Kenton Lawyers

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kathryn dedicates herself to achieving success and accepting challenges. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration. She then went on to obtain her Juris Doctor at Northern Kentucky University – Salmon P. Chase College of Law. After graduating, she decided it was time to see the world and traveled to twenty-seven countries over a span of five months. After her adventures abroad, she returned home to Bowling Green, Kentucky to study for the Kentucky bar exam. While studying for the bar exam, Kathryn decided to...

Zachary L. Taylor is a founding partner at Taylor Couch, PLLC. Zach grew up near Minneapolis where he attended college at the University of Minnesota. After his undergraduate studies, Zach pursued the study of law at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, where he was a member of Law Review and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Zach is a six-time recipient of the Super Lawyers ‘Rising Star’ award. Besides being an award-winning attorney, Zach is a devoted husband and father, and enjoys spending his free time fielding questions from his four-year old daughter.

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Justin May is a native of Fleming County, Kentucky. Justin founded the Dixie Law Group, PSC with Brian Weber after being admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2015. Justin focuses his practice on personal injury law and litigation. Justin aggressively litigates semi-truck wrecks, car accidents, slip and falls, and other negligent acts leading to excellent results for Dixie Law Group’s clients.

In 2017 and 2018, Justin was named one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Kentucky under 40 years old by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys.

In 2018, Justin was selected as a Distinguished Lawyer™ based on peer...

Growing up in Paducah, Kentucky, Tom knew from childhood that he wanted to be an attorney, a choice that was highly encouraged by his loving parents and six younger siblings. He took the first step toward achieving this goal by attending the University of Kentucky, where he graduated magna cum laude with degrees in history and political science. In 1996, Tom moved to Louisville to attend law school, and immediately fell in love with the city. After passing the bar in 2000, Tom chose to remain in Louisville and has never looked back. Tom has had a varied and comprehensive legal...

Personal injury attorney S. Shay Samples has been practicing law for more than 40 years, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive representation for injured victims and their families throughout the state of Alabama. Throughout his decades-long career, Shay has tried hundreds of cases and earned numerous record-breaking jury verdicts, including many million and multi-million dollar verdicts. With every client he assists, he works hard to create a meaningful personal relationship built on communication and understanding. Need a personal injury lawyer for your serious legal matter? Call Hare Wynn today for a complimentary case evaluation!

Sean P. Paris focuses his law practice on family law, to include divorce, child custody and support, maintenance/alimony and post-decree modifications. We offer comprehensive legal solutions to meet the needs of businesses and individuals. Pearson & Paris is known for outstanding service to our clients and for our proven ability to solve even the most complex problems.

Sean Paris is known for providing outstanding service to his clients and for his proven ability to solve even the most complex problems. Mr. Paris practices in the areas of family law, commercial litigation, real estate disputes and criminal defense. He also practices...

Marcus A. Roland is a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated attorney who has practiced law in Kentucky for 25 years. He received his B.A. from Union College, his M.A. from the University of Cincinnati, and his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Marc has practice experience in multiple areas of the law but has spent the largest part of his career handling workers' compensation claims. Roland has represented workers' compensation clients, appeared before workers' compensation Administrative Law Judges and presented arguments to the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Board, the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Supreme Court in...

Kevin has spent his career representing clients throughout the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky, from Pikeville to Paducah. With experience in medical malpractice claims, civil litigation, and criminal cases, Kevin has represented victims on nearly all fronts. His path to becoming a lawyer started first with Kevin earning a B.A. in Political Science, graduating with distinction from the University of Kentucky. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Prior to joining Hughes & Coleman, Kevin worked in public service as Assistant County Attorney for the Carter County Attorney’s Office in Grayson, Kentucky, before...

Sabina is a first-generation immigrant and is bilingual in Bosnian and English. Her passion for helping others began early on. Sabina would translate for many members of the Bosnian community and volunteered at many international events. Following high school, Sabina attended Western Kentucky University where she pursued her undergraduate degree. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts as a double major in Political Science & Psychology with a minor in Criminology. Sabina obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law. During her college career, Sabina stayed involved in extracurricular activities and served as the president of Phi...

TJ Massey is a trial attorney whose practice focuses primarily on nursing home neglect, medical malpractice and wrongful death claims. He brings a wealth of litigation experience to Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, including years of trial experience. During his career, TJ’s practice has focused almost exclusively on civil litigation and representing clients injured by nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, professional negligence and catastrophic personal injury. His legal career includes experience defending a large Kentucky nursing home chain. Ultimately, TJ left civil defense and resumed his practice as a trial attorney to represent and...

Jonathan Barnes is a personal injury attorney who has helped hundreds of clients in Kentucky, securing millions in compensation for injury victims throughout the state. His passion for helping others is rooted in the knowledge and experienced he gained as a clerk for a personal injury and employment discrimination firm he had during law school. Jonathan earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Political Science at University of Kentucky and went on to continue his education to receive his Juris Doctor at University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Upon passing the...

I am a native of Lexington, Kentucky and graduated from University of Kentucky with a Bachelors in Communications in 2010. I went on to graduate from St. Thomas School of Law in 2013, where I was a member of the International Moot Court. My focus is on serving those in need of green cards, non-immigrant visas, as well as, asylum cases. However, as a licensed attorney I am able to assist you in any legal matter you may have.

With over 31 years of practicing exclusively in the field of workers' compensation and actively being involved with the system, Timothy Wilson proves to be passionate about the area. His firm, Wilson & McQueen, which he started in 1987, is now recognized as a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” by US News and World Report. Wilson has also been recognized year after year for his work and dedication towards the field of workers' compensation.

Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC co-founder, managing partner, and trial lawyer Brian M. Vines is committed to helping ordinary individuals fight for the justice and recovery they are owed when someone else's negligence results in serious, life-altering injuries. With more than a decade of legal experience under his belt, Brian handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including nursing home abuse, qui tam cases, and more. He particularly focuses on serious personal injuries and complex litigation. He has been honored with the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars Mid-South Award and is a member of numerous prestigious legal organizations. Need a...

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...

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!...

I have a unique passion for helping anyone of limited means whose invention has been stolen by any large companies. I also collaborate closely with individuals, businesses, and even other law firms, to implement strategies for protection of intellectual property. I have recovered monetary damages for clients in cases involving some of the largest companies in the world. This has typically involved issuing demand letters to alleged IP infringers, to then engaging in federal litigation. I have also personally drafted 300+ patent applications related to various technologies including computer hardware, software, various mechanical devices, and some chemical-related products. My technical...

It is the goal of everyone at the Julie Butcher Law Office to help and guide our injury clients through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether the client has just lost his or her soul mate due to the careless negligence of another or the client's family faces financial ruin because the primary bread winner becomes disabled, we offer calm and order through our knowledge and navigation of the legal system. That is why our motto is "compassion, integrity and results." We choose to be different from most other injury attorneys. Our clients are not nameless, faceless, interchangeable parts...

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...

Greg graduated with his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2007 and after graduation began working for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) as a criminal prosecutor. The CCSAO is the 2nd largest prosecutors' office in the United States. Greg began his career as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Appeals Division, where he honed his ability to conduct legal research and formulate persuasive legal arguments in writing. He argued multiple cases in the Illinois Court of Appeals and wrote nearly 35 appellate briefs. After years in the Appeals Division, he was promoted...

S. Hughston Nichols is Vice President of Preconstruction with a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams across business development, estimating, and legal contract functions. Adept at driving preconstruction strategy, optimizing proposal processes, negotiating complex contracts, and delivering corporate legal guidance. Recognized for aligning client goals with company capabilities to ensure project success from concept through contract. Strong leadership in team development, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

A Kentucky native, Derrick Harris uses his many life experiences to help him relate to people from any walk of life. He knew at a young age that he wanted to enter the legal field. In the fourth grade, he participated in and won a mock jury trial at an old courthouse in downtown Lexington. You could say from there onward he was on the pursuit of justice. Derrick attended undergrad at University of Kentucky and law school at Appalachian School of Law in Virginia. During his first year of law school, he was a law clerk for the Commonwealth...

"We handle serious cases to get your life back!"

OLASH is a respected lawyer known throughout Kentucky for successful results in jury trials in serious cases!


I know how to get a good deal/plea bargain with over 100 trial cases experience.

OLASH will not be outworked. When I meet a client I ask him or her what outcome he or she expects. We discuss the probability of achieving the desired outcome and the possible approaches. Since 1988 as a defense lawyer I have represented 1000?s of people in criminal cases. I have 25 years of courtroom experience and a history...

Daniel Hurst is one of the Founding Partners of Hurst & Hurst Law. He is a transplant to Danville and considers his move here to be among the best decisions he has ever made. Daniel grew up in Berea, Kentucky where he met the woman who would become his wife and law partner, Rebecca Hurst.

After graduating high school, Daniel served four years in the Marines as a Military Police Officer. He deployed to Iraq in 2006 where he served as a turret gunner in a unit whose primary objective was seeking roadside IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices);...

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...

David W. Spalding
Owner & Managing Attorney of Spalding Law, PLLC

David Spalding was admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association in 2019. As a Paralegal, he has nearly a decade of legal experience, having clerked in eight different law firms with various practice areas, including personal injury, criminal defense and prosecution, divorce, collections & workers compensation.

He attended Western Kentucky University, where he majored in Political Science with a pre-law focus. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2012 & earned his Juris Doctor from Northern Kentucky University, Chase College of Law in 2017.

David’s practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury &...

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.),...

I am a solo practitioner in Louisville, Kentucky, and represent clients throughout the state. I completed my undergraduate studies in South Carolina before moving back to Kentucky, where I received my J.D. at the University of Louisville. I have extensive experience in criminal defense (from petty misdemeanors to class A felonies), which includes serving as lead or sole counsel in felony jury trials where my clients were acquitted on all charges. I also have experience in family law, personal injury law, estate law, and other general practice areas. I am a fourth generation attorney continuing the family...