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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 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 know that bankruptcy is usually a last resort.  I understand that no one really wants to file.  My job is to make the process as smooth and pleasant as possible for my clients. From the initial consultation to the discharge, I strive to take the complicated issues my clients bring to the table, sort them into managable levels,  and move them forward with a fresh start.. On a personal note, I am married to Matthew Bunch and we have two very active teens. I enjoy reading, cooking and most outdoor activities such as hiking and whitewater rafting.

I have seen many debtor/creditor dispute situations over my 30-plus year career. It has been my passion to work with my client contacts,  and I have learned about many different industries as part of that process.  It is important to talk face to face with clients, to dig down to the fundamentals, and to work together to create a persuasive message to advocate for their interests.  There are often many other parties involved to work with, as well as being persuasive in court when required.  Over time, I have come to view this process as both an art and a science, and as a way to formulate the story that  presents the best chance to meet my clients’ goals.  “Everything we do falls on a spectrum of options, pros and cons, how it fits in to the big picture, negotiation, and risk analysis. I mostly see lots of gray and multiple choices of how to proceed, usually not a simple black and white answer. It is very important to me to make sure the clients get the benefit of what I see so they can make the best choices for themselves.”. I started at a larger firm where I was an associate and later partner, for 17 years.   I began as a young lawyer doing bank work, but my heart grew to be more passionate about working on  the debtor side of the table, trying to save businesses, or wind them down in the best way possible.    “The early years of my practice are invaluable to me, because I got to both write and argue so many motions in different courts across the Commonwealth, and learned to think about what the banks are looking for in a situation. I learned a lot of law in the process. As a debtor or committee lawyer, being able to understand and work with the other parties is an absolute necessity.”  I  believe in always trying to resolve issues consensually, while simultaneously preparing to go argue the matter in court if necessary. After 17 years, in 2003, I left to start my own firm, and it has been a true learning experience. As a small business owner myself, I have gained an unbelievable amount of insight that big-firm lawyers just don't have.. Outside of the office, I enjoy working in the yard, traveling, reading, and spending quality R&R time with my husband and grown children. I'm currently working on some writing in the hopes of soon going on the road to teach and help others with all that I have learned the hard way.  I'm  passionate about helping our retirees and our young families figure out how to strengthen their personal finances in our current tough economic times, as well as all the looming governmental debt burdens which I foresee as a ticking bomb.   Unfortunately,  I have seen first hand how ugly bad debt situations can be.

I have dedicated my career to helping the legal needs of the disadvantaged. I am academically and professionally involved in the Bar. I focus on New Deal legislation and subscribe to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's declaration that "Necessitous men are not free men." Many American employees are unable to provide for their families due to corporations terminating them without just cause. Similarly, many workers who are deprived of living wages are unable to be free. So, I represent hard working people that have fell victim to corporate greed.

I graduated Georgetown Universitry Law Center in May, 1989.  After completing a one-year clerkship with the Hon. James F. Queenan, Jr., United States Bankrutpcy Judge for the District of Massachusetts, I joined the Boston office of the international firm of Hale and Dorr n/k/a WilmerHale.  I spent six years with that firm, practicing bankruptcy law and litigation and received excellent training by some of the best attorneys I have ever met.  I have litigated at least 750 cases in 28 years of private practice and been involved in scores of appeals.  I am passionate about the practice of law, always striving to achieve excellent results for all my clients.  I have been married for 22 years and have two children, a son who is 17 and a daughter who is 15.  We have lived in Central Kentucky since October, 2005.

I didn't come up with a silver spoon and always considered it my duty to help others rather than just cash in.  I've been blessed that I found my calling so early and was given opportunities from mentors to start handling serious matters early in my career.  This has led to my experience in death penalty cases, serious sexual offenses, robbery, burglary, trafficking, assault, and financial crimes.  I teach defense methods annually to other attorneys including sessions on litigating mental health, constitutional death penalty claims, and jury selection.  Being an aggressive advocate is a joy to me and I appreciate the opportunity to stand between the government and my clients.. I have been married for eleven years and my wife is a photographer.  I have one daughter.  In the limited free time I enjoy I like working on cars, racing, and offroading.

I am attorney Alexander Ferrara. As managing partner of Bluegrass Law Group, PLLC, my goal is to safeguard the future of the people of the commonwealth. We are here to help protect you, your family, and your piece of the Bluegrass.

Focusing on criminal matters, Mr. Carman is admitted to practice law in all Courts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, and the United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. He is a member of the American, Kentucky, and Fayette County Bar Associations.. Before entering private practice, Mr. Carman served as a law clerk for the Honorable Jennifer B. Coffman, United States District Courts for the Eastern (Chief Judge) and Western Districts of Kentucky. Prior to the clerkship, he served as a judge advocate in the United States Marine Corps. As a Captain, he served as a criminal defense attorney, where he defended those charged with rape, possession and distribution of drugs, possession of child pornography, larceny, hazing, obstruction of justice, and many other crimes. Mr. Carman also worked as a prosecutor, as well as a legal assistance attorney, during which time he assisted hundreds of clients with their problems in areas of domestic relations, consumer fraud, collections, landlord-tenant matters, and estate planning.. During his tenure in the Marine Corps, Mr. Carman served as in-house counsel for an infantry battalion — 1st Battalion, 2d Marines — with whom he deployed to the Anbar and Ninevah Provinces, Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI . Carman graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2005, where he was a member of the Kentucky Law Journal, achieved the distinction of “Best Brief” in his writing club, served as President of the College of Law’s Chapter of Federalist Society, and worked at a Lexington law firm. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Davidson College in 2001 with a Major in Political Science, and served as Vice-President of the Kappa Alpha Order and Captain of the College’s Division I wrestling team. Over time, Mr. Carman has held jobs as diverse as sea kayak guide, ranch hand, and English teacher in Budapest, Hungary.. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Mr. Carman graduated from Henry Clay High School. He is a Deacon in Calvary Baptist Church and a member of the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Kentucky. He enjoys spending time with his wife and sons, fishing, making music, and following University of Kentucky athletics.

Family Law attorney serving Lexington, Kentucky and the surronding counties with integirty and determination. Experienced and caring, Alecia is able to give your case focused attention so that you can regain margin and peace in your life.

Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working exclusively in litigation defense of Kentucky Professionals of all types. Physicians, Practice Groups, Clinics, Hospitals, Dentists, Lawyers, Accountants, Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, and Real Estate Professionals. Skilled in defending claims of Negligence/Malpractice, Breach Of Contract, Torts of all types. Also skilled in Litigation Management, E-Discovery, Arbitration, Mediation and Trial and Appellate Practice.

Estate planning is one of the nicest things you can do for your family. It tells your family and the court system how you want your assets distributed upon your death. Be mindful that if you do not have an estate plan, even a simple will, your assets will be dispersed and the legal affairs of your estate will be resolved solely based upon Kentucky law. A well thought-out plan will not only attend to your legal needs, but will also address your personal concerns and goals.. Estate planning isn’t only for people with established families, a defined amount of wealth, or certain type of assets. Anyone with young children can have as much or more at stake if their estate plan does not provide for the care or protection of their children. For the single person or couple with complex tax planning needs, the urgency of formulating an effective estate plan may seem much more evident.. My practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, business succession planning and asset protection. In developing an estate plan, I listen to you. Your goals and objectives, whether it be equalizing assets among children, transferring a business, or minimizing taxes, are my primary concern. My intent is to gain a full understanding of your particular requirements and desires. Appreciating the family dynamic is imperative to successful planning.. When planning an estate, I include considerations of lifetime gifting (and the Federal gift tax), incapacity, special needs planning, and  protection of assets during my clients’ lifetime, as well as end of life decisions involving living wills and other advance directives, so that the value of their assets and the wealth they have accumulated in their estate will be available for their benefit and the benefit of their family and loved ones.. What I enjoy most about estate planning and my area of practice is the client interaction. I am dedicated to each client I represent. By providing a comprehensive approach to the client's planning situation, I strive to ensure a mutual understanding, to maintain direct contact, and to obtain the results desired by my client.. REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS. BEFORE MCBRAYER. I began my career with the IRS as an estate and gift tax attorney. This position allowed me the opportunity to work with many accomplished practicing attorneys and gave me invaluable insight to the IRS examination process. I know how to work with the IRS and answer questions before they arise.

Doug has more than 35 years of experience successfully representing the insureds of national insurance providers in uninsured, underinsured, PIP and extra-contractual claims. He has tried over 100 jury trials in auto accident cases in dozens of Kentucky counties, as well as in federal courts in the eastern and western districts of Kentucky. Doug also defends medical negligence claims and long-term care and nursing home facilities against claims of negligent care. He has been successful in obtaining summary disposition and resolution in multiple courts on claims against long-term care facilities, and has facilitated hundreds of successful mediations and jury trials for health care, and other institutional clients, throughout Kentucky.. Doug is the 2017 Best Lawyers in America® Lexington “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of Insurance Law. He has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in America in the areas of Insurance Law and Health Care Law, achieved an AV Preeminent® peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, and is also a Litigation Counsel of America Fellow.

Derrick Harris has been a licensed attorney for eight years, primarily specializing in criminal defense law. He is immensely passionate about protecting the rights of his clients and has assisted with over 2,000 felony cases in his career thus far. Derrick takes great pride in assisting his clients in their time of need, ensuring that the validity of the legal system is upheld in the process.. Derrick attended law school at the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia and has since represented clients with the Justice Law Office in Virginia as well as with the Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society. Derrick Harris is a community-oriented attorney whose values include compassion, authenticity, and loyalty; these are the values that his clients have come to count on.. He has never received a rating below five stars on Avvo. He is currently a Trial Attorney for Suhre & Associates, LLC, a Criminal Defense law firm based out of Lexington, KY. A Kentucky native himself, Attorney Derrick Harris has embraced his crucial role in ensuring that the firm’s clients receive the best legal representation available.. Mr. Harris currently specializes in criminal defense law as well as OVI/DUI defense. He also has previous experience working with clients facing the death penalty. Derrick’s passion for his clients can be encapsulated in his stating that, “If I can help just one person feel relief from the difficulty they are facing then all my work for the day was worth it.”

DEFENSE WORK ONLY -- DOES NOT TAKE PLAINTIFF CASES. Stephanie Wurdock knew, from the moment she observed her first medical malpractice trial as a judicial intern, that she wanted to pursue a career defending health care providers. She therefore returned to her second year at the University of Kentucky College of Law with plans to study health care law and develop her litigation skills. Upon graduating in 2011, Stephanie was thrilled to accept a position with Sturgill Turner in its health care practice group.. Stephanie’s practice at Sturgill Turner is focused on the defense of nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in the Central Kentucky region. She works diligently to defend her clients against claims of negligent care, wrongful death, and violations of resident’s rights. Her clients currently include a Fortune 500 health care corporation, a university hospital, and a national medical malpractice insurance provider. Stephanie’s energy, attitude, and attention to detail have already helped her bring several cases to desirable conclusions.. In addition to her work as a litigator, Stephanie strives to educate herself and others about legal issues that affect the medical and nursing home communities. She has presented a CLE regarding litigating in the Kentucky Board of Claims and has published in MD Update Magazine, Kentucky’s most widely-read physician publication.. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys playing an active role in DRI Inc., the Kentucky Bar Association, and the Fayette County Bar Association. She also spends time reading, exercising, and cheering on the UK Wildcats.

Chanhee is an associate in the Lexington office where he practices in the Regulated Business practice group. He focuses his corporate practice in the area of international trade and regulations and assists a variety of clients conduct business in a manner compliant with international, federal and state regulations.. Prior to joining Frost Brown Todd, Chanhee earned his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law with a Certificate in Transactional Law and Skills. While in law school, he worked on law and policy reform to address serious issues of public concern as a legal extern for a nonprofit and nonpartisan public interest law center. Before law school, Chanhee graduated from University of Michigan with a double major in Political Science and Communication Studies.

Bryan has more than 15 years of litigation experience in the areas of constitutional law and civil rights, education law, employment law, government and municipal defense, and insurance law. His unique understanding of the First Amendment and its application to cities, higher education institutions and K-12 schools is the hallmark of his practice. Bryan has litigated numerous cases involving the Establishment Clause and religious displays on government property. In his work with religious schools, Bryan applies a thorough understanding of the constitutional limitations placed upon government intrusion and works closely with schools to protect their religious liberty appropriately.

Bartley Hagerman focuses on insurance litigation, with an emphasis on disability insurance, personal injury, and homeowner’s claims. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hagerman served as Law Clerk for Fayette County Circuit Court Judge Thomas L. Clark. Mr. Hagerman graduated cum laude from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in May 2011, where he was a member of the Law Review and the Environmental Law and Land Use Society. During his third year, Mr. Hagerman volunteered as a student teacher in the Central High School Partnership, teaching a nationwide legal curriculum to Central High Law Magnet sophomores. Mr. Hagerman’s undergraduate studies were completed at Miami University of Ohio, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business.

Attorney John G. Landon earned his B.A. Cum Laude in 2005 from Lafayette College and obtained his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2008. He has more than a decade of experiencing handling various criminal cases in Kentucky’s criminal justice system, from district and circuit courts to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Supreme Court.John is on the Board of Directors of NAMI Lexington. He has authored the regulations for the Fayette County Mental Health Court.John understands what it takes to get his clients the best possible outcomes in their cases. He also knows that sometimes clients need treatment to overcome substance abuse and other issues and can help them obtain it to get their lives back on track.