Hustonville Lawyers

I focus my legal practice on family law, dealing with various cases including divorce, child custody, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, child support, and adoption. I am an approved family court mediator and serve as a Guardian Ad Litem, where I advocate for children’s interests, and as a Friend of Court, where I provide recommendations to the Courts on issues related to children. Over the years, I have held several leadership roles, including President of the Association of Parent’s Attorneys of Louisville, President of the Guardian Ad Litem’s Association of Louisville, and Chair of the Family Law Section of...

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...

Thomas E. Stevens is a licensed attorney and an Eastern Kentucky mediator. Thomas provides mediation services across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He also serves as an Assistant Professor for the paralegal program at Eastern Kentucky University. Thomas is a longtime trial and appellate lawyer. He has experience litigating in courtrooms across Kentucky. Previously a partner/owner at a well-respected civil litigation firm in Louisville, Thomas has litigated cases involving general tort liability, trucking and transportation, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and UM / UIM claims, among many others. A graduate of Northwestern University's mediation skills...

Going through a divorce or family law matter can be emotionally draining and filled with uncertainty. Having compassionate and experienced legal representation is essential during this challenging time. I am James “Jim” Compton, a dedicated family and divorce attorney at Stange Law Firm in Lexington, Kentucky. As a lifelong resident of the Bluegrass State, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate personal loss and life transitions with strength, resilience, and renewed hope. In my role as a Senior Associate Attorney, I represent clients throughout Fayette County and the surrounding areas with empathy, professionalism, and unwavering commitment. I earned my Juris Doctor...

Randy O’Neal is an experienced trial lawyer with a long track record of success in the courtroom, including numerous not guilty verdicts and dismissals in serious criminal cases. Randy is known for his no-nonsense approach and refusal to back down. He’s built his reputation by winning tough cases and standing up for his clients to ensure they get the best results possible, even when the odds are stacked against them. That’s why prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and others familiar with the judicial system who have witnessed Randy’s work firsthand trust him when they, or someone they care about, need a...

Ross F. Mann is the founder and lead attorney at Ross Mann Personal Injury Lawyers, a respected Lexington personal injury law firm serving clients across Kentucky. A native of Lexington, Ross takes pride in representing members of his own community who have been injured due to the careless actions of others. After earning his law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law, Ross began his career defending insurance companies in personal injury cases. This experience gave him firsthand insight into how insurers evaluate, minimize, and deny claims. Today, Ross uses that knowledge to advocate for injury victims, helping them...

I am an Intellectual Property attorney based in Fort Bend County, Texas and Greensburg Kentucky. I am a member of the Vereb Law Group PLLC. I have over 25 years of experience as in-house legal counsel as well as outside legal counsel. I am skilled in preparing Mechanical and Electrical engineering technologies. I have also attained a Professional Engineers license and worked in that capacity for over a decade, certifying my technical competence.

Justin L. Lawrence focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, worker's compensation, maritime injuries, wrongful death, and bankruptcy. Justin is a 2002 Cum Laude graduate of the University of Kentucky with Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. While at the University of Kentucky, he was awarded the prestigious Woodson B. Gudgell scholarship. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2005. In law school, he served as Vice President of the SBA and Justice of Phi Alpha Delta's Hoffman Chapter. Justin was also honored with the Alex P. Hotchkiss Award...

Benjamin "Tom" Pugh was admitted to practice in 2010 and is a Founding Partner of Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. He is licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky. Tom has extensive insurance experience after spending three years in the industry. During law school, he externed with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy serving in the Kentucky Innocence Project. Tom focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Civil Rights, and Business Litigation. Tom grew up in Northern Kentucky, where he currently lives.

Tom assists clients primarily in the areas of Family Law, Probate, Elder Law, Small Business Law, and Bankruptcy in Kentucky. He helps his clients address the challenges they are facing with a gentle hand and a depth of knowledge of the law. He has been serving clients in Northern Kentucky since 2009 as a solo-practitioner. He is compassionate and fierce in representing the needs of his clients. A 1999 graduate of Covington Latin School, Tom continues to actively support and volunteer at CLS where he currently serves on the School Board. He was previously the head coach of the Covington Latin...

My name is Bob Blau and I have helped injured clients in Northern Kentucky and the greater Cincinnati area. since 1982. I won a jury verdicts in the millions of dollars for a client whose mother was killed in a truck crash and have won multiple other jury verdicts for my clients.I have also over the last 35 years settled cases for millions of dollars.Lets face it experience makes a big difference. My experience includes car, truck and motorcycle accidents, product liability, slip and fall, motorcycle accidents and death claims. Today, my partner Greg Kriege and I serve all...

Shane is an experienced and tested litigator. He has successfully litigated many complex and unique cases through the federal and state court process, including Kentucky Whistleblower actions, Labor and Employment disputes, Federal due process challenges, and business contract disputes. While Shane has successfully tried cases for his clients before a Jury, he has excelled in reaching satisfactory resolutions in his clients’ cases before a trial is even needed. Over the last ten years, Shane has obtained some of the highest settlements on record in public employment cases throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Due to his consistent success in handling...

Kristin grew up in Northern Kentucky and has been protecting the rights of individuals, families and children since 2009. She fights for her clients accused of crimes by the government, including federal offenses, felonies, misdemeanors, DUI and juvenile offenses. Kristin also maintains a family law practice where she focuses on adoption and juvenile law.

My clients trust me to advocate for them with personal dignity, integrity, and independence. I gladly accept this responsibility and practice the same values when dealing with my colleagues. I am committed to achieving my clients' lawful objectives as quickly and as economically as possible. I am privileged to advocate for the injured. My main areas of practice include: Civil Litigation: Serious Injury | Automobile Accidents | Motorcycle Accidents | Insurance Bad Faith | Insurance Claims | Business Contracts Criminal Defense: Misdemeanor | Felony | DUI