Oak Grove Lawyers

Working multiple jobs throughout high school and college, Zack set out to obtain his Bachelor’s as quickly as possible, graduating from Western Kentucky University with a double major in History and Spanish in only two and a half years. Zack never stops moving, and he tries to do as much as he can as quickly as possible. He’s always seeking to expand his knowledge and gain perspective by setting and reaching new goals. While earning his law degree at Belmont University, Zack clerked at a law firm where he assisted on an unforgettable medical malpractice case. His client had a faulty...

J.A. Sowell joined ELPO as an associate attorney in August 2017. A lifelong native of Bowling Green, J.A. is a graduate of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and Western Kentucky University.

Becoming an attorney was never on J.A.'s radar and only became his focus about halfway through earning his bachelor's degree at WKU, Sowell says. "Since I was a child, I had always thought I would become a physician," Sowell says. "However, this changed when my undergraduate history professor encouraged me to consider the legal field. I took a job working for a local law firm and immediately...

BS in Geology from Indiana University, 1983. Worked as Geologist for Reynolds Resources, Inc., an independent oil and gas exploration and development company from 1984-1988. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Chase College of Law, 1991 Environmental Department of Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, Lexington, KY from 1991 to 1997. My current practice is concentrated in Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Environmental Law and Governmental/Municipal and Administrative Law. I work in almost all areas of Oil and Gas law, including governmental and regulatory, title examination, mergers and acquisitions and due diligence, and litigation. I've been on the board of...

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...

Jeffery "Jeff" Alford is an advocate for people in high conflict & high asset divorce and custody litigation across Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois. The Alford Law Office handles a wide variety of matters focusing on divorce, child custody, and criminal defense work.

Mariana was born and raised in Brazil until the age of fifteen when her family moved to the United States. During her childhood, Mariana learned her appreciation for hard work and commitment to the safety and well being of others from her father, an engineer, and her mother, a physician. These qualities drove her passion to become an attorney.

Following secondary school, Mariana attended the University of Louisville where she received a full athletic scholarship playing tennis. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a minor in chemistry. Mariana then proceeded to attend the Louis D. Brandeis School of...

Kurt Maier is an experienced and accomplished personal injury attorney who is licensed to practice law in Kentucky, Tennessee and in federal courts. For the past five years, he has been chosen for inclusion in Super Lawyers, a highly selective publication that recognizes the most respected attorneys within a state. Kurt was involved in ELPO’s large settlement with Merck over the drug Vioxx, which was pulled from the market in 2004.

Kurt’s work concentrates on representing people who have been seriously injured as a result of catastrophic truck and auto accidents, defective products, defective pharmaceutical products, defective medical devices, construction accidents,...

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...

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...

Kyle Roby is an experienced trial attorney representing those who have been injured. He concentrates on representing people who have been seriously injured as a result of catastrophic tractor trailer and auto accidents, defective products, defective pharmaceutical products, defective medical devices, and recalled drugs. He is part of the team at ELPO representing a number of individuals injured by tainted epidural steroid injections manufactured by New England Compounding Company.

Kyle is a member of the American, Kentucky and Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Associations, the American Association for Justice and the Kentucky Justice Association. He is licensed to practice in Kentucky and...

Joe Saladino is a native of Paducah, Kentucky. He attended St. John’s Elementary School and Lone Oak Elementary, Middle and High School. Following graduation from Lone Oak, Joe attended Western Kentucky University, earning a B.A. in Journalism in 2001. Joe completed his Juris Doctorate in 2004 at Northern Kentucky University. Joe’s practice focuses on injury cases involving automobile and trucking accidents, wrongful death, premises liability and workers’ compensation. Joe also handles injury cases resulting from four wheeler wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, and boating collisions. Joe and the other attorneys at Saladino & Schaaf only represent plaintiffs, devoting 100% of their practice...

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...

Kevin Shannon joined the Bryant Law Center in 1997. During his 25+ years with the firm he has resolved thousands of personal injury and vehicle accident claims. Kevin is admitted to the Kentucky Bar, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Kentucky Justice Association and the American Association for Justice, and has a Martindale BV Distinguished rating. Kevin is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a forum limited to trial...

Austin Kennady is a native of McCracken County. He grew up in the Heath community and is a 2007 honors graduate of Heath High School. Austin graduated from the University of Kentucky cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2011. While at UK, Austin participated in the Student Government Association, Sigma Chi Fraternity where he served as treasurer of their charity event, and worked as treasurer for a student investment group. He received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2014.

He joined the Bryant Law Center in 2014....

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...

When a person suffers an injury, it commonly causes problems extending far beyond the pain associated with the injury itself. It affects relationships, financial security, employment opportunity and mental health. So, when someone suffers an injury, they look to their attorney to be a problem solver. I genuinely enjoy having the opportunity to solve people's problems. I am challenged and honored to be entrusted with the task of helping people when they are facing trying circumstances and feel helpless.

My family instilled in me a strong work ethic and dedication to achievement. I competed in academic debate while attending Western Kentucky...

Jessica Surber is a partner at ELPO who works primarily on products liability and personal injury cases, with most of her practice focusing on defective medical products and pharmaceuticals.

In the medical device field, Jessica has handled many cases against the manufacturers of metal-on-metal hip replacements, which have become widely criticized for poor design. Other cases Jessica is handling include lawsuits against the makers of IVC (inferior vena cava) filters, which are used to prevent blood clots from traveling through the body and causing a pulmonary embolism. The IVC filters are sometimes left in the body for too long, and can...

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I've spent years developing my negotiating, litigating, and defense skills so I can fight for my clients' rights. With experience winning both in the court room and out, I can help you determine your legal needs and develop a winning strategy. I have handled thousands of criminal cases as a defense attorney with the State and in private practice. I know how to defend you no matter what your situation. As a department supervising attorney with a multi-state personal injury firm, I was responsible...

Compassionate with every client, yet aggressive in the courtroom, the Bowling Green attorneys at Smith & Wilcutt, LLC are more than just legal representatives. They seek to personally know and understand each of their clients, desiring to produce the best possible case results for them. Assisting those dealing with family law issues, probate, estate planning, criminal defense and other legal situations, there is nothing too complex for their team to handle effectively. For nearly 15 years, Smith & Wilcutt, LLC has proudly served the people of Bowling Green with exemplary legal counsel. With a history of successful case results,...

Corey has consistently been an avid reader throughout his life. He enjoys it and has always been interested in the English language as a whole. After high school, Corey decided to attend Middlebury College in Vermont. While there, he majored in English Literature, and upon graduation, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in exactly that. After college, Corey decided he wanted to continue his education in the field, and went on to attend the University of New Hampshire, where he received his Master’s degree in English Literature. Following that, Corey did four years of doctoral work at the University of...

Brad has been working to help injured workers obtain workers' compensation benefits for his entire career. A dedicated student of the law, he has helped hundreds of injured workers obtain the benefits they are entitled to by statute. If you have been hurt at work, give him a call today - Cell: (270) 535 - 1447.

Cyndi is one half of the husband and wife partnership that founded and runs Crocker Law Firm. She has spent most of her career (more than 20 years) representing injury victims.

Cyndi graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1992, where she was an editor of the Kentucky Law Journal. She received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in 1988. Cyndi was the President of the University of Kentucky Student Government in 1987 and served as the student member of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.

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What’s holding you back? For Reed Law Group’s clients in South Central Kentucky, it’s usually a broken marriage or an unmanageable co-parent, or sometimes a crash-related injury or a recent DUI arrest. But it’s never their lawyer. At Reed Law Group, we are sharply focused on Moving People Forward in times of family or personal crisis. We deliver caring and experienced counsel to clients in Bowling Green, Kentucky on a wide range of family law matters, and to carefully selected clients with claims for personal injuries and those seeking defense of DUI charges. We’ll remove the obstacle...

I represent people, not companies. If you have been hurt in a car accident, semi truck wreck, or motorcycle collision, we will get you the justice you deserve. I have represented clients in Henderson, Evansville, Union County, Webster County, Daviess County, Crittenden County, Vanderburgh County, Newburgh, Warrick County, Princeton, Gibson County, and throughout the rest of Kentucky and Indiana. Call the HurtCallCURT team at 270-844-8205, or visit our web site at www.hurtcallcurt.com for more information.

Over twenty years experience handling employment law and civil rights matters. My practice began representing large employers in defending such claims but, since 2007, I have represented both employees (or former employees) who have been victims of discrimination, sexual and racial harassment, unpaid overtime and wages, and other employment law matters and small employers wrongly accused of misconduct. I have successfully tried cases before juries and prevailed in the appellate courts. My main focus is always on doing my best to represent my client's interest, whether that is trial, settlement, appeal, etc.

Kevin M. Olsen is a partner at a regional law firm, Olsen & Oliver, PLLC, focused on assisting people in need of a lawyer for a variety of reasons. Whether the need arises from a criminal allegation, or an injury suffered due to the negligence of another, Kevin M. Olsen provides experienced, knowledgeable, legal assistance to help clients navigate the legal system.

For the past 25 years, my practice has focused on helping individuals, families, and small businesses to overcome financial setbacks and obtain a Fresh Start. Sometimes this means fighting foreclosures or defending against credit card suits. Very often, it involves filing bankruptcy to eliminate multiple debts or to consolidate several debts into one smaller monthly payment that my clients can actually afford. I treat my clients with dignity and respect and am proud to have served more than 10,000 people in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois.

Teris Swanson graduated magna cum laude from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2017. She was voted by her law school classmates as “Most Likely to be A Supreme Court Justice” and graduated in the top 5% of her class. Additionally, she was awarded with a certificate recognizing over 100 hours of pro bono work during her time in law school. She achieved a perfect score in criminal procedure and federal income tax and made the second highest score in several classes including contracts, constitutional law, conflicts of law, and administrative law. Prior to attending law school, Teris graduated summa...

I have been representing people accused of crimes and victims of the negligence of others on a full-time basis since 1994. Before opening a Paducah, Kentucky office, I worked in two large Kentucky law firms. Working for large law firms made me realize I’m not a company man. I’d rather help a person injured in a car wreck caused by another driver’s negligence than work for the negligent driver’s insurance company. And I’d rather work for someone wrongly accused of a crime than a government that appears to be headed towards making spitting on the sidewalk...

Over 25 years experience practicing law in Kentucky.

With nearly 30 years of legal experience, Pamela Bratcher is a highly qualified and skilled Bowling Green lawyer. She handles cases involving complex family law and personal injury. She is an honest and caring advocate who provides straight answers to her clients. Attorney Pamela Bratcher has taken on all types of cases in these practice areas over the years, resolving matters through negotiation, trial, and appeals. She is a compassionate counselor and tenacious fighter for her clients, providing the representation they need, exactly when they need it. She has decades of proven experience and is passionate about helping those in...

Makayla has been practicing law in Mayfield since graduating from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2012. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Murray State University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. She is a 2005 graduate of Graves County High School.

David was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1967 and admitted to the Kentucky and Federal bars in 1994. David is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. The U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit; the U.S. District Court in the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky.

Zanda Myers has over 17 years of experience as an attorney. She has successfully defended clients charged with Robbery, Strangulation, Assault, Drug Trafficking, Sex Offenses, DUI, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest and Terroristic Threatening. She is an alumni of the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute. She has specialized training in defending Capital Murder cases.