Burkesville Lawyers

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...

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...

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...

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...

For most of his 27-year career, Bob Young has practiced extensively in the area of medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Because of his work in the field, he has at his disposal a growing database of top-notch national medical experts, often who are uniquely qualified to consult with the firm and sometimes provide expert testimony in a case. Bob also has handled other personal injury cases, including representing individuals who have been injured due to negligence or malpractice. Among the cases he’s handled was the firm’s complicated class-action lawsuits against pharmaceutical giant Merck for damages due to its...

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...

Rebecca Hurst is the Managing Partner at Hurst & Hurst, Attorneys at Law. She, along with her husband, attorney Daniel Hurst are founding partners of the firm. Rebecca’s practice focuses primarily on Family & Divorce Law, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury.

She is committed to providing her clients with the legal services they need and prioritizes continuing legal education to help her better serve her clients. That is why Rebecca was recognized by the Kentucky Bar Association in 2015 and given an award for her efforts.

Born and raised in Berea, Kentucky on her family’s farm, she grew up working on the farm...

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...

Kendra grew up in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Clinton County, Kentucky. Once she graduated high school, she decided to further her education at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, a few hours from home. During undergrad, Kendra majored in English and ended up graduating with a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Kentucky. After receiving her diploma, Kendra took her education a step further, attending the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, which is where she received her Juris Doctorate. At UK Law, Kendra was the Special Features Editor of Volume 110...

Samuel is an experienced trial attorney whose versatile legal background has uniquely tailored him into a solid family law attorney. Starting as an assistant prosecuting attorney, Samuel gained valuable courtroom experience before transitioning to private practice. There, he focused on assisting small businesses with transactional matters and litigation, while also offering services in estate planning, probate estate administration, and Medicaid planning. As Samuel’s family law practice grew, he later joined a nationwide family law firm, where he refined his skills in divorce and family law over the better part of a decade. Part of an in-house litigation team, Samuel not...

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...

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,...

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...

Mr. Peterson has been a trial attorney since graduating from the University Of Kentucky College of Law. He has obtained millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his clients. As lead counsel, Mr.Peterson has tried multiple criminal cases to a jury verdict and enjoys an undefeated record. Mr. Peterson has also served as lead counsel and tried multiple civil cases to jury verdict with successful results. Prior to starting the Peterson Law Office, Mr. Peterson was a partner/shareholder at a large insurance defense law firm in Lexington. His practice representing the insurance companies and their insureds in the highest level...

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...

Tyler D. George is a founding partner of the Cessna & George Law Firm, where he helps clients in London and Southeast Kentucky in a variety of legal areas. Mr. George focuses his practice on personal injury cases, which include car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence. Mr. George also represents clients in Social Security Disability cases. Above all else, Tyler is committed to providing quality and ethical representation to every client, every time.

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...

Caryn has extensive experience with Debtor and Creditor Legal Issues arising in Bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy situations (Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 cases), including representation of both debtors and creditors in complex cases. My mission is to provide top-quality legal advice and services to my clients within the scope of my law practice. Caryn is also proficient at drafting Last Wills & Trust, Probate cases, and other elder law issues.

Cara represents people who have been injured by automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical negligence, and other personal injury cases. Cara went to University of Louisville School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 1989. Cara is licensed to practice law in the states of Kentucky and Indiana. She began her career in Indiana practicing general law until shifting the focus of her practice to personal injury cases in 1998.

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...

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...

I represent people in criminal and DUI charges, serious personal injuries from truck and automobile accidents, and agreed divorces. I am licensed in Kentucky since 1980 and in Tennessee since 1987. My office is in Elkton, Kentucky. I travel over Southern Kentucky and Middle Tennessee to meet with my clients or appear for them in their local court. I do not assign cases to paralegals or have other people answer my telephone calls. I try to answer telephone calls as they come in, but if I am not available I try to return telephone calls or...

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...

Richard is a hometown lawyer, born and raised in Bowling Green. He attended Warren Central High School and continued his education at Western Kentucky University, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He then attended Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, graduating cum laude in 2010. At NKU, Richard was an Associate Editor for the Northern Kentucky Law Review and had his law review article chosen for publication in 2010. After law school, Richard returned home again to begin his career with a defense firm focusing primarily on civil litigation, including insurance defense, personal injury...

Amanda M. Spalding Law Firm, P.S.C. was founded in 2007 with the mission to serve the people of Bullitt County, Jefferson County, Hardin County, Nelson County, Spencer County, and Shelby County. The firm's goal is to find practical legal solutions for our clients. Amanda Spalding provides a comprehensive legal assessment through her free initial consultation. From there, the firm implements a legal and sensible action plan to initiate and finalize your legal solution. Amanda advocates zealously to protect your legal rights. Most cases can be settled outside of court, but in the event there is...

Born and raised in South Carolina, I graduated from Clemson University in 1968 and joined the U.S. Navy. After serving in the Navy in Florida, Rhode Island, California (received Masters of Management degree at United States Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California); South Carolina, shipboard on the USS BLAKELY (DE 1072) with port calls in Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Port Au Prince Haiti, Charleston South Carolina, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada; Stavanger Norway; Copenhagen Denmark; Kiel Germany; and Brest France. Subsequent Navy shore duty in Charleston South Carolina; Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas....

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...

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);...

Andrew’s childhood was shaped by the legal world. His mother (a former District Court Judge) and father (a personal injury lawyer) would often have discussions revolving around legal work and case facts. While he didn’t find these conversations appealing during adolescence, Andrew discovered that the legal industry became more and more captivating with age. Although increasingly intrigued by legalese, Andrew decided to embark on another path and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Accounting. However, at the end of his undergraduate experience, he realized he wouldn’t find fulfillment as an accountant and proceeded to attend Northern Kentucky University...

Award winning attorney Scott Wantland of WANTLAND LAW, PLLC understands the legal needs of the families in our own community. People are turning to us more and more these days for advice about bankruptcy, divorce, personal injury, traffic violations and estate planning. Scott Wantland takes care of things so you can stop worrying. He has helped families with the tough stuff like divorce, bankruptcy, child custody and serious injury claims from his office in Shepherdsville. To learn how Wantland Law can advise you about your legal rights and practical options for all kinds of problems, contact us...

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...

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...

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.

Cyndi is...

I am a former US Navy Fighter Pilot and I use the unique skills that I learned flying fighters off of aircraft carriers in the practice of law. Like preparing for a mission, the practice of law requires extensive preparation, knowledge and planning in order to succeed. It also takes tenacity in the face of adversity which I have found serves me well in those cases were my client is outgunned by the big corporations and their high priced attorneys. I fight for the little guy and I am proud to say that I fight for every client just like...

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.

William B. Norment III (brecknorment@gmail.com) is a zealous advocate for his clients and regularly appears on their behalf in circuit, family, and district courts across Kentucky. Mr. Norment is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. Mr. Norment earned his law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2013 where he graduated in the top third of his class. At UK, he also served as a staff member of the Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Law,...