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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...

LaJuana Wilcher is a Partner at English Lucas Priest & Owsley LLP (ELPO). She began working with NACWA (then AMSA) in 1989, when she was nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as EPA's Assistant Administrator for Water. In that position, she was responsible for national water policy, and promulgated stormwater, biosolids, and TMDL regulations, among others. She also convened and worked closely with the FACA group that developed the 1994 CSO Policy.

LaJuana worked on environmental law issues in Washington, D.C., for almost 20 years. She was a Partner in the DC offices of...

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...

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...

As the founder and managing attorney, Taniesa brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to her clients. She has earned recognition as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a testament to her outstanding contributions in the legal field. With a dedication to excellence, Taniesa is not only a top family law attorney but also a compassionate advocate for her clients. She's known for her unwavering support, dedication to safeguarding her clients' interests, and providing legal solutions that stand the test of time. When you choose Velez Law, you're choosing Taniesa Velez and her team of professionals who are here to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Eric was born and raised in Ohio and resided there while attending undergraduate and law school. Following law school, Eric moved to Kentucky and began practicing in a small office. Eric soon moved to a larger city and began narrowing his practice to personal injury. He has successfully represented plaintiffs throughout Kentucky and Tennessee for the last 22 years. For Eric, the legal profession continually challenges him to perform at his best while granting him the ability to serve others. In 2017, he was selected by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as part of the 10 Best Attorneys for...

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.

Matthew White, founder and partner at Gray and White Law is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville on a full academic scholarship. During law school, Mr. White worked full-time for a nationally acclaimed law firm representing victims of truck accidents, nursing home abuse, and medical negligence. During that time, he gained valuable experience that he was able to offer his clients after graduation. After practicing law for two years, Mr. White formed his own law firm and expanded his practice areas to include class action and multi-district litigation (MDL)....

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...

As the managing partner of Becker Law Office, Gregory J. Bubalo approaches every case from three valuable perspectives. He brings the skill of an accomplished trial lawyer, the strategic insights of a former defense counsel and the empathy of a former accident victim. He understands the strategies that defense attorneys use and how to overcome them. He has a passion for helping accident victims rebuild their lives, knowing firsthand the disruption that a serious injury can cause a victim and his or her family. When Becker Law Office founder Gary Becker asked Bubalo to join the firm in 1999, Bubalo saw...

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 &...

Sam was born and raised in East Providence, Rhode Island. In 1995, he moved to western Kentucky, graduating high school from Murray High and college from Murray State. After completing his 1L year at Tulane Law School, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, prompting Sam to transfer to the University of Louisville. He graduated there with his JD in 2007. Sam is the first to admit that he wasn’t the best student in law school; his passion for the law didn’t arise until he began fighting for clients as a Plaintiff’s attorney. In his first two years working for a high...

Josh graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2008 with a B.A. in English and received his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2012. After beginning his legal career in Lexington, Kentucky, Josh moved his law practice to Shelbyville in 2016 and in 2017 partnered with Attorney Amy Oliver to form Berkley Oliver PLLC where his primary areas of practice are Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Probate. Josh is also a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and member of the Board for Leadership Shelby, Shelbyville, Kentucky's premiere leadership program. Josh and his wife, moved to Shelbyville...

Attorney Jon R. Fee is licensed to practice in Kentucky, Colorado, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the State of Maryland. With extensive trial experience (almost 60 jury trials), Jon is able to help with your family law, criminal defense, or personal injury issue

A majority of Jon's career has been spent as a prosecutor in the metro areas around Denver. In addition, Jon helped to start a successful Broomfield firm that focuses on both criminal defense and family law (formerly Datz & Fee, LLC – now the Datz Law Firm). In addition, Jon traveled with his...

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.

I am a personal injury trial lawyer with the experience, skills and demeanor to win your case. Born in the same Memphis, TN hospital where Elvis died, I am the oldest of three boys born to a Presbyterian minister and a high school English teacher. I have lived the majority of my life in Louisville, Kentucky, graduating from Male High School, the University of Kentucky, and the University Of Louisville School Of Law. My legal training began before I started law school when I clerked for two years for a mid-sized, general practice law firm in downtown Louisville. I...

Ronald Johnson, a highly experienced trial lawyer based in Kentucky, specializes in advocating for individuals and families impacted by various legal issues such as defective drugs, medical devices, chemicals, hazardous property conditions, semi-truck collisions, automobile wrecks, medical malpractice, and product liability claims. In 2021, Johnson secured the 4th largest personal injury verdict in Kentucky's history, obtaining a $74 million award from a Boone County jury, later settling for a confidential amount. His extensive career includes successfully trying complex cases in Kentucky, Illinois, and Ohio, notably achieving a federal court verdict exceeding $7 million in a medical device case. Johnson has...

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...

Natalie received her B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Kentucky. She then moved to Louisville to earn her law degree from the University of Louisville. In law school, Natalie excelled as a member of the Arbitration Moot Court team and the Journal of Law and Education. Upon graduation, Natalie began practicing in the area of personal injury and civil litigation. She also served as General Counsel for a Louisville real estate title company and is well-versed in land title issues and real estate law. Having known and worked together for years, Natalie and Doug teamed up to fight for...

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William F. McMurry & Associates was founded by Attorney William F. McMurry. He is the only Kentucky lawyer certified as a medical malpractice and legal malpractice trial specialist by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA). Attorney William F. McMurry is also certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). He is also Martindale & Hubbell AV preeminent peer review rated for ethical standards and legal ability. This level of specialization can increase jury awards as well as out-of-court settlements. William F. McMurry & Associates welcomes the opportunity to work for you....

Attorney Ben Crocker is a founding partner of Crocker Law Firm, along with his wife, Cyndi Crocker. Ben is a trial attorney with more than 25 years of litigation experience.

Ben earned his law degree at the University of Kentucky in 1992. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas, where he graduated with honors in 1987.

Ben Crocker grew up in Franklin, Kentucky. He was the 1984 valedictorian of Franklin-Simpson High School, and spent his summers working at the Franklin pool. Ben’s father, Ken Crocker, was a veterinarian in Simpson County. His mother, Helen...

Tim was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. A high school graduate of Trinity High School, Tim completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Miami University, Ohio. Tim returned to his hometown and attended law school at the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. After obtaining his Juris Doctor, he successfully passed the Kentucky Bar Exam and became licensed to practice law in Kentucky. Tim is now committed to growing his solo practice and giving back to the Louisville community.

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...

Joe has litigated cases in Ohio to successful conclusion over the past 26 years with amounts in controversy ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to several million dollars in dispute. He has been recognized by his peers as an Ohio Super Lawyer, a recognition given to only 5 percent of the state’s attorneys. Mr. Griffith has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a National Civil Trail Advocacy since 2004. During his career, Mr. Griffith has conducted well over 100 trials and has had many successful jury verdicts for his clients. Joe Griffith is a native of Portsmouth,...

Cassie Clagett is a family law and divorce attorney at Clagett Law, who has helped clients through difficult times in Elizabethtown and the surrounding area for over 7 years. Cassie began her career as a consumer protection lawyer for a mid-size law firm in Chicago, Illinois, wherein she helped clients handle their lemon law and warranty rights claims against all the major car manufacturers. In 2011, Cassie moved back to her hometown of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, where she represented both plaintiffs and defendants, focusing her practice on insurance defense, personal injury, product liability, and employment law. In 2015,...

At McCarty Legal, we will listen to what happened to you in a free initial consultation, and we know what questions to ask to assess your situation. In some cases, giving you legal and practical advice is all that is required to resolve the problem; in others, we communicate and negotiate with the employer to solve the issues between you. But if necessary, we will not hesitate to protect your rights in court, taking legal action against your employer. We have successfully represented employees against Fortune 500 companies, as well as state, city and county governments.

We understand the difficulties that...

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...

Harper Law Co PLLC is a boutique law office, dedicated to providing personal and intelligent legal counsel. At the Harper Law Co PLLC it is understood that every case matters and every client has a personal stake in the outcome. There are many choices available when choosing the proper legal counsel and I would encourage you to consider the Harper Law Co PLLC because of my dedication to each client. We all pass through different seasons in our life, some good, and some bad, however during those seasons where legal counsel is needed I make it my life’s work to...

Sarah Jarboe primarily practices environmental law and civil litigation. She grew up in rural Kentucky near Owensboro, and the outdoors formed the fabric of her childhood. Sarah’s enthusiasm for nature is reflected in her legal practice. For her undergraduate education, Sarah attended the University of Louisville where she double majored in psychology and philosophy and minored in history. The analytical reasoning that intertwined Sarah’s college courses led to her general interest in the legal field.

During Sarah’s challenging studies at Vanderbilt Law School, it became clear that finding an area of law that was meaningful to her was vital to academic,...

Dave has extensive courtroom experience as a military Judge Advocate, as a public defender, and as a private practice attorney. Born in Ohio, Dave grew up in the Appalachian region. After high school, he wanted to experience more of the world, and decided to enlist in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman. With a military career spanning two decades, Dave retired in February 2023 as a lieutenant colonel in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the Tennessee Army National Guard. During his military career, Dave worked on cutting edge military victims’ rights law at National Guard Bureau, leading the team of Army...

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...