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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.

Vicki Koutsogiannis is a regular fixture in midlands area courts. She has experience in negotiation and in the trial of criminal defense and civil matters, including cases such as drug distribution, domestic violence, and DUI. She offers in-person free consultations for those facing criminal charges.. Vicki is a member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). She has received training in field sobriety testing and drug DUI arrests in accordance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards. She recently attended the NCDD 2018 Winter Session in Atlanta, GA, on the topic of defending pharmaceutical based DUI charges.. Vicki has experince in court settings in Lexington, Richland, Aiken, Kershaw, Saluda, Edgeifled, Berkeley, Charleston, Horry, Spartanburg, Greenville, Pickens, Newberry, Laurens, Orangeburg, Union, York, Chester, and Fairfield counties.. If you or a loved one needs help, Vicki is a compassionate and experienced lawyer you can count on.. (Please note that any result that Vicki Koutsogiannis or the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, achieved on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.)

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.

T.C. Reynolds attended the University of South Carolina where he graduated with honors with a B.S. in Business Administration. He then went on to the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate. Throughout his studies, T.C. was active in Young Life and Midtown Fellowship. He is currently living in Cayce and is active in the Lexington and South Carolina Bar Associations. He currently serves as the Chair for the Probate Committee of the Lexington County Bar. His practice is focused on Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Estate Planning and Business Organization.

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.

Stephanie grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, with a double major in Finance and Business Management. She then earned her J.D. from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law and was admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2009. She now lives in the Lexington area with her husband, Craig.. Stephanie’s practice is focused on family law, including divorces, marital and non-marital property, legal and physical custody, maintenance (alimony), timesharing (visitation), child support, post-divorce matters, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Stephanie’s practice is also focused on litigation, estate planning (wills, living wills, powers of attorney, and trusts), probate administration, and trust administration.

Sandra Drewniak Nicks — Elite Litigation Attorney | Decorated Military Veteran | “The Law Cougar”. Sandra Drewniak Nicks is a powerhouse in the legal arena—an elite Litigation Attorney with a distinguished track record across state, military, and federal courts. With decades of experience and a reputation for winning complex, high-stakes criminal and civil cases—including murder, aggravated assault, white-collar crimes, and embezzlement—Sandra is one of the most sought-after legal minds in the field. Her courtroom style is defined by surgical precision, unshakable poise, and a relentless drive for justice, earning her the nickname “The Law Cougar” among colleagues and clients alike.. Sandra’s pursuit of justice began at just five years old, after a life-altering robbery at her family home ignited a lifelong commitment to the law. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Political Science from the University of Louisville, and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law, where she founded the ATLA chapter and dominated trial advocacy competitions.. A retired Lieutenant Colonel, Sandra served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and Reserves, where she became a formidable advocate for wounded warriors, specializing in disability and medical discharge cases. Her military career instilled in her a commanding presence, deep discipline, and a service-first ethos that continues to define her civilian legal practice.. Beyond the courtroom, Sandra is a fierce equestrian competitor, participating in western pleasure and ranch riding events. She is known not only for her litigation skill, but for her compassion, integrity, and unwavering loyalty to her clients and community. Sandra Drewniak Nicks isn’t just a defense attorney—she’s a force of nature in the pursuit of justice.

Review: "Joel is a complete pro in the area of estate planning. He covers every issue that needs to be addressed, He's quick, efficient and professional. I very highly recommend him to anyone looking for estate planning."

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.

Noah B. Goodman joined Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP as a Partner in 2020, he devotes his practice primarily to Probate & Family Law and Civil Litigation. Attorney Goodman earned two Bachelor of Science Degrees from Syracuse University (1998) and his Juris Doctor Degree from Suffolk University Law School (2001), graduating with Honors from both educational institutions.. Prior to joining the Firm, Noah successfully founded and managed the Law Offices of Noah B. Goodman from 2008 to 2019, located in Wellesley. Attorney Goodman has been appointed as ARC (Attorneys Representing Children) counsel. This pro bono program operates to provide children with a voice in contested domestic relations matters. Noah has received GAL (Guardian Ad Litem) training, and also donates his time to serve as Lawyer of the Day in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court, and volunteers as a Conciliator for the Middlesex Bar Association, in which capacity he has helped many Parties since 2015 resolve their high-conflict matters and avoid the expense and Family impact of Trial.. Noah is an avid biker and has completed many treks for worthy charitable causes such as the Cape Code Getaway and Memory Ride, raising money to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease as well as the Rodman Ride for Kids, 100-mile single-day route.

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)

My current practice is primarily criminal defense involving drug related cases and serious matters where firearms or serious physical force is used such as assaults and murders including capital cases, as well as other serious offenses.  I prefer complex litigation and focus on matters which may be resolved in trials by jury.

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."

Micah Leddy is the founding attorney at the Columbia law firm, Leddy Law Firm, LLC. Mr. Leddy earned his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Economics and then became a licensed Series-7 registered representative, working for Wall Street. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2006 from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and began clerking for an intellectual property, real estate, and civil litigation law firm in Chicago. Micah Leddy is a skilled negotiator and litigator with over a decade of experience advocating on behalf of personal injury victims in South Carolina. He has the knowledge and skill set necessary to help you get the justice you deserve after suffering from another party’s negligence. Call The Leddy Law Firm today for a free consultation! We will fight hard on your behalf so that you can focus on recovering from your injuries instead of worrying about legal proceedings. Our priority is making sure our clients are taken care of every step of the way during their time of need – we want nothing more than for them to feel at ease knowing they have someone fighting for them against negligent parties who caused their pain and suffering. Let us take care of everything while focusing solely on getting better again.. At Leddy Law Firm, LLC, Attorney Leddy believes it is his responsibility to provide every client with personalized attention and trusted legal counsel, whether they are facing criminal charges, or have been injured in an instance of personal injury. As a skilled negotiator and litigator, Attorney Leddy will not hesitate to take a case to trial, if doing so can provide his client with the most favorable results. When he is working with individuals who are facing criminal charges, he will provide them with aggressive representation, and will do everything in his power to defend their rights and protect their future. When he represents an individual who has been the victim of personal injury, he works tirelessly to help them obtain their rightful compensation. Attorney Leddy proudly offers potential clients a free case evaluation to help them understand their legal options before making a financial commitment. If you would like to find out more about the representation Attorney Leddy may be able to provide you with, do not hesitate to contact Leddy Law Firm, LLC.. Leddy Law Firm, LLC506 E Main St Lexington, SC 29072

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!