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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!

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.

Lee R. Taylor holds a B.A. in Psychology from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and his J.D. law degree from the Mercer University School of Law. While still in law school, he had already started his career in the legal profession as part of the university’s third-year practice program. Taylor has considerable experience on both sides of the courtroom: Before moving into a private practice that involves both civil litigation and criminal defense cases, he had served as an assistant district attorney for Dalton, GA; as city attorney for the city of Ellijay, GA, and as county attorney for Gilmer County, GA during the 1990s, a time of transition for the county from rural Appalachian community to suburb of the greater Atlanta metropolitan region.. He went on to serve as Special Assistant Attorney General for the state Department of Transportation and also for the state Department of Human Resources – dealing with rights-of-way cases, title transfers and condemnation litigation for the former, with cases for the Division of Family and Children Services for the latter.. Taylor is a certified mediator who has worked in general and domestic relations dispute resolution. In Ellijay, he was an active member of the United Methodist Church. In other parts of his life, he can boast extensive experience in the creation of stoneware pottery, stemming from his family’s pottery business. An active member of the Lexington Baptist Church, he resides with his wife, Rebecca, on a family farm in Rockbridge County, where Taylor says the current crop is horses. The Taylors have four children.

Leah Bachmeyer Kille is an associate attorney at Harris Federal Law Firm. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in Philosophy from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee in 2010. She graduated from the University Of Kentucky College Of Law in 2013 and is licensed to practice law in Kentucky.. While attending law school, Leah worked at Harris Federal during her summers as an intern, and continued to work for the firm part time during her third and final year of law school, focusing on cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board. Leah assists federal workers with appeals to the Merit Systems Protection Board for federal disability retirement or adverse employment actions, obtaining schedule awards through the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, and appeals to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding illegal discrimination. She also assists in Social Security Disability cases, Veteran’s Disability cases, and local Personal Injury cases.. Leah and her husband, John Kille, live in Lexington, Kentucky with their dog, Phoebe, and cat, Remy.

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.

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.

Josh has established a successful education law and employment law practice, both as general counsel and as a litigation defense attorney. As an education law attorney, he represents and advises school districts, colleges, and universities in litigation, governance, and employment matters, including discipline, employee policies, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title IX, Open Meetings and Open Records, contracts, and immunity challenges. Josh’s practice as an employment law attorney includes the representation of a number of employers in both the public and private sectors. Further, Josh has served as a special investigator of employee misconduct when circumstances require the investigation be handled by an outside party.

Joseph W. Watkins is a proven Lexington personal injury attorney licensed to practice in Virginia and Arizona. Since obtaining his J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law, he has spent over 30 years primarily focused on injury-related legal issues. The early days of his career saw him working for big name insurance companies. In 1992, he opened his own practice and began using his insider’s perspective to aid victims of injury. He has successfully litigated cases against State Farm, Allstate, and other large corporations, and has even had cases featured on Oprah and The Wall Street Journal. Contact Joseph W. Watkins, P.C. to arrange a free consultation.. Joseph W. Watkins, P.C. partners victims of injury with a renowned personal injury attorney in Lexington, VA. With cases featured on The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Oprah, founding attorney Joe Watkins’ work has received national acclaim. The firm was established in 1992, marking Mr. Watkins’s transition from defending insurance companies, to fighting them. His insight into the strategies used by insurance defense litigators allows him to help victims of injury fight for the maximum recovery they are owed.. The Joseph W. Watkins, P.C. team has gone up against big name companies like State Farm, Farmers Insurance, Allstate Insurance, and numerous others. They have successfully litigated cases that other attorneys considered unwinnable. If you are in need of an aggressive injury attorney, you can arrange a free consultation at the firm. If you can’t come to them due to your injuries, Mr. Watkins can come to you.

Jonathan is a lifelong resident of Lexington & Rockbridge County. After finishing his law degree at Washington & Lee University he worked as a Contract Negotiations Specialist and a Financial Planner for a Fortune 500 company before starting Tarris Law in 2016.. Since starting Tarris Law, Jonathan has defended hundreds of clients in courts across Virginia including as an associate Public Defender, formed dozens of successful businesses, and attained favorable judgements in over 80% of his civil matters.. In his spare time Jonathan enjoys spending time outdoors, working his family farm, coaching youth basketball and volunteering on a variety of community boards and commissions.. If you are looking for legal advice please do not hesitate to reach out. If Jonathan cannot assist with your matter he will refer you to someone who can.

Jonathan (“Jon”) Hollan is a highly accomplished, Lexington-based trial lawyer. He has spent his career representing those in Kentucky and beyond who were injured by the wrongful acts of others. He has exclusively handled personal injury cases from the outset of his career, with a primary focus on cases involving semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, trucking companies, commercial vehicles, severe automobile crashes, brain injuries, and bad-faith insurance practices.. Jon is a passionate litigator with a proven record at trial. His Kentucky career has spanned from courtrooms in Pikeville to Paducah. He has tried numerous injury cases to verdicts statewide, quickly becoming one of the most prolific plaintiffs’ lawyers throughout the Commonwealth. In 2019, Jon made history as one of the youngest attorneys in Kentucky to secure a seven-figure jury verdict, a testament to his dedication and skill.. Jon is a perpetual learner, constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and skills. He studies trials nationwide and is recognized within the NTL’s Top Ten Trucking Lawyers.. Each case presents a unique opportunity to Jon, who embraces the challenge of complex cases and utilizes technology and creativity to present each client’s story in the manner required for full justice.. Within the last several years, Jon has established himself as one of the country’s top legal authorities on cases involving CSP and DSP models, such as Amazon delivery vehicle crashes and accidents involving FedEx Ground contractors. Lawyers throughout the country have sought Jon’s experience and guidance on all matters of trucking, ranging from crashes involving defective brakes to driver fitness issues to spoliation of evidence from data recording devices. His dedication to identifying the root causes of tractor-trailer accidents has resulted in some of the largest known pre-trial trucking settlements obtained in the area over the last several years.

John Wesley Oakley II, commonly known as Jay Oakley, is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, summa cum laude, and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University.. Jay 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 for the Sixth Circuit.

Jim Gardner brings to Sturgill Turner more than two decades of utility law experience in both private practice and the public sector. Jim spent 8 years on the Kentucky Public Service Commission, serving as Chairman from 2015-2016 and Vice-Chairman from 2008-2015. During his time with the PSC, Jim chaired hearings and public meetings involving such matters as rate increases, fuel adjustment cases, environmental plans and certificates of public convenience and necessity. He has developed a keen interest in energy efficiency and clean energy sources, such as biomass, clean coal technologies, solar, landfill gas generation and low cost wind.. Jim also practices in the area of bankruptcy law, having represented a municipal utility in Chapter 9 bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, he has represented debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, and creditors’ committees in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 proceedings. Jim has twice served as a member of the Sixth Circuit Merit Selection Panel for the current Eastern District of Kentucky Bankruptcy Judges.

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 medical malpractice work. The Kentucky Supreme Court and Court of Appeals have used his arguments or language in a number of decisions.. Jerry lives in Lexington, Kentucky where he is raising three delightful children. Named a Top Writer in 2018 by the international website Quora, he contributes answers on the topics of American law, history, and books.

Jay Prather is a partner at Garmer & Prather. He is committed to the representation of clients who have been seriously injured, have been the victim of a workplace wrong, or whose rights have been adversely affected.. Jay has been recognized by his peers. He is rated AV-Preeminent® by the Martindale-Hubbell* peer review, the highest rating an attorney can receive, and has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Jay has been elected as a governor of the Kentucky Justice Association, and selected to the American Inns of Court. He was recently called on to testify before the Kentucky Senate's Judiciary Committee about the effect of proposed legislation that would have limited the Attorney General's ability to contract with lawyers on a contingency fee basis. He also serves the profession through leadership with the Young Lawyer's Division of the Kentucky Bar Association.. Jay earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University with a double major in economics and political science in 2003. He is a 2006 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law. At UK, he was named Outstanding Third-Year Staff Member of the Kentucky Law Journal and was a member of the Moot Court Board. He was also a member of the Environmental Law Society, Student Public Interest Law Foundation, and American Constitution Society.. Jay is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Kentucky. He has also been admitted to practice pro hac vice in Ohio, Tennessee, and Alabama. He is a member of the American, Kentucky, and Fayette County Bar Associations, the Federal Bar Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, the American Association for Justice, the American Inn of Court – Central Kentucky chapter, and the American Constitution Society. Jay is a Life Fellow of the Kentucky Bar Foundation.. Jay lives in Lexington, where he is a deacon at Crestwood Christian Church and is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and the Vanderbilt Alumni Association. He is a former editor-in-chief of Vanderbilt University's Orbis, a former chairman of Habitat for Humanity’s Vanderbilt University Campus Chapter, and an Eagle Scout. He has been with the firm since he began as a law clerk in 2004.

Jamie, a Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Star, is a litigator with a wide range of experience in defending personal injury claims, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability matters and allegations of medical negligence. This work has taken her across the Commonwealth, litigating in state and federal courts in central, northern, and eastern Kentucky. Jamie has successfully obtained summary judgment or dismissal in favor of her clients based on a variety of issues. She is also familiar with insurance coverage and extra-contractual liability issues. Her work in health care law focuses on long-term care litigation and medical malpractice defense, as well as drafting and reviewing HIPAA policies.

James Vaught Law Office, PLLC was founded by a compassionate and zealous injury attorney who is focused on advocating for individuals throughout the Lexington area. With numerous years of experience, the firm takes on a wide range of cases, including those involving car accidents, wrongful death, defective products, and other similar matters. You can turn to their firm for counsel on nearly any type of injury claim! They are committed to providing a superior level of representation and guidance to their clients, no matter how simple or complex their case may seem. If you need a personal injury lawyer you can trust on your side, turn to their firm today!

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 grew up in Madisonville, Kentucky, where he attended Madisonville North Hopkins High School. He has lived in Lexington since graduating high school in 2010. James practices law across the Commonwealth and has appeared in courts from Boyd County to Carlisle County.

It is my goal to always give my clients undivided, personalized attention and care to each concern. I aim to deeply understand the circumstances of your company's situation to work towards the most effective, practical resolution.. I'm passionately interested in employment law because it is so much broader than just contracts and production. It's a diverse subject of paperwork and personalities, and the many ways that those can go so very wrong or so very right. For that reason, I am passionate about impacting the employer-employee relationship-- a relationship that I believe to be among the most important relationships a person or entity can maintain.. Prior to becoming a licensed attorney, I completed labor and employment clerkships in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Lexington. While a student at the University of Kentucky College of Law, I was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board and served on the Executive Board of the LGBTQ Interests Group. I have successfully completed Trial Skills Training provided by the Kentucky Access to Justice Commission.

In my efforts to protect the rights of consumers, I have successfully represented disenfranchised consumers against corporate wrongdoers in elder/nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, wrongful death and product liability cases. I have served as counsel in numerous class actions against such Goliaths as Allstate Insurance Co., Tenet Healthcare, Medtronics, Beverly Enterprises, Countrywide Home Loans, Sony, Sun Healthcare Corp. and other corporations that put profits before people. Additionally, I have served as lead counsel in more than 2,500 elder and/or dependent adult abuse cases.

I'm inspired by helping our clients resolve financial challenges they encounter.  After analyzing the situation, we work together to consider the options and potential outcomes, then work on getting results.  The flexibility exists for clients to be as "hands-on" as they want to be, taking cost considerations into account.. In my spare time, I'm active in Lexington's evolving arts community and I run and cycle to stay fit.

I was born and raised here in Lexington, KY. After graduating from Bryan Station High School, I went on to attend Brigham Young University (BYU) and majored in Spanish. While at BYU, I suspended my studies for two years to serve a church mission in Argentina. Serving in Argentina blessed me with fluency in Spanish and a desire to serve other people. After graduating from BYU, I attended the University of Kentucky College of attending Law School, I worked at the UK Legal Clinic, served on the Honor Council and participated in other student driven clubs to help serve the community. I graduated from the UK College of Law in May 2007 and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in October being admitted to practice law, my main focus has been on criminal defense, including traffic matters, DUI's, misdemeanors and felonies. Though my office is located in Lexington, KY, I have traveled and practiced in all surrounding Central Kentucky counties and several others throughout the state. If you have a case, we will travel! I was also admitted to practice in the U.S. Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky in January 2012. Outside of my legal practice, I am have been married for 14 years and have 6 children. We live in Scott County and are active in school, sports and scouting. We love Kentucky and are happy to live and work here.

I want to represent honest, hard-working individuals and families who have been damaged by the negligent or intentional wrongdoing of others.  My experience has mainly been in personal injury and accident cases, employment law including discrimination, whistleblower and wages and overtime cases, insurance claims and cases and Kentucky workers compensation cases.  Although Kentucky does not recognize any areas of legal specialty, I know these areas the best, they often overlap and interrrelate in a particular case and it is an advantage to have a lawyer who can cover all these bases.  I invite you to contact to visit my website and contact my office.. I am also required by Kentucky law to tell you that THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.

I love my job because I get to help real people.. At my firm, Langdon & Emison, we are dedicated personal injury lawyers.  We represent real people who have been seriously injured and the families of wrongful death victims in a wide variety cases.. We take pride in helping our clients through the most stessful and painful time in their lives.  Our clients lives have been destroyed and turned upside down because of someone else's actions.  We help our clients put their lives back in order and ensure that those resonsible are held accountable.. I am a trial lawyer helping real people.  I, and other Langdon & Emison attorneys, actually try cases in courtrooms across the country.  I have represented real people against some of the largest corporations in the world, including General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Union Pacific, Bayer, and others.. Langdon & Emison attorneys battled General Motors through the federal courts and all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States... and won for our clients.  Baker v. GM, 522 U.S. 222 (1998) held that General Motors could not buy the slience of its former employee, Ron Elwell.  This 9-0 decision is now taught in law schools across the country.. During law school at the University of Missouri -- Columbia, I served as Associate Editor-in-Chief of the Missouri Law Review and received Order of Coif honors.  Following graduation, I served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr. of the Missouri Supreme Court.  Since joining Langdon & Emison in 2004, I have represented victims and the families of victims in Missouri and across the country.. Our clients and their cases have been featured in the national media, such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, major network newscasts, CNN, Fox News and more.  Our experience, focus, and resources allow our lawyers to maximize the recovery for our clients, with total verdicts and settlements exceeding half a billion dollars.. I, along with my colleagues at Langdon & Emison, assist those needing a:. We also have a proven track record for clients with cases involving Car Fires and Defective Fuel Systems, Defective Tires, Defective Child Seats, stability and rollover defects, Aftermarket and Modified Vehilces (including Recreational Vehicles, Ambulances, Limosuines, Handicapped Accessible Vehicles, and Mobile Equipment), Toner Shoes, Yaz Birth Control, SSRI Birth Defects, DePuy Artificial Hip Defects, and Zimmer Knee Defects.. You can learn more and get legal and safety updates at our blog via Injury Board.