Dunbar Lawyers

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Steve Imhoff is a licensed attorney in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, as well as the Federal Courts. Steve has practiced law in Kentucky for over 35 years. His primary focus is personal injury, automobile accidents, slip and fall, back injuries and pain and suffering, with association with experienced attorneys in medical malpractice, brain injury, spine injury, products liability and other specialties. Steve is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association and the Transportation Lawyers Association. Steve was a member of the Louisville Bar ethics committee for twenty years. Steve has given back to the...

My name is Michael P. Sullivan and I am an attorney in Louisville, Kentucky. The vast majority of my practice since 1990 has been (and remains) devoted to Social Security Disability matters. Disability is what I do and my staff is well trained in only this field of law. This field of law requires that a practitioner have (or be willing to obtain) an in-depth knowledge of a host of medical issues, as well as being adept at administrative law. My engineering background has provided a technology knowledge base that I can utilize to better prepare, track, and present cases. The...

I graduated from the University of Louisville in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. I went on to attend the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2000. After graduating from law school, I began my legal career at the Jefferson County Public Defenders Office. There, I honed my skills defending the accused. I also gained an appreciation for the value in treating everyone with respect and compassion, regardless of their circumstances. In 2003 I began my own practice. I focus on helping those facing criminal charges, individuals injured in accidents and in immigration...

I have been practicing law for over 30 years. I view every case as having it's own uniqueness, consequently I give personal attention to every client ..

No charge for an initial consultation and that can be over the phone.

I am a general practice attorney but prefer auto injury accident cases, serious criminal cases, divorce cases, adoption cases and bankruptcy cases. I have practiced law in Kentucky state and federal courts for over 40 years. I started young. Still have plenty of energy left. I am a graduate of Morehead State University and the University of Kentucky College of Law. I am licensed in all courts of the state and the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. I have appeared in the District Federal Courts of the state in Ashland, Pikeville,...

I am a partner at Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Humphrey. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal issues.

For more than 40 years Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Humphrey has been one of the most respected law firms in the region. We enjoy a hard earned reputation as a law firm serving serious clients who expect serious results.

The attorneys of Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson and Humphrey practice at all levels of both state and federal courts in Kentucky, and with our collective experience and strong familiarity with Kentucky laws, we will represent your interests with professional excellence and sound...

Aldridge & Aldridge, PSC is a husband-wife law practice focusing on family issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, and parenting time. Other areas include litigation involving victims rights, general civil litigation, automobile accident, and criminal law. At Aldridge & Aldridge, PSC, we strive to provide quality, professional representation at a reasonable cost.

Jaye followed her life-long passion for justice and ethics, graduating from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2015. Upon graduation, Jaye worked as a staff attorney for the Louisville Metro Public Defender's Office, then spent seven years as a staff attorney at the Department of Public Advocacy. In July of 2023 Jaye went into private practice, founding her private criminal defense firm, Bryant-Hays Law, PLLC.

Sam Aguiar isn’t your typical lawyer. As the founder of Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, he built a firm known for unparalleled client service, industry-leading case results, and deep community ties. His commitment to fighting for the wrongfully injured, challenging the status quo, and giving back has made him one of the most respected Plaintiff’s attorneys in Kentucky and beyond. When people’s futures are on the line, no one works harder or innovates more than Sam. His tireless pursuit of justice has led to landmark results, including dozens of seven- and eight-figure recoveries. His leadership in the historic Breonna Taylor case resulted...

Areas of Practice
Insurance Defense
Criminal - White Collar Criminal Defense- Government Investigations, Criminal Infractions, Federal Search Warrants, RICO Violations
Bad Faith Insurance Defense
Criminal Defense: State & Federal
Motor Vehicle Accidents-Defense
Slip and Fall-Defense
Premises Liability-Defense
Wrongful Death-Defense


Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation


Bar Admissions
Kentucky
Virginia
Indiana
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana


Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
Juris Doctor - 2012


Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
B.A. - 2007
Major: Spanish


Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH, June 2005
Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice


Honors and Awards
Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2019
National Association of Distinguished Counsel


Professional Associations and Memberships
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar...

Peyton Holmes Porter Griffee is a partner and attorney at Sweat & Griffee Law Firm. Mr. Griffee was born and raised in Mount Washington, where he continues to live today with his wife Caitlin. Mr. Griffee attended Georgetown College and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of law graduating from both cum laude. During law school, Mr. Griffee was a member of the National Moot Court Team and an Ordered Liberty fellow. He also gained experience with a wide range of civil litigation as a clerk for the Zoppoth Law firm in Louisville, and later as a clerk for Attorney...

Areas of Concentration include Plaintiff personal injury work, Bankruptcy chapter 7 & chapter 13, Family Law and Estate Planning & Probate. Areas of Practice Personal Injury – Plaintiff Bankruptcy chapter 7 & chapter 13 Family Law Estate Planning Probate Mr. Cooley was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. He received his Undergraduate Degree, a BA in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in 1983. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Louisville in 1986. In 1994 the Cooley Law Office opened in Owensboro. Bar Admissions Kentucky, 1986 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit Education University of...

Walter C. Koczot, JD, CTFA - Walt has been in the financial services industry for over twenty-five years, with the past seventeen years focused in the areas of personal trust administration and estate planning. In his role as a Personal Trust Specialist he is responsible for the administration of trusts and for providing clients with estate planning assistance. Trust administration is the day to day operation of a trust keeping it in compliance with the terms of the trust document as well as legal, tax and regulatory requirements. As an estate planner he is a resource to...