Ghent Lawyers

We handle personal injury, workers compensation, social security disability, criminal defense and divorce cases. Further, we are experienced in municipal law, education law, real estate, probate and estate planning, and any kind of litigation.

Since 2001, our office has been serving Danville, Boyle County and throughout Central Kentucky with many areas of legal issues ranging from: Divorce, Custody, Child Visitation, Child Support, Juvenile Law, Adoption, Guardianship, Will and Trusts, Probate, Asset Protection, Elder Law, Criminal Law, Probation Revocation Hearing, Landlord and Tenant issues, Personal Injury, IRS Debt Relief and Debt Collections. Our goal is to help our client in the law in the time when they need it the most. If you have any questions please feel free to call and make an appointment or visit our website at www....

Privett Law Office PLLC is a general civil law office practicing in areas of family, business, real estate, wills and estates, and general civil litigation. Brian Privett is an Assistant County Attorney in Harrison County, Kentucky, is attorney for the Cynthiana-Harrison County-Berry Joint Planning and Zoning Commission, and is Of Counsel at Swinford & Sims, P.S.C. in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

James helps clients through every step of the legal process, from setting up claims to jury trials. The primary focus of James’s practice is helping people who have been injured due to the negligence of some other person or business. James has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients who have been injured due to no fault of their own. In his spare time, James enjoys many outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, and kayaking. James also stays connected to the Lexington community by volunteering with the Amachi mentorship program and serves at the Treasurer for the Rosemill Neighbor’s Association. James...

A Louisville native, Abigail grew up in the Middletown area and attended Sacred Heart Academy where she earned her International Baccalaureate diploma. She graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She then returned to Louisville to obtain her Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. During law school, Abigail served as a law clerk drafting documents including wills, trusts, and petitions for divorce. Abigail also served as an extern at the Jefferson County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. It was during her externship that Abigail realized her...

I am the founding attorney of Mashni Law, PLLC. I focus my entire practice on defending those accused of violating state and federal criminal laws, students and faculty accused of violating university code of conduct rules, and licensed professionals accused of misconduct. I have successfully tried several cases to jury. My jury trial experience includes federal drug trafficking and firearms, state felony crimes, state misdemeanor crimes, DUIs, and personal injury. My mission is clear - to defend the innocent, seek mercy for those who have made mistakes, and protect my clients’ rights by ensuring they are treated in...

Aaron Michael Murphy is a Louisville lawyer practicing in the area of personal injury claims and litigation. Car, truck and commercial vehicle accidents and premises liability cases. Aaron is an experienced trial lawyer who can help you pursue justice for your injury.

The Schafer Law Office concentrates in helping the victims of auto, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian & bicycle accidents, as well as wrongful death & catastrophic injuries. We also handle child injuries, dog bites and premises liability cases.

Alice “Ali” Dansker Doyle, Attorney at Law, has focused her practice on family law issues, probate and general civil issues and claims. Educated as an attorney, and trained as a Collaborative professional, a mediator, a home study evaluator and a parent coordinator, Ms. Doyle uses her skills to assist families in the areas of child custody and parental access plans, support issues, property dispositions and other divorce and separation-related issues. Ms. Doyle also assists clients with other family law challenges, probate matters and general civil issues such as pre- and post-nuptial agreements, wills, advanced health care directives, and...

Patrick Barsotti, a native of Boyle County, returns to his roots in the Danville community eager to offer his legal services to those who supported his early years. Patrick recognizes the privilege of being a member of the business community in Central Kentucky, which fostered the family business that he grew up in. The Barsotti family has a long history of community service and professional integrity throughout the area. As an attorney, Patrick understands that every legal matter demands a unique solution. As such, he enjoys working closely with his clients so that he can satisfy their needs and effectively...

Patrick McClure has been a very active voice in the Danville area since 2000, and formed McClure and McClure with legendary Boyle County attorney George in 2004. While Kentucky does not certify specialties of legal practice, focusing on the Criminal Defense, including DUI, Drugs, including Marijuana, Divorce, Custody, and other Family Law allows Patrick to stay fresh while his roots allow him to cater to our local clientele. George maintains his presence in estate planning, Wills, Real Estate, and Bankruptcy while assisting Patrick in the Courtroom battles of the District, Circuit, and Family Courts of Central Kentucky. The McClure family of...

Experienced attorney who handles family law cases (divorce, custody, timesharing, visitation and child support), real estate disputes (contracts, property lines, partitions, easements, right of ways and roads), personal injury cases (car accidents, slip and fall and other negligence), estates (probate, wills and will contests), prepares deeds, wills, power of attorney documents and business formation documents, debt collection and defense cases and business and contract disputes in Mount Sterling/Montgomery County, Owingsville/Bath County, Morehead/Rowan County, Flemingsburg/Fleming County, Stanton/Powell County, Winchester/Clark County and other communities in Central and Eastern Kentucky.

Mark Yonts is an experienced real estate attorney of over 26 years who regularly provides advice to local, state, and federal governmental agencies regarding the acquisition of property for roadway projects, easement acquisitions, airport expansions, and other construction matters. He also performs residential and commercial real estate title examinations and closings. He routinely works with banks and other lenders to make sure client transactions run as smoothly as possible. Mark also provides legal advice regarding complex real estate transactions, including contract negotiations, drafting of documents, lease agreements, title opinions, financing options, and troubleshooting. If litigation is necessary, he provides...

Jerry Pierson is from Peoria, Illinois, where he graduated from Bradley University in 1987. He received a master’s degree from the University of Toledo in 1990. Before law school, he taught college history, edited scholarly manuscripts, and worked in social service administration.

At the University of Kentucky College of Law, Jerry wrote onto the Kentucky Law Journal, then held the post of managing editor while redesigning the journal’s typography and workflow. He earned his J.D. in 2006 and was that year’s winner of the Oexmann Writing Award.

Before coming to Gary C. Johnson, PSC in 2011, Jerry engaged in insurance defense and...

Managing Partner at Smith O'Toole & Brooke, the "SOB Law Firm". We provide a full spectrum of legal services including Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Divorce & Custody, Probate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Employment, and Real Estate. Our team of lawyers is ready to fight for you. Let's face it, sometimes it takes and SOB to get the job done right. We provide effective, focused, solution driven representation for our clients.

I have lived in Lexington, KY for the majority of my life. I worked at the Office of the Attorney General while attending lawsuit and immediately upon graduating, I worked in Criminal Appellate Division of the AG's Office.
In 1989, I setup a private practice in Lexington, Kentucky where I have been practicing in all facets of family Law, Wills, Trust and Estates, Criminal, Business, Contracts, Employment Law and some Personal Injury.
I practice out of the Lexington Downtown Office location.
I have always been a very dedicated...

John Wesley Oakley II, commonly known as Jay Oakley, is a criminal defense lawyer in Lexington, KY. Jay is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, summa cum laude, and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University.
As the head attorney of Oakley & Oakley, LLC, Jay offers personalized legal services to a wide range of clients. He focuses his practice in the areas of Personal Injury, and Criminal Defense and is licensed to practice in all courts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Federal Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and the United States Court of Appeals...

Shortly after passing the Ohio State Bar exam, I was called to active duty in the United States Marine Corps in October of 2002. I attended Naval Justice School and was assigned as the chief prosecuting attorney of Marine Corps Air Station New River. I served two tours in Iraq. I was active duty USMC through 2007 and continue to be a USMC Reservist and am Deputy Staff Judge Advocate of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. When I was no longer active duty USMC, I accepted a position as an Assistant Prosecutor for Hamilton County, Ohio. And recently, I accepted a position as a criminal...

James M. Morris became licensed in Kentucky in May, 1995. James holds licenses in DC, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, and is also admitted by the United States Supreme Court, the Third Circuit, Fourth Circuit, Sixth Circuit, Seventh Circuit, Eighth Circuit, Ninth Circuit, and Eleventh Circuit, and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals, as well as the Eastern District & Western District of Kentucky, Eastern & Western District of Michigan, Southern District of Ohio, Southern District of Indiana, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern, Middle, and Western District of Tennessee, Northern District of Alabama, Southern District...

small firm of Louisville attorneys offering over 45 years of collective experience in criminal law, immigration, small business representation, family law, consumer rights

In and out of the courtroom, Diana L. Skaggs is on the forefront of new developments in the practice of family law and is recognized for her innovation in the field as well as her continued dedication to families, children and public service. She received the Louisville Bar Association’s 2006 Revell Family Law Award in honor of these commitments. Past President of the Kentucky Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys, where she also served on the national Board of Governors, Skaggs takes an active role in professional organizations and frequently teaches other family law attorneys and judges...

After graduating law school, Ryan Vantrease began his career as an Assistant County Attorney for the Jefferson County Attorney's Office where he specialized in the prosecution of DUI and DUI related offenses. During his tenure with the County Attorney's Office, Ryan litigated all aspects of misdemeanor cases and conducted numerous trials by jury in Jefferson District Court. Ryan took this litigation experience with him when, in 2003, he became an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Jefferson County. While employed as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Ryan prosecuted all levels of felony criminal offenses in Jefferson Circuit Court, including numerous trials by jury....

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...

John is a first generation attorney originally from the west side of Cleveland, OH, now residing in La Grange, KY. He comes from a blue-collar family and has worked many blue-collar type jobs, including landscaping, pizza delivery, general labor, lifeguarding, and garbage collection. Through working these jobs John has learned the value of hard work, loyalty and dedication. As your Louisville and Southern Indiana attorney, John has the training and experience to handle your legal problems.

Glen C. Daves is an aggressive, experienced Trial Attorney. Should you need an attorney in criminal defense or family courts, Mr. Daves brings over 22 years of the experience and skills necessary to provide sound advice and effective representation in misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses, or any and all areas of Family Law. He is admitted to practice in both state and federal court and aggressively has handled thousands of criminal and family court cases for individuals with diverse backgrounds throughout the years. Whether it is a simple traffic ticket or a serious felony offense, he is ready to handle your...