Van Lear Lawyers

J. David Bender was licensed as an attorney in 1979. After many years of working as an associate attorney and partner in other law firms, Mr. Bender established his own firm in 2005 to better serve his clients’ interests. Mr. Bender is licensed to practice law in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. He is also admitted to the U. S. Supreme Court and the federal courts in all three states. His areas of practice include civil litigation, construction law, estate planning, and insurance defense, along with corporate, domestic, probate, and criminal law.

I have been in private law practice since 2001, having handled a wide array of civil and criminal matters. My practice is now focused on representing injured accident victims and injured workers to recover for their losses. I have extensive experience, both in settlement and in litigation.

As a college basketball player who started in two final four appearances, Sheila knows the importance of hard work, drive and heart. Sheila—aka “The Lady Litigator” for her tenacity in court—is dedicated to helping women and their families through the very difficult process of personal injury claims. She has served as the president of the Kentucky trial lawyers with the Kentucky Justice Association and has worked tirelessly to fight for injured people for more than 20 years. This includes several trials with extraordinary results for her clients, such as a 2013 auto accident case where she earned a $743,000 verdict....

Chad McCoy is a lawyer that works for you. His passion lies in making things right for his client, whatever the issue. Chad wants to make sure that you get the representation and compensation you deserve. Too many times insurance companies use their economic power to leverage victims into taking a settlement that is less than they deserve and less than the law provides. Your case is important to you and therefore it’s important to Chad. After graduating 4th in his class at the University of Kentucky Law School, Chad went on to work for the likes of Stites...

Dr. Jack Tolliver is a Louisville personal injury lawyer and doctor who exclusively represents victims of medical malpractice throughout Kentucky. He is Kentucky's only doctor/lawyer and one of the few in the nation. Because of his experience in medicine, Dr. Tolliver has the edge when it comes to medical malpractice. He personally reviews each client's medical records and can quickly see signs of bad medicine that other attorneys must rely on outside experts to identify. Before becoming a lawyer, Dr. Tolliver was the director of emergency medicine at a level-one trauma center. He was also trained as an...

Justice is an essential part of our society, and Gladstein Law Firm, PLLC exists to help clients pursue legal claims to ensure they receive the full benefit of the law. Life can be unpredictable and sudden, so even people who take all the necessary precautions in their daily activities sometimes face financially disastrous scenarios. That's why our firm is committed to helping clients seek rightful compensation for personal injury or death resulting from the negligence of another party.

A Louisville native, Bart is a seasoned litigator who transferred a successful commercial litigation practice at an AM Law 200 firm to become a founding Member of Duncan Galloway Egan Greenwald PLLC.

Bart’s experience focuses on counseling local, national and international corporations in actions involving breach of contract, fraud, negligence, the UCC, defamation and sales disputes (from both plaintiff and defense perspectives). His experience also includes complex arbitration and mediation matters, having served as counsel for Fortune 500 companies as well as local small and medium-size businesses.

Bart is the head of the DGEG litigation practice and served as Vice Chair of...

John Slack is one of Louisville’s rising personal injury lawyers at Becker Law and one of the hardest working attorneys in the personal injury field. He works tirelessly to investigate and develop complex medical malpractice cases to bring justice to those harmed by medical negligence. Aside from helping clients who have been injured by medical professionals, John also specializes in nursing home neglect and product liability claims. John is currently working closely with partners Greg Bubalo and Kate Dunnington handling a complex mass tort litigation involving hundreds of women who have suffered injuries from the birth control device Essure. A 2018 graduate...

You do not have to go to court alone. I am a fighter if you need one!

Thomas K. Stone, Esquire has been licensed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky since 1984. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville, School of Law. Mr. Stone and his legal group help protect your assets in the following areas: Estate Planning; Probate; Bonded Trustee, Power of Attorney, Curator and Representative Payee. Mr. Stone's primary concentration is personalizing the practice of law and building lifelong relationships with his clients. Ever vigilant of changing times, Stone Legal Group, PLLC remains current in all aspects of the law, including but not limited to, protecting your assets today...

As a former insurance defense attorney, I have unique insight into how insurance companies handle your case. I put that experience to use for my clients injured as a result of someone else's negligence.

The Schafer Law Office concentrates in helping the victims of auto, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian & bicycle accidents, as well as wrongful death & catastrophic injuries. We also handle child injuries, dog bites and premises liability cases.

I was raised on a thoroughbred farm in Paris, KY, and have long strived to meet the legal needs of Central Kentuckians like myself. My humble upbringing has instilled in me a tireless work ethic, honesty, and humility, all of which direct the work I do for my clients.

Since 1985, Richard A. Greenberg, Attorney at Law has practiced business law, estate planning, and environmental law. Using his years of experience, Mr. Greenberg provides excellent representation and knowledgeable advice to businesses in a variety of matters, including financial, employment, transactional, and environmental concerns. In addition, he helps individuals protect their families with an effective estate plan. Richard Greenberg, Attorney at Law serves Louisville and Kentucky.

With more than 22 years of experience in the practice of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy protection, divorce and family law, and estate planning, attorney Allan E. Dunaway is uniquely qualified to serve the legal needs of a broad range of clients in Kentucky and Indiana. Our firm's personable and compassionate representation helps individuals and families navigate the legal system with the least amount of stress. Whether our clients need a fresh, debt-free start through bankruptcy, are ending a marital partnership, dealing with the loss of a loved one and their estate, or preparing for their own future with...

I'm an attorney who focuses on automobile accidents and motorcycle wrecks. Some of these cases, tragically involve wrongful death claims as a result of the collision and injuries. I've practiced since 1993 and am licensed in both Kentucky and Indiana. I provide my cell phone because I want people to have direct access to me, rather than having to rely on a paralegal, case manager or secretary, especially when there are important questions you need answered. While some attorneys try to sell you through catchy slogans, silly commercials and stupid nicknames, my hope is you will choose me as your...

Joel Zimmerman has a true dedication to justice and a passion for serving the citizens of our community. As a relentless advocate, Joel focuses his practice on representing injured plaintiffs and remains a compassionate and easy to talk to counselor to his clients. Prior to joining Bubalo Law, Joel focused his practice on representing Social Security disability claimants, helping some of our most vulnerable citizens obtain their entitled benefits. He also has represented criminal defendants, and plaintiffs in obtaining favorable settlements in a wide variety of cases, ranging from personal injury, to mortgage litigation, to property disputes. Deciding to focus his...

A Louisville native, Abigail grew up in the Middletown area and attended Sacred Heart Academy where she earned her International Baccalaureate diploma. She graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She then returned to Louisville to obtain her Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. During law school, Abigail served as a law clerk drafting documents including wills, trusts, and petitions for divorce. Abigail also served as an extern at the Jefferson County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. It was during her externship that Abigail realized her...

Western Kentucky native in private practice since 1998. Specializing in personal injury plaintiff and defense, criminal defense, divorce/family law and corporate/business law.

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At Clauson Law Office, Elder Law Attorney Will Clauson
specializes in helping families navigate through the decisions
they face in later life. Through our Medicaid planning, we help
families protect what they have spent a lifetime to build from
the potentially devastating costs of nursing homes and
long-term care. Through estate planning, we create and help
administer wills and living trusts. We probate estates and help
our clients achieve asset protection.

Jessica Flinn is a native of Anna, Illinois, a small town in the Southern most tip of the state. She completed a bachelors degree in Zoology and a minor in Environmental Studies from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2004. Jessica then continued her education at Vermont Law School, and earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2007. Shortly thereafter, she joined the Chittenden County State's Attorney's Office in Burlington, Vermont working as a state prosecutor on misdemeanor and felony offenses.

In 2008, Jessica and her husband, Michael, relocated to Murray, Kentucky, when her husband accepted a faculty teaching and research position in...

Caroline Clay was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky. She holds a J.D. degree from the University of Brandeis School of Law. Caroline is licensed to practice in KY and IN.

Aaron Michael Murphy is a Louisville lawyer practicing in the area of personal injury claims and litigation. Car, truck and commercial vehicle accidents and premises liability cases. Aaron is an experienced trial lawyer who can help you pursue justice for your injury.

Tara is a native of Oxford, Ohio with strong ties to the community. She received her BA degree from Miami University in 1996. After a year of post-college work in Atlanta, Georgia, Tara returned to Cincinnati to work for the Mercy Health System in public relations. She went to law school at Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Northern Kentucky Law Review. She authored a law review article on the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was published in the Southern Illinois University Law Review. She then spent three years...

Jeff began his legal career as a public defender in 2002. In his first felony trial, he earned an acquittal for his client. In 2005, He began representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky as an Assistant Attorney General. For the next ten years, Jeff was a special prosecutor and he tried cases throughout Kentucky. During that time, he was also appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney to assist with federal cyber-crimes prosecutions. As an appellate attorney, Jeff has briefed cases for the Kentucky Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, argued before the Court of Appeals, and handled habeas...

David Scott holds a J.D. degree from the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law. He began his legal career as felony prosecutor focusing on jury trials for victim involved criminal cases. Since 2012, David has been representing clients in personal injury cases. David has numerous successful settlements and trial verdicts for his clients, and he was named “Plaintiff Attorney of the Year” for 2015 by The Kentucky Trial Court Review.