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Zachary Hoskins is a trusted and devoted lawyer with experience in creating positive outcomes in complex civil, domestic, and criminal matters in the public and private sector. Zach seeks to help clients solve their problems by innovative legal solutions, superior representation, and sharp interpersonal skills.. In his position at Thomas, Adams & Associates P.C. currently Zach handles cases involvingCriminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Family Law, Contract Law, Personal Injury, and General Civil Litigation. He has won numerous trials in criminal as well as civil matters. His practice is devoted almost 100% to litigation.. As a public defender with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy, Zach successfully defended several hundred criminal cases including serious complex felony matters such as Rape, drug trafficking, drug possession,  etc. misdemeanors such as DUI’s, thefts, shoplifting,  as well as juvenile cases in murder, arson, theft, etc. As a contracts negotiator for a multinational pharmaceutical company, Zach managed contract and budget negotiations valued at approximately $2.2 million and beat company average negotiation timeframe by average of 43 days.. Zach speaks Spanish and enjoys traveling. He has participated in philanthropy and missions trips to Argentina, Guatemala, and South Korea. He has also traveled to Albania, Greece, and Crete. When he is not in the courtroom, he enjoys spending time with his family, working out, and cheering on his favorite sports teams.

Tony’s practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Business Law. His diverse practice includes complex litigation and class action experience, substantial appellate practice, commercial real estate, bankruptcy, workouts and reorganizations, banking and business organizations as well as contested probate practice. He represents a wide variety of businesses from transportation and logistics companies, to manufacturers, banks, agricultural lenders, farmers, real estate management firms and drug companies.. For his banking clients, Tony handles all aspects of the lending relationship including loan documentation, leasing, complex workouts and restructures of commercial or agricultural loans and foreclosures. He is experienced in all aspects of bankruptcy, and has represented both debtors and creditors in complex bankruptcy matters. He has significant expertise in Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 7 liquidation, as well as individual Chapter 13 reorganizations.. When not at the office, Tony likes to spend time with his wife and their three kids. He can be found tormenting his kids in the gym or on the field as he coaches their basketball and baseball teams. Tony is still waiting for his UC Irvine Anteaters to win a National Championship in men’s basketball.

Tim’s highest legal achievements have been in helping injured people get Justice from dangerous truck drivers, trucking companies, and negligent drivers. Tim and his firm are dedicated to personally serving the select clients they represent: this means that Tim is the attorney responsible for the cases he accepts.. National Legal Recognition: Tim is recognized as a Superlawyer for 2015 and 2016, and is a member of both the Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocate Forums. He has  been recognized as one of the Top Trial Lawyers in America. Tim was appointed to the Executive Board of the American Association’s Trucking Litigation Group in 2012, and elected an Officer of the group in 2015. These positions recognize his contributions nationally in commercial trucking law and litigation.. National Litigation Experience: Tim’s experience has included representation of injured clients and their loved ones in the Courts of Kentucky, Florida, Indiana, and Tennessee. This is a balance of very serious case experience – from wrongful death to catastrophic brain and other life altering injuries. Tim brings his wealth of legal experience to every case that he accepts.. National and International Educating and Lecturing in the Legal Community: Tim has lectured both internationally and around the United States on trucking law and litigation.  He lectures regularly for the American Association for Justice and the Kentucky Justice Association providing continuing legal educational and ethics credits to other members of the bar. He has been honored many times to both Chair and present at the Kentucky Justice Association’s Tractor Trailer and Commercial Truck Litigation series of continuing legal education seminars, in addition to numerous other guest speaking engagements on truck and auto accident litigation topics for the Kentucky Justice Association and the American Association for Justice.. Legal Publications: Tim’s legal publications include years of writing "Expert Advice," a featured series in the Kentucky Justice Association's magazine, The Advocate, dealing with important topics in injury law. He has also authored a number of litigation specific articles published by the American Bar Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and the American Association for Justice’s Trucking Litigation Group.. Bar Memberships: Tim is a member of both the Kentucky and Florida bar associations. He is admitted to practice law in both Kentucky and Florida, the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals of the United States. He has been admitted to practice in cases in other states/jurisdictions around the country, including Indiana and Tennessee.. Commitment to Public Service: Tim dedicates his professional and personal time to improving public safety as well as access to justice and medical care for those who have been harmed. His public service credentials include Executive and Officer positions with the American Association for Justice’s Trucking Litigation Group, and the Board of Governor's of the Kentucky Justice Association. He also incorporated and serves as general counsel to the not-for-profit Family Community Clinic, Inc. in Louisville, providing free medical care to the uninsured.

Scott C. Cox and Michael Mazzoli are among Kentucky’s top criminal defense attorneys. Since the formation of the law firm of Cox & Mazzoli, PLLC in 2001, they have become one of the premier legal practices in the state of Kentucky focusing on criminal defense. They’ve both been recognized as standing in the top rank of their profession by such authoritative sources as Best Lawyers in America, Kentucky Super Lawyers, and Louisville Magazine.. Scott Cox was named in Best Lawyers as a pre-eminent criminal lawyer in 2008-2014.  Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected criminal attorney peer review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers.. Scott Cox has also been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as one of the best criminal attorneys in the United States. Mr. Cox has been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell every year since 1996. This indicates that his peers consider him to be one of the best criminal lawyers in Kentucky and that he has the highest ethics. Mr. Cox was further recognized as one of the best criminal lawyers in America with his. induction in the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2011.. Cox & Mazzoli have secured extraordinary results in some of the Kentucky’s highest profile criminal cases. They emphasize legal services designed to prevent criminal charges from being filed. They have been successful in persuading investigators to drop charges against their clients, or to grant immunity to their clients. They frequently gain dismissal of formal charges before trial as well. And, if litigation is unavoidable, they excel as trial lawyers and appellate practitioners. They have won notice as being attorneys who are talented in front of a jury, as trial lawyers, and in front of a computer, as writers and researchers.. Scott and Mike handle cases in all federal jurisdictions nationwide, and all counties in Kentucky. They handle criminal cases arising under both state and federal law, and practice in both trial and appellate courts. They handle complex prosecutions and white collar crimes; mail and wire fraud; money laundering; major narcotics offenses; securities fraud; insider trading; tax evasion; health insurance fraud; bank fraud; mortgage and loan-related fraud; environmental crimes; maritime offenses; computer and internet crimes; and property forfeiture matters. Their skills have made them the attorneys for many Fortune 500 companies, including the world’s largest corporation; they have represented physicians, attorneys, law professors, and accountants; their clients have included judges, law enforcement officers, and elected officials.. Scott has been listed in the top fifty attorneys in Kentucky by Kentucky Super Lawyers, and was described as one of city’s top two criminal defense attorneys by Louisville's Courier-Journal. In United States v. Heath, Scott won reversal of a conviction on Fourth Amendment grounds; in United States v. Sadolsky, he set national precedent for treating gambling addiction as a ground for reducing a federal defendant’s sentence; in United States v. Payne, he secured the reversal of a conviction on the grounds that parole officers illegally searched the client’s property. In one case, Scott won a judgment acquitting his client, and then successfully forced the United States government to pay the client’s attorney fees. As Assistant United States Attorney, Scott led the investigation and prosecution of several national-profile kidnapping cases, and came to national attention for bringing murderer Mel Ignatow to justice. Mike was named one of the top five criminal defense attorneys in Louisville in 2007 (Louisville Magazine), has been listed in Kentucky Super Lawyers  two years in a row, and is named in Best Lawyers in America. He was the lead attorney for oral argument, and the author of one of the principal briefs, in United States v. Rice, a leading wiretap case in the Sixth United States Circuit Court of Appeals. He won the appeal in United States v. Cherry, in which Sixth Circuit upheld one of the largest reductions of a prison sentence ever awarded in the circuit. He won before the state Supreme Court in Reyes v. Hardin County, a case involving the limits of sovereign immunity. As Assistant United States Attorney between 1994 and 1999, Mike was trial attorney in successful prosecution of Belle of Louisville sinking; was chief of forfeiture division; and worked in all of the sections of office’s criminal division (fraud, drugs, and general crimes).. Mr. Cox is a graduate of the Department of Justice's Trial Advocacy Course and the Department's course on Federal Grand Jury Practice.  He has attended seminars on money laundering in Los Angeles and Federal Evidence in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Rheanne Dodson Falkner is a partner at Miller & Falkner Law Offices, an employment law and personal injury law firm serving the people of Kentucky and Indiana. She is a Kentucky native and loves helping people.  Earlier in her career, she spent six years working for Louisville-area firms representing large companies in litigation cases. Since joining Miller & Falkner in 2003, she has put that experience to use as a Kentucky employment law and personal injury attorney, protecting the rights of wrongfully terminated and injured individuals. Her practice focuses exclusively on representing the rights of people, not companies or insurers. She devotes at least ninety percent of her practice to litigation.

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Philip Grossman has over 35 years of experience in the practice of law and is currently a senior partner in the Louisville Law Firm of Grossman Green PLLC.. Recognition And SuccessPhilip has achieved numerous distinctions. He has been listed in the Kentucky Magazine as a Top Attorney in Kentucky and recognized by Louisville Magazine as a Top Lawyer. From 2007-present, Philip has been selected for inclusion in Kentucky Super Lawyers. Philip is AV Preeminent peer review rated through Martindale-Hubbell.. Philip is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum due to his success in obtaining numerous million-dollar verdicts, awards and settlements for his clients.. His passion is handling personal injury cases for clients who suffer serious and catastrophic injuries. In particular, he most frequently works with victims and families who have suffered the effects of brain injuries, paralysis, fractures, spine injuries and wrongful death.. Community And Law-Related InvolvementIn 2018, Philip served as President of the Kentucky Justice Association (KJA) which is the leading organization of Kentucky Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers committed to improving the quality of legal representation for Kentucky injury victims and their families. In 1996 He served as President of the Louisville Bar Association, the largest voluntary bar association for lawyers based in Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky.. Philip is also Founder and Master of the Louis D. Brandeis American Inn of Court. He has been a frequent speaker at seminars on medical negligence, spine and brain injury, auto and truck cases and trial practice.. Areas of PracticePlaintiff's Personal InjuryBar AdmissionsIndiana, 1989U.S. Supreme Court, 1988U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1980EducationUniversity of Louisville School of Law, Louisville, KentuckyJ.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 00/1980Washington University, St Louis, MissouriB.A., Bachelor of Arts - 00/1977Published WorksA Year in the Life of HIPAA: New Tips, Observations and Suggestions for Improvement, American Bar Association Law Trends and News Litigation, October, 2004HIPAA: Practical Guide for Litigators, Litigation Section of the Louisville Bar Association, April 1, 2003Recommend Procedures for Obtaining Medical Records in Kentucky, Pursuant to HIPAAHow Might Jurors be Affected by the September 11 Terrorist Attacks - Part II, The Advocate, Vol 29, No 2, April, 2002How Might Jurors Be Affected by the September 11 Terrorist Attacks, The Advocate, ol 28, No 6 pp 6-7;, 2001Admiralty Pleasure Craft Collisions, The Advocate, Vol 28, No 3 pp 6-9, 2001Financial and Legal Resources, The Kentucky Head Injury Association Resource Journal, 1993Post Settlement Techniques: Medicaid Qualifying Trusts, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys - The Advocate, Vol 18, No 4, p. 10;, 1991Financial and Legal Resources, The Kentucky Head Injury Association Resource Journal, 1990Bad Faith, The ERISA Trap, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys -The Advocate, Vol 16, No 1, p. 14, 1989Loss of Enjoyment of Life as a Separate Item of Damages, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys -The Advocate, Vol 15, No 1, p. 12, 1988President's Pages - Bar Briefs, Louisville Bar Association, Monthly; January through December 1996“Screening Medical Negligence Cases”, , The Advocate - David Bryce Barber, H. Philip Grossman, November/December 2016President's Pages, Kentucky Justice Association - , January/February 2018; March/April 2018;May/June 2018;July/August 2018;September/October 2018;November/December 2018

Penny Hendy, a lifelong resident of Kentucky, is a licensed attorney practicing in Kentucky, Ohio, and Federal Courts. Specializing in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice, Automobile and Truck wrecks, and Product Liability Law cases, Penny has recovered millions for injured clients. Actively engaged in the legal community, Penny is a member of local, state, and national trial attorney groups, including the Northern Kentucky and Kentucky Bar Associations, Kentucky Justice Association (where she serves on the Executive Committee as President), Ohio Association for Justice, and American Association for Justice (State Delegate).. Beyond her legal practice, Penny plays a significant role in the Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court, holding a position on the Executive Committee. She chairs the Outreach program, collaborating with high school students aspiring to enter the legal field. Penny's professional journey reflects a wealth of experience and success, involving the trial of complex cases in various courts and achieving favorable resolutions. Noteworthy accomplishments include obtaining verdicts in birth injury (specifically, shoulder dystocia), automobile and trucking collisions, and nursing home negligence cases. Penny Hendy's involvement underscores her commitment to legal advocacy, professional development, and community outreach.

My practice is devoted to divorce and family law matters.  I have litigated all types of domestic relations matters.  I'm a Louisville native and graduate of duPont Manual High School.. After graduating from Bellarmine University, where I majored in psychology, I attended Valparaiso University School of Law in northern Indiana. I now practice regularly in Kentucky and Indiana.. Please don't hesitate to contact me regarding your divorce, custody, modification, or any other family law matter.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Jay R. Vaughn is an experienced personal injury lawyer at HJV Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers in Louisville, KY. He focuses his legal practice on assisting injured individuals after car accidents, truck accidents, and other incidents caused by negligence or wrongdoing. He also handles cases involving brain injuries and wrongful death.. Jay received his undergraduate degree from Murray State University in 1999. He attended Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, earning his J.D. in 2002. He is licensed to practice law in Kentucky and Ohio.. Jay is one of the first attorneys to be board-certified in truck accident law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his high-quality professional ability and ethical standards.. As a leading Louisville personal injury lawyer, Jay has been named a Kentucky Super Lawyer every year since 2013. This is a distinction held by 5% of attorneys in the state.. During his tenured career, Jay has tried numerous cases, including cases involving motor vehicle accidents and nursing home abuse. He works tirelessly to pursue justice for his clients, aiming to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve under Kentucky law.Because of Jay’s dedication, recognition, and professional accomplishments, he is routinely asked to speak locally and nationally to other attorneys on various legal topics. He also serves on the board and is an active member of the Kentucky Justice Association and American Association for Justice.. If you were injured in Louisville, Kentucky, contact Jay and the legal team at HJV Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers. You will be offered a free consultation with an experienced Louisville personal injury attorney.

I serve clients needing help with DUIs, traffic tickets, expungements, drug charges, domestic violence, misdemeanors and all felonies.. Examples of other charges include marijuana offenses, drug trafficking, drug possession, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and prescription offenses.. High speed speeding tickets, driving on suspended license, no insurance, expired registration are examples of traffic tickets for which I represent people.. DUI representation includes drunk driving defense, driving while using prescription medication, driving while high on other drugs, refusals, ignition interlock applications, and defending current DUIs for people with previous drunk driving convictions.. Domestic violence representation includes defending false allegations, recanting witnesses, prior domestic assault convictions, protective order violations, EPO hearings, IPO hearings, and motions challenging no contact orders.

I have over 25 years of experience in criminal law.  I began my career in 1986 as Chief Narcotics Prosecutor in the Jefferson County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office (Louisville's first "Drug Czar").  I have developed an intimate knowledge of how prosecution works, and I use this knowledge to aggressively manage a client's defense.. Criminal investigations can devastate people's lives.  Overzealous prosecutors can make good people feel bad, and questions raised during investigations can color the opinions of colleagues, friends and relatives.  I believe defending a client is not just about the legal issues - it's personal and emotional.  In order to provide the best defense, it is important to really care about the client - to walk a mile in their shoes.

I first became interested in becoming a lawyer after reading books about noted trial lawyers such as Gerry Spence, Race Horse Haynes and Melvin Belli.  I was inspired by their stories to go to law school even though I had already graduated from college and owned a successful business.  I sold my business, was admitted to law school and dedicated myself to learning everything I could about being a courtroom lawyer.. I learned that trying a case well is a skill that can’t be learned just from books.  It takes a  lot of experience in a courtroom to really develop the ability.. I have now been a trial lawyer for over 27 years.  My first jury trial took place in 1987-an acquittal on a DUI case.  Since that time, I have tried many cases in both State and Federal Courts ranging from murder and drug trafficking down to accusations of stealing a pack of gum from Krogers.  Most cases settle without the need for a trial but I believe my clients receive more favorable offers of settlement because Prosecutors know that if an offer is not fair, I will not hesitate to go to trial and that I have the skills and experience to obtain a favorable outcome.

I am very passionate about the practice of law and love when I am able to assist my clients with their legal needs and make their lives better.  I feel privileged when my clients trust me as their lawyer, which is why I will always fight my hardest for them in the courtroom, at the negociation table, or anywhere else I may be needed.

I am truly passionate about being a lawyer.  I enjoy and value the trust   that comes with the responsibility our clients give me as their lawyer. This passion allows me to fight hard in the courtroom as my clients advocate to ensure their rights are protected.. Regarding my background, I am originally from Atlanta, I have lived in Louisville for the last 25 years, of which the last 15 years I have been a sucessful trial attorney. Back in 2008, I was voted by the LBA as the "Frank Haddad Young Lawyer of the Year."  Since then, I have won several Walker Advocacy awards for trial success and recently was selected as 2017 Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the united States.   Additionally, I also take pride in having a great work ethic and valuing my clients.  I practice in family and criminal court and I am familiar with procedures in both courtrooms.  It is invaluable to have an attorney that understand how to handle cases in both courtrooms.. Before law school, I did not know very many attorneys and I do not come from a family of attorneys.  I believe I can relate to all of my clients on a personal level since I have a very diverse background.  At the Tibbs Law Office, our goal is to be very accessible and focus on client service.  As the attorney, I am involved on every case that is in the office.