South Portsmouth Lawyers

Colby Cowherd is a partner with the firm, joining after having practiced in Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury for nearly a decade. He enjoys obtaining successful results for his injured clients, and he has done so hundreds of times, whether through settlement, mediation, or trial. Colby relishes appearing before juries on behalf of his clients. Colby was born and raised in Northern Kentucky and is proud to call it home, as his family has done for several generations. He attended Dixie Heights High School and lives in Villa Hills with his Daughter. Colby graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2004, and Salmon...

Jennifer practices exclusively in the areas of tax and business. She has assisted thousands of clients with offers in compromise and audits with the both the IRS and most of the fifty states, including Alaska and Hawaii. She is also outside counsel to numerous corporate clients. Jennifer’s extensive business practice includes new business formation, the purchase and sale of existing businesses, mergers and acquisitions, tax-free divisions and reorganizations, strategic and succession planning, contract negotiations, employment agreements, corporate compliance, private placement securities offerings, and trademark and copyright filings. Jennifer also assists clients in selling companies through...

W. Ron Adams (b. April 26, 1957), attorney, philanthropist, family man, was born a son of an underground coal miner in Uniontown, Kentucky. Adams suffered extreme poverty and abuse throughout his youth and at 19 years of age became a quadriplegic as a result of being crushed in an underground coal mining accident. Adams attributes his early motivation coming from a loving mother and his own inward drive. He attended college after the mining accident and received 4 degrees and became one of the first 3 in Northern Kentucky University’s history to receive a joint, JD/MBA in 1987. Adams...

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...

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.

James M. Morris became licensed in Kentucky in May, 1995. James holds licenses in DC, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, and is also admitted by the United States Supreme Court, the Third Circuit, Fourth Circuit, Sixth Circuit, Seventh Circuit, Eighth Circuit, Ninth Circuit, and Eleventh Circuit, and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals, as well as the Eastern District & Western District of Kentucky, Eastern & Western District of Michigan, Southern District of Ohio, Southern District of Indiana, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern, Middle, and Western District of Tennessee, Northern District of Alabama, Southern District...

John Wesley Oakley II, commonly known as Jay Oakley, is a criminal defense lawyer in Lexington, KY. Jay is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, summa cum laude, and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University.
As the head attorney of Oakley & Oakley, LLC, Jay offers personalized legal services to a wide range of clients. He focuses his practice in the areas of Personal Injury, and Criminal Defense and is licensed to practice in all courts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Federal Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and the United States Court of Appeals...

I have lived in Lexington, KY for the majority of my life. I worked at the Office of the Attorney General while attending lawsuit and immediately upon graduating, I worked in Criminal Appellate Division of the AG's Office.
In 1989, I setup a private practice in Lexington, Kentucky where I have been practicing in all facets of family Law, Wills, Trust and Estates, Criminal, Business, Contracts, Employment Law and some Personal Injury.
I practice out of the Lexington Downtown Office location.
I have always been a very dedicated...

Shortly after passing the Ohio State Bar exam, I was called to active duty in the United States Marine Corps in October of 2002. I attended Naval Justice School and was assigned as the chief prosecuting attorney of Marine Corps Air Station New River. I served two tours in Iraq. I was active duty USMC through 2007 and continue to be a USMC Reservist and am Deputy Staff Judge Advocate of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. When I was no longer active duty USMC, I accepted a position as an Assistant Prosecutor for Hamilton County, Ohio. And recently, I accepted a position as a criminal...

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.

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.

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...

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.

Mark Yonts is an experienced real estate attorney of over 26 years who regularly provides advice to local, state, and federal governmental agencies regarding the acquisition of property for roadway projects, easement acquisitions, airport expansions, and other construction matters. He also performs residential and commercial real estate title examinations and closings. He routinely works with banks and other lenders to make sure client transactions run as smoothly as possible. Mark also provides legal advice regarding complex real estate transactions, including contract negotiations, drafting of documents, lease agreements, title opinions, financing options, and troubleshooting. If litigation is necessary, he provides...

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 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...

If you or a loved one was charged with a crime or a DUI, have hope. Frank M. Mungo is an aggressive, dedicated, and experienced criminal defense and DUI attorney who cares. As a former felony prosecutor in Kentucky, Mr. Mungo knows how fight for you and those you love. Mr. Mungo possesses the unique combination of being both a scientist and seasoned trial lawyer. The truth leaves a trail, and Frank M. Mungo never quits his search to find it so to help those in need.

Ms. Bagliore is a graduate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law that was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 1980. Jayma is an Associate at the law offices of O'Connor, Acciani and Levy that practices in the area of bankruptcy law. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Ms. Bagliore is a valuable asset to our firm.

Jerry Pierson is from Peoria, Illinois, where he graduated from Bradley University in 1987. He received a master’s degree from the University of Toledo in 1990. Before law school, he taught college history, edited scholarly manuscripts, and worked in social service administration.

At the University of Kentucky College of Law, Jerry wrote onto the Kentucky Law Journal, then held the post of managing editor while redesigning the journal’s typography and workflow. He earned his J.D. in 2006 and was that year’s winner of the Oexmann Writing Award.

Before coming to Gary C. Johnson, PSC in 2011, Jerry engaged in insurance defense and...

Tony is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law and also holds a MBA from Northern Kentucky University and a BBA in finance from University of Kentucky. He is the founder and Managing Attorney at Mahan Law where he spends the majority of his practice representing small businesses and individuals in all aspects of business law and civil litigation. In 2013, he and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Mahan, opened Riverview Animal Hospital in Bellevue, KY. Since that time, he has led the firm’s DVO Division (Dentist, Veterinarians, and Optometrists) as general legal counsel.

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Virginia is a life-long resident of Northern Kentucky. She is the daughter of a Peruvian immigrant whose mother raised her by herself after her father passed away when she was five years old. She became a lawyer to help people. On the first day of law school, her professor asked, how many of you are here to simply make money in a corporate setting and how many of you are here to serve the public and help people. Out of the 120 students in that class, she was one of only five people who raised their...

Sebastian prides himself on being a problem solver for his clients. His practice is focused on providing clients with advice regarding complex litigation, personal injury litigation, domestic law, small business law, and criminal law. Additionally, he has unique experience dealing with constitutional issues such as election law compliance and Second Amendment litigation. Prior to joining Gatlin Voelker, Sebastian was employed as a litigation associate at one of the nation’s largest law firms. In his previous role, Sebastian was involved in several high-stakes civil actions dealing with wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, and trucking accidents. This experience provided Sebastian with invaluable...

Joseph M. Schulte is a graduate of Chase College of Law. He has been licensed to practice law in Kentucky since November of 1979. Joseph Schulte has practiced worker compensation law for thirty-five (35) years and has handled hundreds of worker compensation claims. As part of his worker compensation practice, Joseph Schulte often enlists the aid of medical consultants to assist in the formulation of appropriate impairment ratings for his injured clients. Mr. Schulte’s office staff are also extremely knowledgeable in the area of worker compensation law and are also available to assist with your claim.

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.

Experienced attorney who handles family law cases (divorce, custody, timesharing, visitation and child support), real estate disputes (contracts, property lines, partitions, easements, right of ways and roads), personal injury cases (car accidents, slip and fall and other negligence), estates (probate, wills and will contests), prepares deeds, wills, power of attorney documents and business formation documents, debt collection and defense cases and business and contract disputes in Mount Sterling/Montgomery County, Owingsville/Bath County, Morehead/Rowan County, Flemingsburg/Fleming County, Stanton/Powell County, Winchester/Clark County and other communities in Central and Eastern Kentucky.

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...

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.

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...