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You have a choice when it comes to selecting the right attorney for your case. I am honored you are considering me to help you with your important matter. My main objective is to treat all actual, former, and prospective clients fair and with dignity. This respect extends to law enforcement and opposing parties. I strongly believe that zealous advocacy and ethics are not mutually exclusive. If you do become our client, I promise, I will be diligent, accessible, and responsive.

Will Montague represents businesses and individuals in a variety of industries regarding a wide range of intellectual property, business, and technology law matters. He is a former equity partner at two of the region’s largest law firms with twenty-five years of experience. At the end of 2010 Will opened his own solo law practice in a local tech hotspot. He now works in a vibrant entrepreneurial space surrounded by web designers, software engineers, video game creators, and other extraordinarily creative individuals. Will is rated AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Ratings (the highest possible rating for a lawyer regarding legal ability and ethical standards), is a fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, and is listed by Super Lawyers® in the area of intellectual property.

Tyler S. Mastin is a talented and passionate nursing home abuse attorney, serving clients across Kentucky from Garcia & Artigliere’s offices in Lexington. He focuses his practice on helping individuals and families who have suffered harm as a result of nursing home abuse, elder neglect, and other forms of wrongdoing that affect Kentucky’s senior population. Mastin earned his bachelor’s degree from Transylvania University in 2013 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2016. While in law school, he gained valuable experience interning for the Fayette County Attorney’s Office, working for Child Advocacy Today at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and completing a judicial externship for the Honorable James D. Ishmael at the Fayette Circuit Court, Division Three. Mastin is committed to excellence in every case he handles.

Todd W. Burris is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Office of Todd Burris, PSC, helping people in Lexington and communities throughout Fayette County who have suffered personal injury or wrongful death due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another.. A native of Lexington, Todd Withers Burris grew up on a farm in neighboring Jessamine County until his family moved to Lexington when he was eight. He attended Henry Clay High School and later went on to earn his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Kentucky. After graduating law school in the top third of his class, Todd went to work as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in Frankfort, where he gained invaluable experience as a trial attorney and negotiator. After three years in the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, Todd decide to enter private practice and devote his legal career to meeting the needs of people who have suffered serious personal injury or need other legal help.. Todd is married to the love of his life, Lindsey A. Burris, and the couple recently welcomed their daughter Elanor into the world. A former professional skier, certified U.S. Ski Coach and whitewater raft/backcountry trip guide, Todd continues to be an avid rock climber, skier and whitewater enthusiast. Todd is very active in his local church and seeks to honor God through the practice of law by building trusting, honest, and committed relationships with clients.

Todd represents municipalities and water, sewer, gas and electric utilities, applying the wealth of knowledge he acquired during his time as a Kentucky Public Service Commission attorney. He has litigated a wide variety of matters before the Kentucky Public Service Commission—from rate cases to certificates of public convenience and necessity—and is well equipped to handle the most complete administrative cases. Todd utilizes his knowledge of utilities in litigating various utility-related torts raised against municipalities. He also defends municipalities in other tort matters, such as police officer civil rights cases and whistleblower employment cases. He now uses his litigation and practice experience as a frequent instructor of courses on the Open Records and Open Meetings Acts at several local government law and utility training seminars.

Todd joined Landrum & Shouse in 2011 and represents clients on a variety of civil matters in federal and state courts throughout Kentucky.  In the community, Todd partnered with the United Way of the Bluegrass and the UK College of Law to train volunteers throughout Lexington for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.  He also works with LexArts to coordinate the firm's annual workplace giving campaign to support art programs throughout central Kentucky.

Todd is an experienced civil trial attorney focusing on serious personal injury cases involving trucking collisions, car wrecks, nursing home abuse and neglect, and fatal accidents and wrongful death. He has been lead counsel in numerous complex civil cases, trials, and appeals for his clients across the state of Kentucky, resulting in many settlements including settlements for six and seven figures, and in favorable jury verdicts and judgments for six and seven figures.. Todd was recognized by Super Lawyers as a top rated personal injury attorney in Kentucky for 2023. Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Kentucky as selected through a peer nomination process and based on the results of independent research. The lawyers selected are those who received the highest point totals during the annual nomination, research and peer review process. Super Lawyers also previously named Todd a Rising Star, when he was a younger attorney. These lists recognize attorneys in each state "who exhibit excellence in the practice of law." The Super Lawyers lists recognize no more than 5% of attorneys in the state. For Rising Stars for younger attorneys, it recognizes no more than 2.5% of younger attorneys in the state.. Todd was also selected in 2012 by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, as one of the top 40 trial lawyers under the age of 40 practicing in Kentucky. Membership in the Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to 40 attorneys in each state who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a lawyer under the age of 40 as of January 1. Attorneys selected for membership must also focus their practice in the areas of civil plaintiff or criminal defense law and they must be in good standing with the state bar association.. After becoming a lawyer and before joining Varellas & Varellas, Todd clerked on the Supreme Court of Kentucky, completing a clerkship for Justice Mary C. Noble. Todd previously also worked in the areas of civil litigation in Lexington and trial defense in Washington, D.C.. Todd attended law school after being awarded a full academic scholarship for law school, including the top fellowship awarded by the Graduate School, the Charles T. Wethington, Jr. Fellowship, and a multi-year scholarship awarded by the College of Law. While in law school, he took advantage of opportunities to develop his litigation and trial skills and his understanding of the litigation process.. A native of Kentucky, Todd is dedicated to serving our clients and representing people across Kentucky in claims for wrongful death or for serious injuries, and he seeks to find the best remedy to their legal issues.

Tim actively represents individual clients with business and estate planning, probate, and trust and estate administration.  He also represents companies in the areas of labor and employment law, construction law, and the formation and governance of businesses, including limited liability companies and corporations.  He handles numerous commercial transactions for both individuals and businesses concerning the purchase and sale of business assets and real property.  Tim has represented companies in many industries including construction, manufacturing, long-term health care, dairy, retail, professional services, and coal mining.. Tim was named the Best Lawyers in America 2014 Lexington Construction Litigation “Lawyer of the Year.” He is a Kentucky Super Lawyer and has been Martindale-Hubbell AV rated for more than 20 years. Tim serves as the president of the Fayette County Bar Foundation board of directors.

Suzanne’s practice focuses on wealth transfer planning, gift and estate tax planning, wills and trusts, asset protection planning, business succession planning, probate and estate administration, trust administration, and litigation involving trusts and estates as well as other complex civil litigation matters. Her focus is on assisting families and business owners with designing, drafting and implementing estate and wealth transfer plans that minimize taxes and preserve the family legacy. As the daughter of entrepreneurs Suzanne recognizes the need to protect and preserve the family business for future generations. Suzanne has been recognized in the Kentucky/Ohio SuperLawyers list from 2013 to 2017 as a Rising Star in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate. Only 2.5% of attorneys in the state are selected as Rising Stars each year. She is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell in Estate Planning and Litigation.. Suzanne began her career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a well-known product liability defense firm. She represented manufacturers of industrial equipment and motor vehicles. While honing her litigation skills during the day she returned to school at night to earn her Estate Planning Certification through Temple Law School’s LLM in Taxation program.. Suzanne’s knowledge and experience as an estate planner coupled with her skills as a litigator and trial attorney provide a unique set of skills to benefit her clients. Suzanne has represented numerous clients throughout the Commonwealth in jury trials, bench trials, and administrative hearings. While earning her law degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania she was a member Temple’s Nationally ranked and recognized Trial Team. As a member of the Trial Team she was a runner-up at the 2005 ATLA Regional Trial Competition and runner up at the 2003 Cathy Bennett National Criminal Trial Competition. She tried mock trials from New York City to Los Angeles. She furthered her studies abroad in Rome, Italy, were she studied International Civil and International Criminal Litigation. When Suzanne graduated she was the recipient of Temple’s Class of 2005’s Most Promising Litigator Award.

Randolph Tucker Richardson, III, is a founding member of the law firm of Baldani, Rowland and Richardson established in 1988. He practices in all areas of state and federal criminal defense, from capital murder defense to DUI defense. He also practices in personal injury and automobile accident cases.. In 1988 Tucker was admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association and United States District Court for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. He was also admitted to the United States Supreme Court in 1994.. Tucker received his B.S. in accounting from the University of Kentucky (1985) and his J.D. from the University of Louisville College of Law (1988). He has lectured extensively in many areas of criminal law, especially regarding DUI defense and drug detection dog cases. Tucker was recently voted by his peers as one of the top DUI lawyers in the State of Kentucky.. November 2012, Tucker won the AV Preeminent® Award from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating MH gives out. His peers rank him at the highest level of ethical standards and professional excellence. LexisNexis collects evaluations of lawyers by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the U.S. and Canada.. Tucker is the past president of the Kentucky Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL). He is also a member of the National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), as well as the American Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, and the Fayette County Bar Association.. Tucker is an executive board member of the Children’s Charity Fund of the Bluegrass, and is a youth volunteer coach in both basketball and football programs within the Lexington Community. He attends Crossroads Christian Church with his wife and two children, where he volunteers in the nursery program.

Over my 19 years of practicing law I have thoroughly enjoyed working with my clients to achieve the results that they are seeking in their legal matters.  Many times these results can be achieved through mediation, however, when they cannot, you need a lawyer who is experienced in litigation of all types to help you navigate the Court system.  Throughout the years, I have gained the respect of my peers and my clients for zealously advocating my client's positions fairly and honestly to achieve these results.  I would welcome the opportunity to assist you in your legal matters.

Nicole Iuliano practices with Cooley Iuliano Robey, PLLC, a Lexington based law firm, serving Central and Southeast Kentucky. Nicole provides a broad range of legal services including: divorce and child custody, criminal defense, civil rights violations, DUI defense, nursing home neglect, personal injury, wrongful death, animal law, landlord/tenant and employment disputes.. Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Nicole has a passion for serving local residents. Nicole serves as an advocate for the Court Appointed Special Advocates ("CASA"), volunteering her time to assess the needs of neglected and abused children who have been placed in the local court system. Prior to attending law school, Nicole served as a legal assistant and legal office administrator to the late Henry E. Davis for nearly a decade. During her tenure in that position Nicole worked closely with Mr. Davis in various areas of his general practice, including domestic relations, animal law, equine litigation and administrative hearings, real estate litigation, business litigation, business formation and probate/estates. In that capacity, Nicole gained a great deal of experience in the area of family law, and developed a passion for serving clients with an eye toward amicable resolution of their very personal divorce and custody matters.. Nicole earned her law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law and undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky University.. Nicole is married to Matt F. Iuliano, the Executive Vice President and Executive Director of The Jockey Club. She is also the proud mother of two adult sons.

My grandfather was a dentist and took great pride in his work, and his patients (including me) always trusted they were in good hands when they went to see him. He worked hard and approached his profession as a craft. Seeing how my grandfather worked has sparked the same attitude in me. I treat litigation as a craft and take pride in my work on behalf of each client.. Practice AreasCommercial LitigationReal Estate LitigationTrust and Estate LitigationConstruction Litigation. Representing businesses and individuals in commercial disputes. Represented energy, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and equine businesses and individual owners, directors, or officers in contract, fiduciary duty, employment, construction, and regulatory disputes or litigation, including recently obtaining dismissal of all derivative action claims asserted against a company’s member and manger in breach of fiduciary duty litigation.. Representing parties in estate litigation. Prosecuted and defended actions involving estate, trust, and guardianship litigation, including obtaining trust reformation on behalf of clients mistakenly excluded from a multi-million dollar trust.. Litigating real estate disputes. Represented business and individual landowners in variety of real estate disputes, including quite title actions, boundary disputes, and easement disputes.. Appellate cases: McNees v. RC Nassar, LLC, 2020 WL 1074795 (Ky. Ct. App. 2020) (breach of fiduciary duties); Scott v. First Southern National Bank, 936 F.3d 509 (6th Cir. 2019) (bank liability); Stephen D. Prater Builder, Inc. v. Larmar Lodging Corp., 441 S.W.3d 133, 134 (Ky. Ct. App. 2014) (arbitration appeal); Rozeboom v. Hugh Jass Burgers, LLC, 2013 WL 3332245 (Ky. Ct. App. June 28, 2013) (premises liability); Ahlan Wa Sahlan Hospitality Co. v. United Citizens Bank of S. Kentucky, Inc., 2013 WL 275636, (Ky. Ct. App. Jan. 25, 2013) (bank liability)

Ms. Thornsbury is native of Southern West Virginia and has resided in Lexington, Kentucky for eight years upon moving here to attend the University of Kentucky. She is an active member of programs focused on helping the youth of the country, including two previous summers spent working with AmeriCorps Energy Express for underprivileged children. Ms. Thornsbury previously acted as Co-President for the National Middle School Association, UK Chapter and as a Student Ambassador for the National Reading Association. Prior to graduation, Ms. Thornsbury spent two summers as a judicial clerk. Following law school graduation and the Kentucky Bar Exam, Ms. Thornsbury began working with Mehr, Fairbanks & Peterson Trial Lawyers, PLLC as a law clerk. In October 2014, she joined the firm as an associate upon passing the Kentucky Bar Exam.

Mr. Clendenen is a native of Ohio, who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati where he graduated cum laude. He received his J.D. from the University Of Dayton College Of Law serving in the Legal Clinic and Tax Clinic assisting area residents. He is a member of the American, Kentucky, and Fayette County Bar Associations, and is admitted to practice before the Eastern District of Kentucky for the US District Court and the Sixth Circuit of the US Court of Appeals. Mr. Clendenen concentrates his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, Elder Law, and Real Estate. His primary focus is assisting the firm’s clients faced with the prospect of long-term care with asset preservation strategies, Medicaid planning and applications, and Special Needs Trusts Mr. Clendenen is accredited by the Veterans Administration and qualified to represent veterans and their families in the filing, presentation and prosecution of claims before the VA. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mr. Clendenen is a frequent guest speaker at area functions on the topics of Estate Planning and Elder Law and can be heard regularly weekday mornings on the "Jack Pattie Show" WVLK- AM 590 discussing "Legal Issues in the News."

Matthew Goeing is a partner at Goeing Goeing & McQuinn PLLC who practices in tax liens, civil litigation, personal injury, and contracts. He is passionate about advocating for individuals who have been injured by another’s negligence. He began his legal career at the University of Kentucky College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor. Committed to his clients and upholding justice, Attorney Goeing strategically prepares each case as if it were going to trial. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Clark County Bar Association. To learn how he can help your case, call today for a free consultation.

Matthew C. Minner is a co-founder and managing partner of Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC, and a skilled personal injury attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience. Matt has been instrumental in a number of groundbreaking cases, earning record settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of his clients. Matt is committed to giving back to his community and uses this spirit of giving when relating to his clients. He regularly provides sound legal counsel and guidance, coupled with uncompromising legal representation that his clients can rely on. Call the firm for a free case evaluation today!

Martha Rosenberg has practiced Family Law since 1981 and is well respected in the legal community for her knowledge and ethics.  She is currently an elected officer for the Family Law Section of the Kentucky Bar Association, current director of the Mediation Center of Kentucky, member anf former head of the Kentucky Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, former head of the Fayette County Bar Association, Family Court section and participates in a number of local community non-profit groups. She has had a substantial impact on Kentucky law in the areas of child custody and timesharing as well as division of pension plans and financial valuation of corporate ownership.

M. Stanley Goeing is a skilled Lexington personal injury lawyer at Goeing Goeing & McQuinn PLLC who spends his career helping clients obtain the justice they deserve. He has extensive experience handling cases involving personal injury and auto accident claims. Dedicated to providing excellent legal services, Attorney Goeing continuously keeps current with Kentucky law. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the American Bar Association. He attended the University of Kentucky for his undergrad and the University of Kentucky College of Law for his Juris Doctor. Call today to schedule your free consultation.

Lockaby PLLC represents employees and employers throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky in nearly every aspect of workplace law. We guide employers through the mazes of state and federal statutory, administrative, and regulatory compliance and we provide day-to-day HR advice and counsel on a broad range of issues, including recruiting, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, background checks, and employment and severance agreements. And we represent employees, employers, and management in discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage-and-hour cases in state and federal courts and administrative agencies.. Lockaby PLLC also maintains a robust civil litigation practice. We represent individuals and businesses of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, in a wide range of matters, including business and commercial litigation, premises liablity, professional negligence, eminent domain, and, most significantly, class action litigation. In fact, Matt Lockaby is one of the few attorneys in Kentucky with experience prosecuting and defending class action claims.. Regardless of our client, our objective is the same: vigorous yet cost-effective representation tailored to meet each client's goals in the quickest, most efficient manner possible.. Give us a call today:. Let us show you the Lockaby PLLC difference.

Like his political and legal hero, Abraham Lincoln, Greg Funfsinn comes from humble beginnings.  Greg was born in the small farm town of Mendota, Illinois - home of the National Sweet Corn Festival - and raised on his family's farm in Bureau County, Illinois.  Greg's dad worked for 47 years at a Caterpillar factory outside of Mendota and even longer on the family farm, before finally retiring.  His mom was primarily a stay-at-home mom raising Greg and his two siblings, but also worked on-and-off as a receptionist, waitress, and at an insurance agency before eventually retiring.. Greg graduated near the top of his class from Mendota Township High School and then attended Loyola University Chicago.  He was the first in his family to go to college.  Greg paid his way through college with some help from his parents, a lot of help from student loans, and also by working a few summers in a factory and doing retail work during the school year.  Greg graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice.  Greg's interest in law enforcement and his love of investigating almost took him to the FBI or Secret Service, but instead took him to law school.  During the year between college and law school, Greg worked as a project assistant at Vedder Price, an international business-focused law firm in Chicago.. Greg then enrolled in law school at Chicago-Kent College of Law.  He graduated with his law degree 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 to the 4th District Criminal Trial Division.  During his time in the trial division, Greg handled more than 100 bench trials, several jury trials, and hundreds of court hearings.. While in Chicago, Greg met his beautiful wife, Aaron Ann Rose Cole, who was a fellow criminal prosecutor.  Aaron Ann was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and her extended family is from Fayette County and Mercer County.  Greg and Aaron Ann were married in Harrodsburg, Kentucky in 2012 and are the proud parents of two young sons.  Aaron Ann is still fighting crime as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Fayette County.. Since moving to Kentucky, Greg has worked at two of the largest and most well-respected law firms in Kentucky.  He has represented individuals and businesses involved in a wide variety of lawsuits.  Greg has participated in hundreds of depositions, numerous court hearings and oral arguments, and several jury trials.  With the founding of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC, Greg will use his vast experience and knowledge in handling injury claims and litigating injury lawsuits for individuals just like you.

Langdon’s experience in civil litigation has taken her to over 60 Kentucky counties where she has defended a litany of cases, ranging from motor vehicle accidents and premises liability matters to commercial trucking, products liability, employment, and blasting cases. She has attended trial, taken extensive discovery and evidentiary depositions, and handled numerous mediations. Her practice has taken her to the appellate level where she has filed successful briefs before both the Kentucky Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Kentucky. Most importantly, Langdon’s litigation experience has taken her to courtrooms across the Commonwealth where she has successfully handled dispositive issues, discovery matters, summary judgment, and evidentiary disputes before our Kentucky judges and attorneys.

Kris Mullins was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on December 1, 1975, and he was raised in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He moved to Lexington, Kentucky in 1994 to attend the University of Kentucky, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degree. He has lived and worked in Lexington ever since.. Kris has devoted his entire legal career to representing plaintiffs in medical negligence and other personal injury cases. He opened his own practice with two law school classmates in 2002, and in January 2004 he became a founding member in the firm Savage, Elliott, Houlihan, Moore, Mullins & Erdmann, LLP. He remained a partner with the Savage, Elliott, Houlihan firm until 2012. He operated his own practice briefly in 2012 and 2013 before joining Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in October 2013. His practice continues to focus primarily on medical negligence cases.. Mr. Mullins has received Martindale-Hubbell’s “AV” rating, which recognizes lawyers with high ethical standards and professional ability, and according to Martindale-Hubbell, serves as a testament to the fact that Kris’ peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence.. He is married to Melissa Pitt Mullins and has two children, Cooper and Presley.

Kate Green Fletcher (formerly Kate L. Green) grew up in Paducah, Kentucky before returning to Lexington after high school to continue her education. Kate graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Kentucky in May of 2007. Upon graduation, Kate followed in both of her parents’ footsteps and attended the University of Kentucky College of Law, where she received her Juris Doctorate in May of 2010. She was admitted to practice law in Kentucky that same year. From August of 2010, through June of 2011, Kate served as the staff attorney for the Honorable Judge Timothy N. Philpot in the First Division of the Fayette Circuit Court, where she gained valuable insights and experiences in all areas of domestic relations law.. Before becoming a founding member of Osborne Fletcher PLLC, Kate practiced for over five years at the law firm of Britton Osborne Johnson PLLC. Her entire practice has focused exclusively on the practice of domestic relations. Among other issues, Kate assists individuals across the Commonwealth with cases involving dissolution of marriage, legal separation, and child-related matters such as paternity, child support, and custody.. Kate is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Fayette County Bar Association, where she served on the Board of Directors through May 2017. She is an active member of the FCBA, where she currently serves as co-chair of the Family Law Section.

Kacey’s practice as an employment litigator focuses on the defense of public and private employers against a multitude of allegations–including retaliation, harassment and discrimination. She counsels employers in all aspects of the employment relationship—from hiring and firing practices, to drafting employee contracts and personnel policies, to regulatory compliance. Kacey is an effective teacher who regularly provides in-house discrimination and harassment training for public and private employers and their employees.. Her knowledge of issues that affect higher education institutions, such as faculty tenure, hiring and dismissal, student discipline, and Title IX compliance, stems from her extensive work as counsel to colleges and universities, including her tenure as general counsel for Eastern Kentucky University. Kacey is proficient on the Clery Act and regularly conducts Title IX/Campus SaVE Act training for public and private universities. She recently completed Advanced Title IX Investigations Training put on by ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators).. Kacey also has the ability to serve as a special investigator of employee misconduct when circumstances require the investigation be handled by an independent investigator.