Garrison Lawyers

Jonathan C. Rouse is a graduate of the Salmon P.Chase College of Law, has earned a Masters in Social Work at the University of Kentucky, and is a graduate of Centre College. Jonathan was a Certified Social Worker prior to working with Rouse and Rouse Attorneys as a paralegal. As a paralegal he developed his knowledge in traditional estate planning and real estate as he worked his way through law school by attending the night program at Chase. After graduating from Chase he has become well versed in Elder Law, VA Planning, and Special Needs Planning and has added...

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...

Charlotte A. Nickerson is a founding member of the law firm of Nickerson Watts, PLLC. Ms. Nickerson graduated from Indiana University in 2003 with a degree in Journalism. She obtained her Juris Doctor in 2007 from the University of Kentucky School of Law, where she was a member of Moot Court and the Trial Advocacy Board. Following her graduation from law school, Ms. Nickerson clerked for Judge O. Reed Rhorer of the Franklin Family Court for a year before entering private practice. Ms. Nickerson ultimately joined the firm of S. Marie Hellard, P.S.C. in 2010, where she worked as an...

I am Taylor Farley, an attorney at FH Law, and I proudly serve clients throughout Northern Kentucky. Since my admission to the Kentucky Bar, I have devoted my practice to assisting individuals and families through some of the most difficult times in their lives. My practice areas include family law, personal injury, divorce, child custody, probate, and estate planning. Having graduated from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, I blend legal knowledge with compassion and practical advice. Whether I am guiding someone through a custody dispute or assisting a family in planning for the future, I maintain a steady, empathetic...

Lisa Wenzel, criminal defense attorney in Ohio and Kentucky, understands your worries and frustrations. Due to her extensive training and experience in criminal law, she knows exactly what's needed to defend your case successfully, and she has the passion and caring to make sure your rights are fully protected.

Since opening his own law office in 1997, Frank Jenkins has dedicated his practice to helping disabled workers and individuals obtain the Social Security Disability benefits to which they are entitled. Frank's law firm in Lexington serves car accidents, personal injury, social security disability, worker's compensation, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and DUI/DWI offenses in Kentucky.

Nathan graduated from Centre College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. He graduated cum laude from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2022. At Chase, Nathan was both a mentee and a mentor in the Student Bar Association’s mentor-mentee program and served as a Chase Ambassador to prospective law students. He also served as the Lead Education Editor with the Northern Kentucky Law Review and as Marshall for the Hoffman Chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Nathan started working at The Lawrence Firm in 2021 as a law clerk, before...

Privett Law Office PLLC is a general civil law office practicing in areas of family, business, real estate, wills and estates, and general civil litigation. Brian Privett is an Assistant County Attorney in Harrison County, Kentucky, is attorney for the Cynthiana-Harrison County-Berry Joint Planning and Zoning Commission, and is Of Counsel at Swinford & Sims, P.S.C. in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

It is my mission to provide high quality legal service with integrity, professionalism and respect for my clients and the community. I am licensed in Kentucky & Ohio, as well as the Eastern District of Kentucky, the Western District of Kentucky, the Southern District of Ohio and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Doug Peterson, Attorney-at-law, has a solid background of 20 years' Corporate Finance experience which is being put to work today in his legal practice where his focus has shifted from Wall Street to helping ordinary individuals and Small Businesses on Main Street. Doug Peterson graduated Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor degree from Northern Kentucky University's Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where he earned Dean's List each year from 2017 to 2020, and was awarded the Santen & Hughes Outstanding Student in Tax Law Award in 2020. Doug also holds a Master's of Business Administration from Loyola...

A member of National College for DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Kentucky Bar Association Criminal Law Section (KBA), Kentucky Bar Association Worker's Compensation Section, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

With over 25+ years of experience in handling motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, family law and general practice.

James helps clients through every step of the legal process, from setting up claims to jury trials. The primary focus of James’s practice is helping people who have been injured due to the negligence of some other person or business. James has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients who have been injured due to no fault of their own. In his spare time, James enjoys many outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, and kayaking. James also stays connected to the Lexington community by volunteering with the Amachi mentorship program and serves at the Treasurer for the Rosemill Neighbor’s Association. James...

Brad earned his B.A. with honors from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) and his J.D. from the University of Houston. His law career started 30 years ago in his small hometown in Texas as a general practice which concentrated on real estate and probate matters. He was later elected to serve as County and District Attorney where he assumed responsibility for all misdemeanor and felony prosecutions. Subsequently he practiced law in Austin, Texas where he developed experience in the areas of personal injury and insurance law. He obtained sizable jury verdicts...

Noah Friend has spent most of his life in Pikeville, Kentucky, and graduated from Pikeville High School. He attended the University of Kentucky for his undergraduate education, where he majored in History. He then attended law school at the University of Kentucky, and graduated in the top 25 of his class. After completing law school, he spent over three years working for the United States Magistrate Judge in Ashland and Pikeville. Mr. Friend opened a solo practice in January, 2011, focusing on bankruptcy and consumer rights issues, as well as issues involving constitutional law. In 2012, he partnered with Christopher Hunt to form Friend...

Darryl Isaacs, aka “The Hammer” founded this law firm dedicated to putting the best interests of each and every client first. He is a seasoned personal injury attorney with decades of experience in winning the best possible resolution for people who have been injured by somebody else’s negligence or wrongful act. Darryl believes that when somebody suffers a grievous injury which impairs their ability to work and take care of family or other responsibilities, the entire community is also harmed, which can be compared to throwing a stone into a pool of water and watching the ripples expand outwards. He...

Specializing in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Decedent's Estate Settlement

When real challenges present themselves, you need to have experienced counsel to help guide your decisions and to help you protect yourself. Having that kind of guidance and representation can help give you peace of mind that whatever conflict or legal challenge you are faced with that you will be able to face it effectively. Experienced Personal Injury Representation One of the most challenging events that can occur in someone's life is to suffer a serious personal injury. When the accident or other event that caused your injury was caused by another, you need to have the experienced representation of an attorney...

My name is Kim Coleman and I have more than 20 years of experience as a bankruptcy lawyer. I was born and raised in the Cincinnati area and received my law degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in Northern Kentucky. During my career, I have practiced law in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia helping people and businesses reorganize or wipe out their debt. I have represented hundreds of clients, and handled hundreds of court appearances. I can assist you with, including Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, and Rebuilding your Credit. I also assist you...

I am the founding attorney of Mashni Law, PLLC. I focus my entire practice on defending those accused of violating state and federal criminal laws, students and faculty accused of violating university code of conduct rules, and licensed professionals accused of misconduct. I have successfully tried several cases to jury. My jury trial experience includes federal drug trafficking and firearms, state felony crimes, state misdemeanor crimes, DUIs, and personal injury. My mission is clear - to defend the innocent, seek mercy for those who have made mistakes, and protect my clients’ rights by ensuring they are treated in...

I’m Robert Poole and I’ve been practicing law for over 20 years. I attended Eastern Kentucky University where I had a double major in philosophy and political science. I was always interested in the role of the individual in society and the idea of justice. So, I was naturally attracted to law school. I attended Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. While in law school I worked as a law clerk for a law firm that concentrated on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. I graduated from law school in 1995 near...

Since being admitted to practice in the State of Ohio in 2001 and the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2002, Jason C. Kuhlman has represented businesses, executives, and business principals in a variety of business to business disputes and internal business disputes, ranging from business divorces, breach of contract claims, claims involving other business or financial wrongdoing, and many other types of claims. Jason's approach is simple: determine the client's goal, develop the strategy to reach it, and execute as efficiently as possible. Whether it is a dispute with another party, with a partner, with an insurance company, or a...

Todd A. Greenwell holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Kentucky and graduated cum laude from Chase College of Law. Todd handles each case with excellence, which has resulted in hundreds of satisfied clients. Todd is a proud member of the Kentucky Justice Association.

Elizabeth Pratt Bernardi holds a B.A. from Centre College and a J.D. from University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Elizabeth is a member of the American Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, the Kentucky Justice Association and the Louisville Bar Association.

Managing Partner at Smith O'Toole & Brooke, the "SOB Law Firm". We provide a full spectrum of legal services including Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Divorce & Custody, Probate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Employment, and Real Estate. Our team of lawyers is ready to fight for you. Let's face it, sometimes it takes and SOB to get the job done right. We provide effective, focused, solution driven representation for our clients.

I have represented a variety of employers in workers' compensation claims since 2009. I attended Hanover College where I received a B.A., magna cum laude, in Communication. I then attended Northern Kentucky University's Salmon P. Chase College of Law and earned my J.D., magna cum laude, in 2008. During law school, I served as an associate editor for the Northern Kentucky Law Review and as the Student Bar Association Vice President for two years. My clients range from small businesses to multinational, Fortune 100 companies, and I have extensive experience with counseling them through all aspects of workers' compensation...

At the office of Frank M. Mungo, Attorney at Law, I am dedicated to guiding you through the necessary steps when you face healthcare coverage denials. It doesn't matter what type of plan you have—whether it's through your employer (ERISA), the ACA Marketplace, a private insurer, or Medicare Advantage—I am here to assist in appealing healthcare denial decisions with meticulous attention to detail and compassion. Here's what I do: I clearly explain what your policy includes and what it excludes. I investigate the reasons behind your claim's denial and identify the applicable rules. I prepare a thorough, timely appeal that addresses...

Experience in Real Estate Title and Closings, and other related matters, we can help. I am a graduate of Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University and did undergraduate work at Thomas More College and Midway College.

I have been practicing law in Versailles since 1983. I have the experience to help you in your time of need.

McWilliams Law focuses on both trial level and appellate level practice. As a practicing attorney, Joshua A. K. McWilliams has experience arguing cases before appellate court judges and arguing cases before juries. Whether the case involves convincing a jury to return a verdict in your favor or an appellate court to order a new trial, McWilliams Law Office has experience. McWilliams Law handles all types of criminal cases. Joshua A. K. McWilliams has experience with cases ranging from simple traffic citations to capital murder cases. McWilliams Law also handles divorces, child custody cases, and...

Jess Tepe (“Jess”) is a licensed attorney in both Ohio and Kentucky. She is owner and managing attorney of Jessica Tepe & Assoc., LLC. The firms practice areas include Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Business Formations, and Commercial Real Estate Transactions,

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Jess graduated cum laude from Chase College of Law at NKU in May 2016. After obtaining her Ohio License to practice in May 2017, Jess spent nearly two years working with Thomas H. Bergman & Assoc., LLC (“THB”), a small general practice firm in Blue Ash, Ohio. Jess worked alongside the managing attorney, Thomas Bergman, and handled various...

Michael J. O'Hara was admitted to practice in 1975 and is currently a Partner with the Firm. Michael has represented both individuals and businesses in a wide range of matters relating to employee and employer rights and responsibilities under State and Federal laws including gender, race, religion, ethnicity, and disability discrimination cases. He also regularly represents survivors of abuse and police misconduct. Michael focuses his practice in the areas of employment discrimination, civil rights, and commercial law. Michael was born in Lexington, Kentucky and grew up in Northern Kentucky. He is married and has two daughters. Michael currently lives in...

We are a full service civil law firm with more trial experience than firms twice as large as ours. Licensed in kentucky and ohio, We provide personal attention to your case and each of our partners has more than 30 years of experience.

Shane Benson has a B.S. in psychology and B.A. in both philosophy and religion from the University of Georgia. He earned his J.D. from the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association. He is admitted to the United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky.

Ms. Vaughn was admitted to the State Bar of Kentucky in 2003 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the law offices of O'Connor, Acciani and Levy. Primarily focusing on Social Security Disability claims, Farrah has a proven track record of success and is a valuable asset of our firm.