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My passion has been assisting clients across the Commonwealth of Kentucky since 2011. I make myself personally available to each and every client regardless of their issue. I handle criminal and family law cases in nearly every county in Kentucky. In my free time, which I usually have little, I love scuba diving (I've been doing it for well over 25 years), the outdoors, playing with my son, and watching unhealthy amounts of television. My office is available to answer all of your legal questions. If your issue falls under an area of law that isn't my own, I have a wealth of contacts that I would be happy to suggest.

Ms. Vaughn was admitted to the State Bar of Kentucky in 2003 and focuses her practice in the area of Social Security Disability.

Ms. Barry has been helping Louisville residents with their legal concerns for over 27 years. She is patient, listens to you, and will explain your legal options with the professionalism that you'd expect. At the same time, Ms. Barry is down-to-earth. You will be assured that working together, as a team, you will be able to resolve your legal concerns.

Mrs. Noakes is a dynamic attorney with a diverse background, which allows her to relate with her clients. Anna's parents traveled to the US from Italy and had little to no formal education. Growing up, Anna had a dream of becoming an attorney to fight for people who could not fight large companies on their own! Helping defend the hard working people of our country against bigger bullies is a privilege and an honor! Anna excelled in academics with a Bachelors degree in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude from Florida Atlantic University. From there, she continued on to law school, graduating from Florida Coastal School of Law. Anna started out with JALA (Jacksonville Legal Aid) while in law school and was involved in both state and federal lawsuits. Established relationships with several trial attorneys across the country has allowed her to maximize her efforts in settling claims for her clients. Specializing in all aspects of personal injury, including medical malpractice, Mrs. Noakes is prepared and ready to help her clients with all of their needs. In addition, Anna represents clients that have been discriminated against for employment, disability, and all other forms of discrimination. Anna is a member of the KY Bar and has privileges to practice in all state courts in KY.

Mr. McMurry is a past President of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA)  The ABPLA is the only certifying organization in America accredited by the American Bar Associaion to certifiy specialists in Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice.  Mr. McMurry is a certified specialist in both Legal and Medical Malpractice by the ABPLA. Mr. McMurry also concentrates his practice in the area of serious automobile accident cases and personal injury cases.  Mr. McMurry has extensive experience in handling traumatic brain injury cases.  Call now for a free consultion at

Mr. Hooss is a personal injury attorney in Kentucky and Indiana.  He has represented injured parties since 2014.  Mr. Hooss has been awarded the Rising Star designation by Super Lawyers every year since 2017. He is a member of the  Kentucky Bar Association, Kentucky Justice Association, Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and National Association of Consumer Advocates. Mr. Hooss is licensed to practice law in Kentucky, Indiana, and North Carolina.

Mike is a native of Cleveland Ohio where he attended St. Ignatius High School. He went on to complete his undergraduate studies at nationally ranked College of the Holy Cross, which he graduated from in 1982. Mike then attended law school and received his JD from American University's Washington College of Law.. Mike concentrates his practice in the business law arena, devoting most of his time in the following two areas: (i) general business and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on the rights and duties of shareholders, directors, officers and employees of businesses; and (ii) preparing the necessary documentation concerning the formation and operation of businesses, including business formation agreements and all types of contractual agreements needed by businesses in the course of their operations. During the course of his career, Mike has successfully represented clients in many jury and bench trials, acting as the first chair attorney in most of these cases. All told, Mike has litigated hundreds of cases involving millions of dollars, including cases seeking preliminary or injunctive relief. Mike believes that he brings a unique perspective to the practice of law in the business arena because his substantial litigation experience helps him anticipate issues that may arise in the contractual documents which he often prepares for clients.. Mike is also active in the community. He served as President of the Board of Directors of Harbor House of Louisville, a nonprofit entity serving the needs of developmentally disabled individuals in the community, during the years 2011 and 2012 and currently remains a board member on HH's executive committee. He also coached football and lacrosse on a variety of levels over a 10 year period. Mike is a devotee of outdoor sports including skiing and mountain climbing/biking.Specialties: Representing clients of all sizes in business litigation and transactional matters, including intellectual property, securities, corporate governance, white collar criminal and employment cases. SEE FIRM WEBSITE FOR REPRESENTIVE LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPECIFIC CASES.  Mike and his firm are AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He has also been named in Louisville magazine's Top Lawyers list and is admitted to Kentucky SuperLawyers.

Michelle L. Eisenmenger opened her own practice after 15 years of practicing solely in family law at a boutique law firm, following her 2003 graduation from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville with a Juris Doctor degree. She is dually licensed in Kentucky and Indiana and has practiced family law in both jurisdictions for the entirety of her career.The youngest of five children, she became interested in family law after watching her siblings experience the difficulties of divorce.“I witnessed the emotional and financial devastation that can result from divorce as well as disputes over child custody, visitation and support. In each case, I wished that my brother or sister could achieve a peaceful and speedy resolution and thought this would best be accomplished by attorneys who consider not only the financial, but also the emotional results for their clients and their children.” Having since experienced those difficulties personally, she is especially empathetic for her clients and has become an even more zealous advocate for her clients’ rights and for peace for families.In 2017, she became a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a prestigious nationwide organization of only the best family law attorneys, in which applicants must pass rigorous testing and receive the approval of existing Fellows of the Academy in order to receive fellowship.She has lectured around the Commonwealth of Kentucky to fellow attorneys since 2006 and is the author of several articles and treatise chapters on family law issues.She is the mother of the two coolest kids in the world (in her opinion) and is active with the Brandeis Elementary PTA.

Michele (Shelly) Henry has been practicing law since 2002 after earning her J.D. from the University of Richmond in 2001.  Immediately after graduating, Shelly spent a year clerking for the Honorable Judge Robert Chambers in Huntington, West Virginia, then joined Frost Brown Todd in Louisville in the firm’s labor and employment group.  After five years of defending employers in employment-related disputes, Shelly left that firm to represent individuals in the same types of disputes.  In addition to representing individual plaintiffs, Shelly represents labor unions that seek fair and equitable working conditions for their members.. As a founding member of Craig Henry, Shelly fights for the rights of employees in wrongful discharge, harassment and discrimination cases.  She also represents employees seeking the protections of the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Kentucky Civil Rights Act.  Shelly is a zealous advocate for employees who have been denied overtime pay or minimum wage in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act in both individual cases and class action cases.. When not practicing law, Shelly is active in the community serving as Vice Chair of the Camp Quest Ohio Board of Directors and volunteering with a variety of community organizations.  She is a past Chair of the Solo/Small Firm Section of the Louisville Bar Association.

Matt McCubbins is an attorney in Louisville, Kentucky.  Matt maintains a general litigation and advisory practice.  He represents businesses, professional entities, individuals, physicians, and other licensed professionals in commercial, regulatory, and tort litigation.. Matt has been selected for inclusion in Kentucky Super Lawyers – Rising Stars 2013 and 2014 in the area of General Litigation.  In 2012, Matt was selected for inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers Association – Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyers in Kentucky.. Matt McCubbins has wide ranging experience in complex commercial litigation and business disputes; governmental and regulatory litigation including administrative law cases, governmental investigations, and professional licensure defense; health care law and physician peer review matters; catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases; and white collar criminal defense.  As an extension of his litigation and advisory practice, clients regularly call upon Matt to draft legal and business documents such as commercial contracts; internal policies and procedures; and advertising, labeling, and marketing materials.  Matt has also served as outside general counsel to a regional health care company with seven clinics throughout Kentucky.. Matt McCubbins received his J.D., cum laude, from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.  He holds a B.A. in Economics from Bellarmine University, where he was a member of the baseball team.  Matt is a proud alumnus of St. Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky.. After graduating from Case Western Reserve Law, Matt served a one year term as the Law Clerk to a Commonwealth of Kentucky Circuit Court Judge (trial court of general jurisdiction), where he gained valuable experience and was immersed in the inner workings of trial practice and the judicial system.. Before entering the legal profession, Matt held positions in branding, sales, and marketing in Chicago, Louisville, and New York.  He served as an Associate Director of Pharmaceutical Brand Development for a global brand identity firm.  Matt was an Assistant Product Manager at a pharmaceutical company.  And he was a Senior Analyst in Corporate Sales Operations for a large, publicly traded health insurance company.. Matt McCubbins is admitted to the practice of law in Kentucky and Indiana.  He is further admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Western District of Kentucky, the Eastern District of Kentucky, and the Southern District of Indiana.. Matt is the author of “Developments in Korean Corporate Governance: Progress toward 21st Century Standards in an Emerging Economic Powerhouse,” Int’l Trade & Bus. L. Rev., 2008.. In addition to practicing law, Matt is an avid swimmer, cyclist, and runner.  He is an Ironman Finisher.

Matt has been a member in Stoll Keenon Ogden's Louisville office for more than a decade, practicing in state and federal courts on matters pertaining to complex commercial and contractual disputes, bankruptcy, foreclosures, and debt collection issues.. Finding the right tactical approach to a challenge is just one way Matt works to achieve his clients' goals. He is dedicated to SKO’s commitment to outstanding service and aims to handle matters in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. This is supported by his role with SKO’s internal technology group to implement new tools and processes that help the firm deliver value to clients.. For his many legal achievements, Matt has been recognized as a Rising Star by Kentucky Super Lawyers®. In the local community, he has demonstrated leadership through his involvement with the Fund for the Arts and several other charitable endeavors.. Business Litigation: Matt works strategically toward obtaining the best outcomes for clients facing business, contract, and property disputes, with particular concentration on creditor-debtor relations.. Banking Litigation: Representing both lenders and borrowers, Matt provides counsel on commercial collection and foreclosure, as well as personal guaranty enforcement and defense.. Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring: Matt’s practice concentrates primarily on litigation and issue resolution regarding debt collection and insolvency actions.. Small Business Services: As an advocate for local businesses and entrepreneurial ventures, Matt offers a range of services specifically tailored to help businesses get established and plan financially for the future.

Marshall was born and raised in Louisville, grew up in the Highlands and graduated from Atherton High School. He earned a BS from University of Tennessee in 1975, and his law degree from University of Louisville in 1978.. Marshall has represented injured clients for over 36 years. He is the son of a lawyer who also graduated from University of Louisville School of Law and a mother born and raised in Hazard, Kentucky. As a teenager, he started working summers in his father’s concrete company which was founded in Louisville in 1917. Working summers in the concrete business until his graduation from law school taught him the value of hard work and understanding the financial hardships his co-workers faced when suffering from illness or injury.. Upon graduation from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 1978, he started his own law practice as a sole practitioner. He soon found himself mostly representing clients who had suffered injuries in automobile accidents. As time went on, his practice expanded to representing clients who had suffered serious injury or wrongful death of a family member in cases involving defective products, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, airplane accidents, electrocutions, construction accidents, and children injured in pedestrian crossing, bicycle, and dog bite accidents.. In 2001, Marshall was a founding member of this firm. Since that time, he has continued to fight for his clients to get them fully compensated for harms and losses caused by the negligence of others. He has recovered millions of dollars for the hundreds of clients he has successfully represented in the last 36 years. He has had recoveries exceeding $1,000,000 for clients injured in automobile, motorcycle, trucking, pedestrian, medical malpractice, electrocution, and airplane crash cases involving serious physical injury or wrongful death.. Marshall has been an AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for over 15 years. This is the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell and this rating applies to both legal ability and ethics.. Mr. Kaufman has been named a Kentucky Super Lawyer from 2011 to 2015. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has been a member of the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Trial Lawyers Association for the last 35 years.. Mr. Kaufman has been married for 32 years to his wife, Denise, and has three sons, Marshall, Jimmy and Matt. He is proud that Jimmy and Matt are also graduates of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and have chosen to work with the firm. The Kaufman’s recently welcomed two daughters-in-law to the family, Katrina Neubauer Kaufman, married to Jimmy, and Janna Miller Kaufman married to Matthew. When he is not helping injured clients he likes to spend time with his family and two dogs. He also enjoys watching and attending college football and basketball games, and fishing at the family cabin.

Marc has practiced personal injury law since graduating from Brandeis School of Law in 2008. In that time, Marc has worked on cases resulting in millions of dollars for his clients.. From initial consultation, to jury trial, to the Kentucky Supreme Court, Marc has handled all possible aspects of personal injury litigation. It is through this experience with one of the oldest and most respected firms in Louisville that Marc was able to hone his craft and acquire the skills and abilities to start his own firm with Kyle Kaiman.. Marc prides himself on his client focused approach to each case and his willingness to provide zealous advocacy to his clients against all defendants, both big and small.

Louisville personal injury lawyer Martin Kinney focuses his practice on car and truck accidents, medical malpractice cases, and injuries involving dangerous or defective products. Prior to joining Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd & Conway, PSC, Attorney Kinney was a partner at the Louisville firm of Boehl, Stopher and Graves, where he gained valuable experience in the areas of attorney malpractice litigation, railroad crossing accidents, FELA claims, and car and truck accident cases. He has been recognized as a top Louisville lawyer by Louisville Magazine and Martindale Hubbell. He is licensed in both Kentucky and Indiana and has obtained a multi-million dollar verdict in a medical negligence case in Bowling Green, Kentucky. His local involvement includes serving as the Board Chair for the downtown Louisville YMCA and also as a member of the Board of the YMCA Association for Greater Louisville.

Louisville personal injury attorney Scott Justice has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injured people throughout the Commonwealth. Committed to helping people obtain the compensation they need to recover from an accident, he tirelessly advocates for maximum results, whether inside or outside of court. Mr. Justice is a Kentucky native with a law degree from Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Since beginning his practice, he has prosecuted hundreds of cases in circuit, district, and administrative courts. Mr. Justice is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association, the Kentucky Workers’ Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and the KBA Workers’ Compensation Section.

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Louisville family law attorney Todd K. Bolus works tirelessly to ensure that his clients’ best interests are represented no matter how simple or complicated their case may be. He understands the challenges that they are facing and is committed to providing as much comfort and reassurance as he can to clients who are going through a challenging time. He attended the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky for both his undergraduate degree and his Juris Doctorate. Attorney Bolus is a highly respected member of his community and takes great pride in helping people find calm and order in a chaotic time in their lives. To speak with Attorney Bolus, call the Law Office Of Todd K. Bolus, PLLC today!. At the Law Office Of Todd K. Bolus, PLLC, clients will find a Louisville family lawyer who is dedicated to providing clients with the comfort, compassion, and highly skilled counsel they need to move forward in their lives from a challenging and difficult situation. His goal is always to work with clients and help them through a painful moment in their lives. Todd is prepared to help with a variety of challenges including legal separation, divorce, contested or uncontested divorce, property division, child custody, alimony and spousal maintenance, same sex divorce, post decree modifications, high asset divorce, and much more. Whether you find yourself in need of an aggressive advocate to defend your best interests or experienced counsel to reassure you throughout the process, you will find everything you need. Call now to schedule your initial consultation.

Louisville Criminal Defense Attorney Brendan McLeod is available to represent you.  A straight shooting criminal attorney who has the background and experience to get what you want or get it at trial.  And Win.   He is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, trained and entered into a USAF Combat Weather Unit, supporting the Army 20th Special Forces.   Being an attorney who is a  fighter and defender is apparent if you watch his trials on YouTube.  Channel: KY Real Criminal Trials.   The trials, only 8 of his 24 circuit acquittals, demonstrate his knowledge and experience at trial, and his mastery of the rules of evidence.  Mr. McLeod seems to know where the prosecution is going in their line of questioning and objects before they can ask the prejudicial.  In other words, he keeps the government from "ringing the bell."  At the top of his game, Mr. McLeod is successful at all critical and non-critical due process areas of your case.  Procedurally whether you are pre-arrest/search warrant, bond reduction, arraignment, probable cause hearings, grand jury, numerous pretrials for suppression or other issues and jury trial.   He is the best for his clients.  Driving Under the Influence or Murder, he has tried them all, and wins.  The Best Attorney for his clients and the "Louisville Criminal Attorney"  Mr. McLeod will get the outcome you deserve.  Free consultation and open 24 hours a day, please call.. ?v=t0yxM7xUOZ4&index=13&list=PLqNIFDfepf5kVgIoKX8eOpbWJS17onDaX&t=25s

Louisville bankruptcy attorney Leeann Thornhill has focused her law practice on bankruptcy and debtor’s rights since early 2007. She has built her career around helping people under financial strain find a positive approach to regaining control of their financial situation. Leeann enjoys the opportunity to build relationships and advocate for bankruptcy clients and debtors’ rights in the Western District of Kentucky, the Eastern District of Kentucky, and the Southern District of Indiana.. In addition to her work as a bankruptcy attorney, Leeann is on the Board of the Green Convene, a local non-profit dedicated to addressing environmental concerns and public policy in order to create more sustainable Louisville. Leeann is also proud to be an active member of GLOW (Greater Louisville Outstanding Women), a network of connected and creative women doing business in Louisville, currently conducting literacy projects and funding scholarships for single mothers, among other things.

Louisville attorney Liz J. Shepherd focuses her practice on medical negligence cases, product liability claims, and car and truck accidents. Ms. Shepherd has been with Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd & Conway, PSC since 1993 and is now a partner who is dedicated to carrying on their firm’s values and high-standards of legal care. She has served on the Board of Governors of the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, as well as a Fourth District Vice President. Attorney Shepherd is sought out for her knowledge and insights and has lectured on topics involving medical negligence, auto insurance law, and personal injury law.

Lindsey Goetz is a native of Belleville, Illinois. She attended the University of Missouri, graduating in 2010 with Bachelor degrees in History and International Studies. During her time at Mizzou, she spent a year living with a family in Rome, Italy where she studied Italian history and language.. After graduation, Lindsey worked in health care for a year before attending Saint Louis University School of Law. Her experience prompted her to focus on health law and simultaneously pursue a Master's in Public Health. She completed both degrees in 2015.. As a law student, she spent her 1L summer working with the pro se clerks at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. During her final year, she gained valuable litigation experience clerking for a well-known and respected plaintiff's firm in St. Louis, Missouri. She assisted with cases in the areas of class action, personal injury, and medical device liability. After law school, she worked for a year at large defense firm focusing on employment and medical malpractice defense litigation.. Lindsey focuses her practice on complex litigation including medical malpractice and products liability cases for the Dixie Law Group, PSC and Ellis Law Group, PLLC. Lindsey is passionate about her clients and fights hard to recover what they deserve.

Lee founded The Law Office of A. Lee Shaw, PLLC, to focus his practice on business law, healthcare policy and bioethics, and elder law. Lee also accepts a limited number of personal injury actions. Before practicing law, Lee enjoyed a long career as an insurance executive. As a veteran of the US Navy, Lee also understands the importance of service and the unique challenges veterans face working through the often complex world of the veterans' administration. As a father of two special needs children, Lee learned about special needs planning first hand, without having the benefit of legal education. Along the way, he learned how little information is readily available and how confusing special needs planning can be.. Lee completed his undergraduate education at Penn State, where he graduated with a 4.0-grade point average and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa national honor society. After that, he completed a Master of Business Administration at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and then a Juris Doctor at the University of Louisville, where he graduated with honors. Lee was an active member of the academic community and served in various campus organization leadership positions.. Lee has served as a clerk for the Kentucky Court of Appeals and completed two internships with the Legal Aid Society. He also clerked for a small law firm. Upon graduation, Lee passed the Bar exam in both Indiana and Kentucky. He began his formal practice of law as an attorney for the Indiana Department of Child Services. As a child services attorney, Lee was involved in litigating complex family law matters and administrative proceedings.. Lee is an active member of both the Indiana and Kentucky Bar Associations. He also holds membership in the Solo Practice, Wills Estates and Trusts Section, and Family Law Section of the Bar. Lee is also a member of the Kentucky Justice Association, Louisville Bar Association.. Lee is a member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun and enjoys spending time with his children and granddaughter as they discover new things in his spare time. His family enjoys traveling both domestically and internationally and experiencing new cultures.

Landra Blackwell represents clients in a wide variety of business matters. Ms. Blackwell has counseled real estate developers and investors, regarding the acquisition, disposition, development, financing and leasing of commercial projects which include medical, retail, manufacturing, industrial, student housing and office space. She has also counseled business clients in the commercial finance industry, including banks, financial institutions, and borrowers, in matters involving term loans, revolving lines of credit, acquisition financing, construction loans, syndicated loans, asset based loans, mezzanine financing, refinancing, recapitalization and other debt and equity financial arrangements. Ms. Blackwell has previously represented buyers and sellers in secondary debt trading transactions.  Ms. Blackwell has also counseled business owners regarding the acquisition and disposition of businesses and general corporate matters.

Kyle graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and moved to Louisville to pursue a Juris Doctor from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. It was during law school when Kyle began clerking at one of the most respected personal injury firms in Kentucky and earned a position as an associate attorney.

Kent Westberry is a Senior Partner at Landrum & Shouse LLP, with over 31 years of criminal and civil litigation experience in federal and state courts.  Kent has defended some of the largest and most highly publicized criminal prosecutions in Kentucky.  However, despite the nature of the cases handled by Kent and Landrum & Shouse, it is our belief that the most successful criminal and civil defenses should not be high profile. Attorneys are most effective in the investigative stage, before an indictment has been returned and in the headlines.  Kent also practices in the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury (defendant) and the representation of attorneys in Bar discipline proceedings.. Kent has been listed in the White Collar Crime, Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Defense sections for publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Kentucky Super Lawyers Business Edition. He has, for many years, maintained an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell.  He served as a federal prosecutor and as President of the Kentucky Bar Association in 2004-2005.. In 2005 and thereafter, Kent served as lead counsel for former Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher in the Merit System investigation which resulted in a dismissal of all charges brought against this former Governor. Kent has recently served as counsel to a former Governor from the Northeast with regard to a Federal Grand Jury Investigation involving a now defunct business college in Kentucky. This investigation was closed without criminal charges being brought. Over the past several years, Kent has represented clients in criminal investigations and trials on behalf of the coal industry. In particular, Kent has been involved in the Crandall Canyon Mine disaster where an investigation was conducted by the Mining Safety and Health Administration ("MSHA") and the United States Attorney's Office in Utah. In the past, Kent was involved in representing executives in the Pyro Mine disaster where no charges were brought against his client. More recently, Kent obtained an acquittal for a coal mining executive in United States v. B&D Mining in federal court in Abington, Virginia. Kent has also obtained a significant judgment of acquittal for felony counts, post verdict, in United States v. KenAmerican Resources, et al. for his client who was a mine superintendent. The court ultimately sentenced this client as well as others to probation after a month long jury trial.  Kent recently obtained an acquittal for an environmental compliance officer in Ohio v. United Wastewater.. Kent and his firm have handled virtually all types of White Collar matters. Kent has represented clients in matters involving  state and federal tax violations, mail and wire fraud, healthcare fraud false statements, RICO, government contract fraud, environmental crime, money laundering, securities and insurance fraud. Kent has represented state court judges, attorneys, physicians, and other professionals in criminal investigations. Kent frequently advises businesses, municipalities and individuals in responding to requests for documents and records from grand jury subpoenas. Early in his career, Kent obtained an acquittal for an accountant in a criminal tax prosecution, United States v. Schultz. Other recent examples of successful representation involve convincing the United States Attorney's Office not to seek an indictment involving a former healthcare executive in a highly publicized investigation in Louisville. Kent is currently representing businesses regarding alleged tobacco excise tax violations in investigations throughout the Southeastern United States.. More recently, Kent has been involved in defending elected and appointed officials in voter fraud cases brought in federal court. These prosecutions have involved substantial post trial briefing as a result of the recent Supreme Court decision in Skilling as well as alleged Brady/Giglio violations resulting from the government's failure to produce exculpatory and/or impeachment material in advance of trial.. Kent served with distinction as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky from 1981-1987. Kent has also served as a Special Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court and as Chairman of the Civil Justice Reform Act for the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. He is a currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Public Defenders Corporation. Kent is a Life Member of the U.S. Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Kent has served in 2011 as Chairman of the United States District Court Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel, United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky – Louisville Division.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Kentucky Bar Association Mentoring Committee.