mrs. Falkner has worked hard to provide comprehensive litigation services to her clients, while understanding that clients have legal needs and questions that arise outside of litigation and she takes time to help advise them on ways to avoid future litigation. Mrs. Falkner brings a unique perspective to her clients as she has extensive experience representing both employees and employers in a wide variety of employment matters. This unique perspective is valuable in developing...

Charles W. Miller is a seasoned trial attorney and founder of Charles W. Miller & Associates. At the firm, he represents injured and wronged Kentuckians and Indianans in a wide range of personal injury and employment law matters. With a background in insurance defense, Charles understands how “the other side” operates—and what it takes to fight back on behalf of ordinary individuals who have, through no fault of their own, found themselves in difficult situations.
Charles has been practicing law since 1997 and has been in private practice representing injured individuals and employees for nearly two decades. He has earned...

Joseph "Joe" Haddad is an associate with Seiller Waterman’s Financial Restructuring and Corporate Litigation practice groups. Joe's practice also includes veterans' advocacy. Prior to joining the firm, Joe served for two years as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Thomas H. Fulton, Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky.

Joe earned his Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law, graduating cum laude with a certificate in Business Law. During his time at Washington University School of Law, Joe was involved in the Student Bar Association, Moot Court, and a variety of other...

Personal injury lawyer Ethan Manning of Meinhart, Smith & Manning, PLLC offers services to those in need of an injury attorney, medical malpractice, car accident, birth injury, defective drug defense & more. At Meinhart, Smith & Manning, PLLC, we make it our mission to keep the legal process simple yet effective, working towards the best possible legal outcome for you and your family. We’re proud to say we’ve won multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients in the past, thanks to our hard work and dedication to justice. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation- (502) 589-2700. No...

Attorney Ben Crocker is a founding partner of Crocker Law Firm, along with his wife, Cyndi Crocker. Ben is a trial attorney with more than 25 years of litigation experience.

Ben earned his law degree at the University of Kentucky in 1992. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas, where he graduated with honors in 1987.

Ben Crocker grew up in Franklin, Kentucky. He was the 1984 valedictorian of Franklin-Simpson High School, and spent his summers working at the Franklin pool. Ben’s father, Ken Crocker, was a veterinarian in Simpson County. His mother, Helen...

Personal injury lawyer Chris Meinhart of Meinhart, Smith & Manning, PLLC offers services to those in need of an injury attorney, medical malpractice, car accident, birth injury, defective drug defense & more. At Meinhart, Smith & Manning, PLLC, we make it our mission to keep the legal process simple yet effective, working towards the best possible legal outcome for you and your family. We’re proud to say we’ve won multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients in the past, thanks to our hard work and dedication to justice. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation- (502) 589-2700. No...

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...