Marrowbone Lawyers

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.

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

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....

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...

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 When I was no longer active duty USMC, I accepted a position as an Assistant Prosecutor for Hamilton County, Ohio.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...

Abby Klaber was born and raised in South Central Kentucky. Abby’s passion lies in representing individuals who have been injured due to the negligent actions of others. Abby believes in the power of the legal system as a force for positive change, and she dedicates her career to ensuring that her clients’ voices are heard, and their stories are told with dignity and respect. Abby graduated from Murray State University in 2020 with a degree in Political Science and Pre-Professional Legal Studies. She attended the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law where she volunteered as an instructor of Street Law...

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...

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...

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...

LOUISVILLE ATTORNEY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ATTENTIVE CIVIL REPRESENTATION: Darby Smith has practiced for over 15 years in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and handles a broad range of civil matters and disputes for both individuals and businesses. As an attorney he is dedicated to always conducting a thorough examination of the facts, evidence and circumstances so that he can tailor his representation both to your specific needs and to the situation. His goal in acting as a lawyer in all civil matters is to achieve favorable results for his clients in a timely, cost-sensitive manner. He truly believes in...

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.

I have represented a variety of employers in workers' compensation claims since 2009. I attended Hanover College where I received a B.A., magna cum laude, in Communication. I then attended Northern Kentucky University's Salmon P. Chase College of Law and earned my J.D., magna cum laude, in 2008. During law school, I served as an associate editor for the Northern Kentucky Law Review and as the Student Bar Association Vice President for two years. My clients range from small businesses to multinational, Fortune 100 companies, and I have extensive experience with counseling them through all aspects of workers' compensation...

Ben grew up in Northern Kentucky and graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 1995. After graduating from Marian College in Indianapolis, Ben pursued a career in local government in Indiana working for Judge Gerald S. Zore and the City of Indianapolis. Ben obtained a law degree from New York Law School in 2004. While in law school, Ben worked at the New York Law School mediation clinic, the New York City Department of Buildings, and for Judge Budd G. Goodman. Prior to forming the Wolff Law Firm, PLLC Ben practiced in Chicago as a contract attorney working on cases in...

Born and raised in eastern Kentucky. Familiar with the civil courts in eastern ky.

We have more than 20 years experience in practicing environmental law before federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. It is a highly complex and specialized area of the law that demands a high degree of legal expertise and experience. We offer our industrial clients a full and comprehensive understanding of current and developing environmental statutes and regulations. Our knowledge base is backed up with extensive hands-on experience in complex environmental litigation matters. We represent clients in federal court, as well as state and federal administrative hearings.

Jonathan focuses his practice on helping those who have been injured or damaged, with primary experience in automobile and trucking cases, slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall cases, motorcycle accidents, and wrongful death. He also has significant experience in trust and estates litigation, will disputes, construction defect litigation, business litigation, contract disputes, and family law matters. He is licensed to practice in both Kentucky and Illinois.

Andrea is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law. Andrea has over 10 years of experience working in the legal field. Andrea focuses on Family Law, Estate Planning and Civil Litigation for Bussell Williams Law Firm.

KY Super Lawyers 2017-2021 Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Debtor Creditor Rights, 2015-2021

Jimmy Brannon has more than 30 years successful experience in a wide array of practice areas including criminal law, bankruptcy, family law and divorce.
As a part of his criminal practice, Jimmy has tried and won numerous serious felony cases in Kentucky including three murder trials and multiple other serious felony cases in addition to misdemeanor and DUI cases.
Please take the time to look at our web site at https://www.jimbrannonlawoffice.com/ for more information about areas of practice and proven experience.

Blake D. Donithan, a native of Pikeville, KY, is dedicated to representing individuals who have been injured due to medical negligence, nursing home neglect and abuse, product liability, car accidents, and slip-and-fall incidents. Blake earned her degree in International Studies from the University of Kentucky in December 2017. She went on to attend the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, where she served as the Articles Solicitation Editor for the *Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Law.* During law school, Blake joined Grossman Green as a law clerk, later becoming an Associate Attorney after...

Attorney Rusty O'Brien is the principal member of The O'Brien Law Group, a Full-Service immigration firm in Louisville, Kentucky. He has built a reputation around trust, clear communication, and reasonable fees. With more than 20 years of extensive immigration experience, he has helped hundreds of individuals and families throughout the greater Louisville and Lexington Kentucky area, as well as across the United States, with complex immigration Issues. Rusty speaks fluent Spanish, has been a guest on bilingual radio and television programs in the Louisville area, and often addresses community groups and Louisville area business leaders regarding immigration issues. Additionally, he appears...

Philip Grossman, a senior partner at Grossman Green PLLC in Louisville, brings over 35 years of legal experience to his practice. He is deeply committed to representing personal injury clients who have suffered serious and catastrophic harm. His work primarily focuses on cases involving brain injuries, paralysis, spinal injuries, fractures, and wrongful death, advocating for victims and their families. Recognition & Achievements Philip has earned numerous professional distinctions throughout his career. He has been recognized as a *Top Attorney in Kentucky* by *Kentucky Magazine* and as a *Top Lawyer* by *Louisville Magazine*. Since 2007, he has been...

Abby is dedicated to using her education and experience to advocate for those in need. She has extensive litigation experience handling cases involving car accidents, trucking collisions, nursing home abuse, and medical negligence. Abby represents individuals who have suffered severe injuries, including brain and spinal cord trauma. With unwavering commitment and determination, she meticulously investigates each case, uncovering the dangerous actions and oversights that led to her clients’ injuries. Her substantial trial experience and proven success allow her to secure the best possible outcomes for those she represents. Before focusing on injury victims, Abby worked as a business litigator...