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Academic Excellence. Joshua S. Ferrell's legal prowess is rooted in a strong academic background. As a proud graduate of Marshall University, Joshua laid the groundwork for his legal ambitions emphasizing English and legal studies courses. Following Marshall, he attended the Appalachian School of Law. There, he distinguished himself by graduating at the top of his class, Magna Cum Laude, while also working at a local law firm, volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), and becoming a National Champion in Moot Court. He excelled in multiple disciplines, as evidenced by his Book Awards in key subjects: Criminal Procedure, Family Law, Business Associations, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Joshua’s academic achievements culminated in his participation on National Moot Court Teams and his victory at the 2009 Herbert Wechsler National Moot Court Competition, marking him as a formidable advocate with a passion for legal arguments.. Professional Journey. Joshua's professional journey mirrors the rigor of his academic pursuits. He commenced his career with esteemed clerkships with an U.S. District Judge in the Western District of Virginia and a Circuit Court Judge in the 30th Judicial Circuit of West Virginia. These experiences have given him a deep insight into judicial processes and the mechanics of court deliberations. Following his clerkships, Joshua opened Ferrell Law Office, PLLC, which he operated until opening Ferrell & Brown, PLLC. Additionally, he has served the people of Mingo County, West Virginia, as an Assistant Prosecutor since 2013.. Licensure and Admissions. Stepping beyond, Joshua has been licensed to practice across the Appalachian Region: West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and he holds admissions to the United States Supreme Court, both the Fourth and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as various United States District Courts. His practice is regional in scope, and he brings a comprehensive understanding of multi-jurisdictional law to each case he handles.. Legal Experience. In his field, Joshua is recognized for his robust litigation experience. As a former City Attorney, Assistant Prosecutor, and civil litigator, he has been on the front lines of justice, having tried many jury trials including high stakes capital offenses and serious bodily injuries. His seasoned litigation skills are complemented by experiences that span the breadth of state and federal courts, where he has navigated complex legal landscapes. Joshua brings this experience to best serve his friends and neighbors - -locally.. Honors and Recognition. Joshua’s legal acumen has not gone unnoticed. His professional excellence has been acknowledged in his local community where he was honored as Coalfield’s Best Attorney. This accolade speaks to the high esteem in which he is held by colleagues, clients, and the community alike. Additionally, Joshua has been invited to speak on legal issues involving the rules of evidence, rules of professional responsibility, and the use of electronic data.. Legal Practice:. At Ferrell & Brown, Josh’s legal practice is focused on providing compassionate and aggressive representation in personal injury, medical malpractice, and nursing home cases. His empathy and compassion motivates him to fight for his clients while recognizing each case and each client are different.. Community Engagement. His commitment to justice extends into active community engagement. Serving on the Tug Valley Recovery Shelter Board of Directors, his leadership as president reflects his dedication to service and societal betterment. Joshua's role in the local government as a City Attorney and as an advocate for the vulnerable demonstrates a deep-rooted commitment to the welfare of his community. Additionally, he is active in organizations and activities for betterment of the community and providing opportunities to the local youth.. Coaching and Volunteering. Joshua understands the importance of investing in the youth and promotes it by coaching little league football, basketball, and baseball. He also sponsors and volunteers for multiple youth and community activities. His efforts are geared toward creating opportunities, fostering talents, and supporting communal growth through participation and engagement. Joshua believes in the importance of being of service to his community.. Personal Life. Outside the office, Joshua is devoted to his wife, Tiara, and takes great joy in family life with their children, Justice and Journey. A CrossFit enthusiast, Joshua embraces an active lifestyle, and his leisure time is often spent traveling, hiking, piloting, and relishing the outdoors with his family.

Denis has been a trial attorney for over 38 years.  Denis graduated the University of Pennsylvania in 1978 on the Dean’s list and with honors in Civil and Urban Engineering. He attended Villanova Law School and was selected as a member of the Law Review.   He was admitted to practice law in 1981 in Pennsylvania.. His practice includes personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, real estate, commercial, business dispute, employment and eminent domain/condemnation cases. His background in engineering as well as his own interest and experience in construction have proven valuable in analyzing and presenting the physical aspects of all cases. He employs the latest technology in his work for greater efficiency and to assist in presenting cases in court. Denis believes that, because most cases settle before trial, complete trial preparation achieves the best settlements for his clients and assures the greatest chance for success for the cases that cannot be settled.Denis has been counsel of record in numerous reported appellate decisions from the Pennsylvania Superior, Commonwealth and Supreme Courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.Denis is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Federal District Courts in those states, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Delaware County Bar Associations and a former member of the Delaware County Civil Rules Committee. He is also the Solicitor for the West Brandywine Township Zoning Hearing Board.Denis and his wife, Leslie, have four children and, so far, 10 grandchildren.

Tom Day is an experienced trial attorney who has extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including the following areas:. Tom is admitted to practice in the state courts of both Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as the United States District Courts for the Districts of Massachusetts and Connecticut, and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He has tried cases to verdict in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Superior, District, and Housing Courts and the Connecticut Superior Court. He has also represented clients in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. He has extensive mediation and arbitration experience.. Tom has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since January of 2010. He is a member of the Hampden County Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association, Massachusetts Chapter. A list of cases in which Tom has been involved, which resulted in reported and unreported decisions, is provided below.. Reported Decisions. Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Unreported Decisions. Personal, Educational, and Professional Background. A native of Ludlow, Massachusetts, Tom is a 1989 graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield, and a 1993 graduate of Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut. He spent his junior year of college at University College, Galway in Ireland. He is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame Law School, South Bend, Indiana, where he met his wife, Kate. Kate is a native of Tampa, Florida and also an attorney with Egan, Flanagan and Cohen.. In the six years between college and law school, Tom worked, for seven months, as a bartender at the Eagle Public House, in the Camden Town section of London, England and then lived and worked in the Washington, D.C. area for the next five years. While in the D.C. area, Tom first worked as a reporter and researcher for State Tax Notes magazine, and then as a researcher for a national political campaign committee, focusing on the 1996 United States Senate races. Over his final two and a half years in D.C., Tom served as the Administrative Director of the United States Senate Steering Committee, a non-partisan caucus of United States Senators.. Since graduating law school, Tom practiced for three years as an associate at Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, in Springfield, practicing general civil litigation. He then practiced for two years as an associate at Pepe & Hazard in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing almost exclusively in the field of construction litigation. Finally, Tom joined Egan, Flanagan and Cohen as an associate in 2007. He was made a partner in 2012 and now serves as a member of the firm's Executive Committee.. A native of Ludlow, Massachusetts, Tom and Kate have made West Springfield their home since 2004. Since 2008, Tom has served on the Planning and Construction Committee for the Town of West Springfield and has served as its Chairman since 2013, working with four different Mayors over his tenure on the committee. In this role, Tom and the rest of the committee have overseen numerous major construction projects for the Town, including serving as the building committee for the construction of a new, $107 million West Springfield High School and a new, $16 million West Springfield Public Library. As a result, Tom has extensive experience in all aspects of major, public construction projects from the designer selection and feasibility study phase, through the design and construction phases, to final completion and project close-out. This experience has complemented Tom's extensive construction litigation experience. Previous to this appointment, Tom also served for several years on the Town's Conservation Commission.. Tom has served as the Chairman of the St. Thomas More Society for the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts since January of 2013. This organization of Catholic lawyers and jurists organizes the Annual Red Mass for the Diocese of Springfield. The Red Mass is an annual tradition in the legal community that dates back to thirteenth century France. Each year, the St. Thomas More Society honors distinguished judges, lawyers and those involved in the administration of justice by awarding the St. Thomas More Medal at this event, hosted by the Bishop at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield. The Society also annually awards scholarships to area college students and hosts symposia on topics relevant to Catholicism and the law.. Tom is married with four, school-aged children. Each year, Tom coaches youth soccer for the West Springfield Park and Recreation Department and basketball for the CYO program at St. Thomas Parish in West Springfield. Tom also serves St. Thomas as a member of the organizing committee for the annual golf tournament supporting St. Thomas the Apostle School.. Tom is an active member of the Rotary Club of West Springfield and the Knights of Columbus, Unity Council, also based in West Springfield.

Licensed in both Ohio & Kentucky.. Stacey Graus has been actively involved with nonprofit organizations and moving Northern Kentucky forward over the course of his career. He currently sits on the Care Mission Board in Alexandria. In addition, he has served on Alexandria City Council since 1999. He has worked directly with St. Mary School Board. He is proud of the community that he lives in and strives to make a difference. Stacey Graus is married to Lisa and together they have three children, Andrew, Amanda, and Abigail.. Business Litigation. Stacey L. Graus has extensive experience in representing small to medium size businesses in a variety of litigation matters. He represents business owners in partnership and stock ownership issues. Each business has its own dynamics and can be complex. Having said that, Mr. Graus makes it a priority to understand his clients when representing their interests as it pertains to their businesses. As with any experienced attorney, he makes it a point to understand how the business works so that he better understands how to resolve issues as they arise to ensure a favorable result for his clients.. Probate Litigation. In addition to business litigation, Stacey Graus represents individuals who find themselves in complex situations dealing with the estate of a loved one. It may mean a disagreement with a beneficiary or someone who feels that they should have been a beneficiary. In addition, he assists clients with matters relating to the value of the their estate and how to distribute it.. Mr. Graus has litigated many cases as it pertains to the administration of estates and trusts. He has been able to gain good results from the Court and has obtained very favorable resolutions for his client whether it be the executor, administrator, trustee, or a beneficiary.. Real Estate Litigation. Stacey L. Graus has extensive experience with litigation in cases dealing in the matters of real property disputes, including boundary disputes, neighbor issues, destruction of property, condemnation, and ownership issues.. In addition, Mr. Graus has routinely worked with real estate experts such as appraisers,realtors, surveyors, and developers as it pertains to various real estate matters. During his 23 years of practicing law, Stacey L. Graus has successfully litigated and/or resolved numerous real estate conflicts for his clients.. Personal Injury. Stacey L. Graus is an experienced personal injury attorney, practicing in both Kentucky and Cincinnati. He has 23 years of experience in asserting claims for product liability, premises liability, or any other incident where the negligence of a third party results in injuries to an innocent victim. Whether you have been personally injured as a result of a defective product, slipping and falling because of a dangerous condition, or assaulted, Mr. Graus is an experienced personal injury attorney who is ready to help you.. Being injured is always difficult. When these situations arise, you need a battle tested personal injury attorney who is willing to fight for your rights. Stacey L. Graus is prepared to immediately work with you to make sure that your medical expenses related to your personal injury are paid and that you are compensated to the fullest extent possible. With over 100 years of experience, the ASWD firm knows how to get results and how to maximize the ultimate value of your personal injury claim. During his long and successful career, Graus has represented many cases at trial and arbitration.. Finally, the process of filing a suit or a claim can be overwhelming. Mr. Graus will work directly with you to make sure that you understand every step of the process. He will take the time to explain every aspect of your case and will keep you informed of all changes and progress.. Employment. I have represented businesses and individuals in employment matters. I have represented clients as it pertains to discrimination matters, labor practices, and workers’ compensation issues.. Workers’ Compensation. Stacey L. Graus has extensive experience representing workers’ compensation clients and defending employers. He understand the complexities of a workers’ compensation claim as well as all defenses to the claims. Graus’s experience with workers’ compensation is comprehensive, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. This gives him a perspective that an attorney would not normally have if they only represented one side or the other. As such, Mr. Graus is in a position to evaluate the claim and provide a fair assessment of what a plaintiff or defendant can expect. This experience gives him the insight to resolve matters in a fair manner.. As necessary, Mr. Graus litigates workers’ compensation claims through the administrative process and then to the Court of Appeals.. Domestic Relations. Stacey L. Graus has represented thousands of parties in divorce and custody matters. He has handled domestic relations cases throughout Kentucky and Southwestern Ohio. Each court is different so it takes special insight to determine what a particular court is looking for as it pertains to custody or the distribution of assets. Stacey Graus is someone who understand all aspects of domestic relations matters.. Mr. Graus has taken numerous cases to trial and has obtained favorable custody verdicts for many of his clients. He has often found that a negotiated resolution is the best option for his clients. A negotiated resolution allows his clients to have more control over the arrangement and ultimately their life. It takes the decision-making out of the hands of a third party who may be telling them when they are going to have their child and how they are going to raise them. In addition, it also removes the decision-making authority of a third party who can tell them what assets they get to keep and what debts they have to pay. Thus, mediation becomes an effective tool to resolve complicated domestic matters. As stated, I have mediated over hundreds of cases with a very high success rate at mediation

As a child growing up in Belize I witnessed terrible injustice. Those experiences were the driving force behind my commitment to the law. I have devoted myself to fighting for my clients and obtaining justice on their behalf, while holding those at fault accountable.