Franklin County Lawyers

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...

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...

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,...

I am a native of Lexington, Kentucky and graduated from University of Kentucky with a Bachelors in Communications in 2010. I went on to graduate from St. Thomas School of Law in 2013, where I was a member of the International Moot Court. My focus is on serving those in need of green cards, non-immigrant visas, as well as, asylum cases. However, as a licensed attorney I am able to assist you in any legal matter you may have.

Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC co-founder, managing partner, and trial lawyer Brian M. Vines is committed to helping ordinary individuals fight for the justice and recovery they are owed when someone else's negligence results in serious, life-altering injuries. With more than a decade of legal experience under his belt, Brian handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including nursing home abuse, qui tam cases, and more. He particularly focuses on serious personal injuries and complex litigation. He has been honored with the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars Mid-South Award and is a member of numerous prestigious legal organizations. Need a...

Jeffrey attended the University of Kentucky in 1989 where he graduated with a B.B.A. in management. In 1992, he obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville School of Law. Throughout his legal career, Jeffrey has been recognized as one of Kentucky’s Most Prolific Trial Lawyers by the Kentucky Trial Court Review. Aside from representing clients, he is a member of several associations, including the Kentucky Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Justice Association, and the Kentucky Justice Association. Jeffrey is married with three children and is a member of the Southeast Christian...

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Michael D. Grabhorn is a recognized national authority in the area of life and disability insurance, involving both state law and ERISA. Mr. Grabhorn’s practice is limited to representing insureds, individually and on a class basis. Mr. Grabhorn litigates insurance cases locally and across the country. As a result, in addition to the courts in Kentucky, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as regularly appearing before the federal district and appellate courts. Based on his focus on life and disability insurance, Mr. Grabhorn is familiar with...

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...

Mr. Coleman is now the Managing Partner and majority owner of Hughes and Coleman Injury Lawyers, a firm he cofounded in 1985 with J. Marshall Hughes. The firm has grown during its 37 years, and currently has 30 attorneys and 10 offices in Kentucky and Tennessee, and an affiliated firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lee is proud that two of his sons, Benjamin and Andrew, are attorneys practicing with H&C. Lee earned his Law Degree from the University of Louisville, graduating in 1981, and earned his undergraduate Business Administration degree from the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1978. In 1985 Lee...

Come in for a free bankruptcy consultation with me and see if bankruptcy is right for your specific situation. We thrive on giving our clients the best possible financial relief through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, as well as help build their financial security in the future.

Mission-driven attorney who skillfully represents clients in bankruptcy & other civil litigation matters.

Our firm's primary focus is representing individuals who were injured in a car accident, trucking accident, or motorcycle accident. We have experience working for insurance companies and use that unique knowledge to help our clients receive the best settlement or outcome in court for their injury claim. In addition to auto accident claims, we also represent patients who received negligent medical treatment or who have been injured by a defective product. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Brian graduated from Saint Xavier High School in 1999. Brian went on to attend University of Kentucky where he graduated...

Rania Attum is an award winning immigration, personal injury and criminal defense attorney engaged in defending the rights of individuals in and around the Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana area.

With years of trial experience, Rania has built an impressive record, achieving not guilty verdicts, reduced sentences, favorable plea bargains, and closed investigations on behalf of clients. She has also built great relationships with prosecutors, judges, and police officers, along the way. Rania has a reputation for listening to her clients and their families, catering to their individual concerns, and protecting their interests.

Her experience, impressive record, and personal touch...

Ashley’s primary practice area is criminal defense. She has represented hundreds of clients in Jefferson District and Circuit Courts and her representation has included the following offenses: Traffic Tickets, DUIs, Bad Checks, Welfare Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Drugs (possession, manufacturing and trafficking), Assault, Domestic Violence, Firearms, Sexual Crimes (rape, sex abuse), Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Shoplifting, Fleeing and Evading, Criminal Non Support, Housing Code, Animal Control, Escape, and Parole Violation Hearings. Ashley will also perform Expungements.

I have been a Kentucky lawyer in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association for over 30 years. I am a solo practitioner who drafts all his pleadings and personally handles all his cases. When you hire me, you work with me, not a secretary, paralegal, or some other attorney you did not hire. I am a referral attorney for several different legal plans and have been so for over 12 years, which attests to my trustworthiness and dedication. I am easy to talk to and I give practical, meaningful advice. I do not tell...

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)....

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...

With over seventeen years of intensive courtroom experience, Attorney Dyer has the expertise necessary to confidently and effectively represent Northeast Ohio clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce, dissolution, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, adoptions, modifications and restraining orders. She served as a Guardian ad Litem for minors in hundreds of cases, advocating for their best interest in custody matters. Attorney Dyer is one of a handful of lawyers certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Law Specialist. Attorney Dyer strives to meet her clients’ goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner, providing personalized...

Mr. Simms graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in 1991 and received his J.D. from the University of Louisville in 1995. Prior to starting Atkinson, Simms & Kermode, he was engaged in practice with Hayden & Butler P.S.C. Mr. Simms is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and is admitted to practice in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. Mr. Simms is also a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. His areas of practice include consumer and business bankruptcy and reorganization, bankruptcy litigation and bankruptcy trustee representation. He has lectured numerous times...

With a passion for safeguarding intellectual property, I collaborate closely with individuals and businesses to craft robust strategies for protection and enforcement. My track record includes successfully securing monetary damages from unscrupulous entities and diligently prosecuting infringers at every recovery stage—from issuing initial demand letters to engaging in federal litigation. I have also personally drafted 300+ patent applications related to various technologies including computer hardware, software, various mechanical devices, and some chemical-related products. My technical acumen, grounded in a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, empowers me to navigate the complexities of various technologies often at the heart of cases. This...

I have worked with many business owners, entrepreneurs and corporate management for over 30-plus years, in the times when their businesses are facing difficult financial situations. Our Firm works closely with both corporate and individual clients to analyze their options to reorganize and restructure, whether outside of court or in a chapter 11 proceeding, or to maximize liquidations for the benefit of all the stakeholders. I also work with high-net-worth individuals who may need to explore chapter 11 options for themselves on a personal level; all types of creditors in chapter 11 cases; insiders...

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...

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...

Eric Eberwine is a personal injury attorney helping seriously injured people in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Indiana. He is a seasoned trial attorney with a unique perspective on the law. Before dedicating his career to helping injured individuals, Mr. Eberwine worked for 19 years defending insurance companies against personal injury claims. Before attending law school, he was a senior claim representative for an insurance company. His experience on the other side of the aisle gives him an insider's understanding of how insurance companies operate and what tactics they use to deny or minimize compensation to...

I am a solo practitioner in Louisville, Kentucky, and represent clients throughout the state. I completed my undergraduate studies in South Carolina before moving back to Kentucky, where I received my J.D. at the University of Louisville. I have extensive experience in criminal defense (from petty misdemeanors to class A felonies), which includes serving as lead or sole counsel in felony jury trials where my clients were acquitted on all charges. I also have experience in family law, personal injury law, estate law, and other general practice areas. I am a fourth generation attorney continuing the family...

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...

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...

Brent T. Ackerson & the Ackerson Law Offices believe that every client's case should be handled in the same manner that we would want our family's case cared for. We know that our clients are going through some of the toughest times of their lives. We are experienced, aggressive, and results driven.

Brent's law practice focuses on litigation of Kentucky injury and Kentucky death cases. These cases range from motor vehicle accidents (cars, trucks, motorcycles, watercrafts, etc.), to dangerous premises incidents (slip & falls, dog attacks, swimming pools, trampolines, etc.), to matters involving defective products (dangerous medicines, to recalled products, etc.),...

The Ron Aslam Law Office handles personal injury, criminal, traffic, family, appeals, and employment law issues. We are dedicated to defending the rights and protecting the interests of individuals in and around the Louisville, Kentucky area. We have a vast range of experience on both the prosecutorial and defense sides of the courtroom, and, over the course of our first decade of practice, we have proven time and again that he can win great results for his clients.

Ron is proud to have been born right here in Louisville, in the great state of Kentucky, and he has called Kentucky his...

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...

John Doyle has been an attorney in Kentucky for more than a decade. He has tried many jury trials in Jefferson County and in other parts of the state and handled numerous multi-million dollar injury claims. In fact, John is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial attorneys in the United States. Membership is limited to lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. John graduated from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of...

Attorney Ronald Wilt is the managing partner of Wilt Injury Lawyers. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Earlham College, Mr. Wilt went on to receive a Doctoral Fellowship from Vanderbilt University, where he planned to study Physiological Psychology. But once he realized that his passion for teaching complex scientific ideas and interest in the law could be combined by focusing on medical malpractice, he went on to instead earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. When he first started his practice, it began as a boutique criminal defense practice that transformed over the...

With more than 40 years of trial experience, D. Leon Ashford has earned a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer and dedicated personal injury attorney committed to fighting for the rights of ordinary injured individuals. Throughout the course of his legal career, he has fought for and won countless successful verdicts, including many multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. Leon is experienced in a wide range of practice areas, including product liability, commercial and business litigation, wrongful death, and more, and he has been highly-awarded for his outstanding legal practice. Call Hare Wynn today for a free consultation!

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...

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.

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...

Your family relies on a number of experts in daily life, from physicians to educators and more. When it comes to your legal concerns, you need an expert on your side as well. For over 40 years, Armand I. Judah has been engaged in the general practice of law, with broad experience in all facets of family law, criminal law, business law, probate, civil litigation, and personal injury. Armand delivers full-service legal expertise, providing every client with personalized attention and individualized solutions. Armand is well-versed in all aspects of family litigation, including divorce, custody, visitation, adoption, and child support. Armand is...

Growing up in Paducah, Kentucky, Tom knew from childhood that he wanted to be an attorney, a choice that was highly encouraged by his loving parents and six younger siblings. He took the first step toward achieving this goal by attending the University of Kentucky, where he graduated magna cum laude with degrees in history and political science. In 1996, Tom moved to Louisville to attend law school, and immediately fell in love with the city. After passing the bar in 2000, Tom chose to remain in Louisville and has never looked back. Tom has had a varied and comprehensive legal...