Heritage Creek Lawyers

Ashley is a native of Bowling Green where she graduated from Bowling Green High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communication Studies from Western Kentucky University in 2009. Ashley attended the College of Law at the University of Kentucky earning her Juris Doctorate in 2012. While in law school she was a staff editor for the Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture and Natural Resources Law. After law school, Ashley returned to Bowling Green as a law clerk for Warren Circuit Court Judge John Grise and Judge Steve Wilson. Following her tenure as a law...

Attorney Jim Murphy began practicing law in Kentucky in 1993. He graduated magna cum laude from Washington & Lee University and cum laude from the Lewis School of Law at Washington & Lee University. Prior to joining Hoge Partners, PLLC, Jim's practice with another Louisville firm focused in commercial transactions, real estate and business. Since 2013, he has refocused his practice on Family Law matters with a special emphasis on business and real estate factors in domestic relations. Jim joined Hoge Partners, PLLC in 2014 and works on a broad spectrum of Family Law matters including...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Your family relies on a number of experts in daily life, from physicians to educators and more. When it comes to your legal concerns, you need an expert on your side as well. For over 40 years, Armand I. Judah has been engaged in the general practice of law, with broad experience in all facets of family law, criminal law, business law, probate, civil litigation, and personal injury. Armand delivers full-service legal expertise, providing every client with personalized attention and individualized solutions. Armand is well-versed in all aspects of family litigation, including divorce, custody, visitation, adoption, and child support. Armand is...

Brent T. Ackerson & the Ackerson Law Offices believe that every client's case should be handled in the same manner that we would want our family's case cared for. We know that our clients are going through some of the toughest times of their lives. We are experienced, aggressive, and results driven.

Brent's law practice focuses on litigation of Kentucky injury and Kentucky death cases. These cases range from motor vehicle accidents (cars, trucks, motorcycles, watercrafts, etc.), to dangerous premises incidents (slip & falls, dog attacks, swimming pools, trampolines, etc.), to matters involving defective products (dangerous medicines, to recalled products, etc.),...

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.

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...

To Kate Dunnington, the Assistant Managing Partner at Becker Law Office, there’s more to serving clients than giving sound legal guidance. There’s also the more human side of providing emotional support for them during difficult times. “A lot of times people are angry about the situation they’re in, and they’re nervous about what’s going to happen,” she says. “The part I like most about my work is talking with these people, connecting with them, and putting myself in their shoes as best I can. I try to help and direct them throughout the process, keep them informed and ease their minds...

John Doyle has been an attorney in Kentucky for more than a decade. He has tried many jury trials in Jefferson County and in other parts of the state and handled numerous multi-million dollar injury claims. In fact, John is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial attorneys in the United States. Membership is limited to lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. John graduated from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of...

Louisville personal injury attorney Scott Justice has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injured people throughout the Commonwealth. Committed to helping people obtain the compensation they need to recover from an accident, he tirelessly advocates for maximum results, whether inside or outside of court. Mr. Justice is a Kentucky native with a law degree from Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Since beginning his practice, he has prosecuted hundreds of cases in circuit, district, and administrative courts. Mr. Justice is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association, the Kentucky Workers’ Association, the...

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

Tate Meagher has lived his entire life in the great Bluegrass state. He was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, graduating from St. Xavier High School where he was captain of the basketball team. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky he then graduated cum laude from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

Following law school, Tate began working for an insurance defense law firm where he represented insurance companies against individuals seeking compensation for their injuries. He later worked for a firm focusing on insurance subrogation and a company where he focused on healthcare...

Richard is a hometown lawyer, born and raised in Bowling Green. He attended Warren Central High School and continued his education at Western Kentucky University, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He then attended Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, graduating cum laude in 2010. At NKU, Richard was an Associate Editor for the Northern Kentucky Law Review and had his law review article chosen for publication in 2010. After law school, Richard returned home again to begin his career with a defense firm focusing primarily on civil litigation, including insurance defense, personal injury...

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...

David G. Bryant, who comes from a family of attorneys, began his legal career in Lexington, Kentucky, with a nationally recognized plaintiff’s attorney. He relocated to Louisville in August 2008 and joined a prominent plaintiffs’ firm where his practice focused primarily on protecting the interests of injured individuals, their loved ones, and small businesses.

Included in his diverse group of clients were victims of asbestos exposure, toxic chemical exposure, corporate fraud, nursing home abuse, trucking industry negligence, child sex abuse, and medical malpractice.

Since then, David has expanded his practice to representing victims of defective medical, pharmaceutical, and other dangerous...

I've spent my entire legal career practicing employment law and representing workers across Kentucky.

Abney Law is made up of a group of professionals with the common goal of protecting and expanding workers’ rights in Kentucky.

Our legal team and dedicated support staff have not only recovered millions of dollars for clients through jury verdicts and settlements, but we’ve also fought in the halls of the Kentucky legislature and in Kentucky’s appellate courts to change employment laws to protect the Commonwealth’s workers.

My practice areas include:

Employment discrimination
Workplace Harassment
Wrongful termination
Retaliatory discharge
Employment contracts
Unpaid Overtime and Unpaid Wages
LGBTQA+ rights
Race discrimination
Sex discrimination
Family and Medical Leave...

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.

As a college basketball player who started in two final four appearances, Sheila knows the importance of hard work, drive and heart. Sheila—aka “The Lady Litigator” for her tenacity in court—is dedicated to helping women and their families through the very difficult process of personal injury claims. She has served as the president of the Kentucky trial lawyers with the Kentucky Justice Association and has worked tirelessly to fight for injured people for more than 20 years. This includes several trials with extraordinary results for her clients, such as a 2013 auto accident case where she earned a $743,000 verdict....

Carl Frederick has had an active law practice for the past 42 years in personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance claims denial, construction torts and commercial torts. Carl is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has received the highest peer review rating of Martindale Hubbell in competency and ethics of AV. Carl has written and edited three books for other lawyers including: Medical Malpractice Law in Kentucky; Trying the Traumatic Brain Injury Case: Principles and Practice; Kentucky Automobile Forms Manual. He has spoken at numerous seminars, both locally and nationally instructing other lawyers...

Nina B. Couch, a Louisville native, is one of the founding partners at Taylor Couch, PLLC. Nina attended high school at Sacred Heart Academy and graduated with an accounting degree from Bellarmine University. Nina's passion for law led her to the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville where she earned her Juris Doctor degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude with multiple awards and honors. After law school Nina worked for one of the largest law firms in the region. Being the daughter of two Italian immigrants, the value of the American legal system was instilled in...

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...

Andrew J. Gregory-Mabrey holds a Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University, and received his Juris Doctor from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law in 2010. He is proud to have joined Hughes and Coleman as a member of the Social Security Disability team. While in law school, Mr. Gregory-Mabrey participated in the Kentucky Innocence Project (the post-conviction branch of the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy), and worked for the Children’s Law Center, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on protecting the legal rights of minors. He also interned for the Law Office of Katherine Siereveld and was employed by Chevalier, Fox...

Education: J.D., University of Louisville Law School,Louisville, Kentucky, 1976. State prosecutor 1977-1979. Entered into private practice concentrating on criminal law defense in state and federal courts, from DUI to death penalty jury trials. Nationally : Martindale-Hubbell AV RATING, 1984. Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, (..." just 5% of all law firms in America..." are selected to be included in this annual publication.)1990. Speaker: criminal law, procedure and professional responsibility. 2005 Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Haddad Award: "Old school in the best sense -- a fearless advocate for his clients who always places their interests first and never wavers...

Award winning attorney Scott Wantland of WANTLAND LAW, PLLC understands the legal needs of the families in our own community. People are turning to us more and more these days for advice about bankruptcy, divorce, personal injury, traffic violations and estate planning. Scott Wantland takes care of things so you can stop worrying. He has helped families with the tough stuff like divorce, bankruptcy, child custody and serious injury claims from his office in Shepherdsville. To learn how Wantland Law can advise you about your legal rights and practical options for all kinds of problems, contact us...

WHAT DO I DO FOR YOU? As an experienced trial attorney in both criminal defense and insurance claims, I conduct investigations of insurance fraud on behalf of insurance companies and I defend and advise policy holders during such investigations. I also advise my clients regarding insurance coverage issues, including injury, property damage, arson, theft, and Kentucky motor vehicle PIP claims. I defend clients against charges involving alleged fraud and financial crimes, in addition to other criminal offenses. Contact me to defend your rights under your insurance policy and under the law.

Nathan Williams joined Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC after beginning his legal career as a litigation associate at Greenebaum, Doll & McDonald, a large regional law firm headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The experience and perspective he gained defending some of the worlds' largest corporations in high profile litigation is invaluable in his practice now as a plaintiff's personal injury attorney. Knowing how the other side thinks and works is crucial in getting cases successfully resolved.

Nathan attended the University of Kentucky College of Law on a Wethington Fellowship where he received his Juris Doctor. He graded onto law review (Kentucky...

I serve clients needing help with DUIs, traffic tickets, expungements, drug charges, domestic violence, misdemeanors and all felonies.

Examples of other charges include marijuana offenses, drug trafficking, drug possession, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and prescription offenses.

High speed speeding tickets, driving on suspended license, no insurance, expired registration are examples of traffic tickets for which I represent people.

DUI representation includes drunk driving defense, driving while using prescription medication, driving while high on other drugs, refusals, ignition interlock applications, and defending current DUIs for people with previous drunk driving convictions.

Domestic violence representation includes defending false allegations, recanting witnesses, prior domestic assault...

Penny Hendy, a lifelong Kentucky resident and licensed attorney in Kentucky, Ohio, and Federal Courts, specializes in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice, Automobile and truck wrecks, and Product Liability Law cases. She has successfully recovered millions for injured clients. Actively involved in the legal community, Penny is a member of local, state, and national trial attorney groups, including leadership roles in the Northern Kentucky and Kentucky Bar Associations, Kentucky Justice Association (as President of the Executive Committee), Ohio Association for Justice, and American Association for Justice (as a State Delegate). In addition to her legal practice, Penny is a key figure in...

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.

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...

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...

Mark P. Bryant is a native of Paducah, Kentucky. He is a past president of the Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorneys Association; an Eagle Scout; on the board of the Four Rivers Counsel, Boy Scouts of America, and; in 1986 was selected to receive the Outstanding Commonwealth's Attorney in Kentucky award. In 1989, he was selected by the Jackson Purchase Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police, as citizen of the year and was awarded by the Paducah/ McCracken County Child Watch for outstanding service to the children of Paducah and McCracken County. Mark P. Bryant served as First Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in McCracken County...