Kentucky Lawyers

Dale Golden graduated from the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama and was admitted to the Kentucky bar in 1989. Dale is nationally certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, which is accredited by the American Bar Association. (Note: Kentucky does not recognize specialties in fields of law). Dale is a member of the Class Action Trial Lawyers Association based on his knowledge and experience in class action lawsuits. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum that requires each member to have received a verdict and final judgment from...

Born in Glasgow, Kentucky in 1965. Graduated Barren County High School Class Of 1983. Graduated Western Kentucky University Class Of 1988. Graduated University Of Louisville Class Of 1991. Practicing Law for over 31 years in and around Louisville Kentucky.

Louisville Criminal Defense Attorney Brendan McLeod is available to represent you. Also, Brendan McLeod is an Oldham County Criminal Defense Attorney, too. Mr. McLeod lives and practices in Oldham County. Currently, the majority of his practice is in Louisville, or Jefferson County. 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.
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Mr. Dettman has tried 57 cases through verdict. He has handled thousands of Kentucky personal injury matters and helped recover millions for his clients. Simply put, Brian fights for his client's interests. He focuses his practice on all things injury including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, products liability. Mr. Dettman also handles slip and fall, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and consumer rights cases. Brian prides himself on client communication, hard work, and successful results. As a Louisville trial attorney he has the skill, ability, and knowledge to protect your rights.

Spencer Merk was born and raised in the Cincinnati area and began his career with a local injury firm in December of 2013. Soon after he opened his own firm with fellow attorney, Eric Gile, Merk & Gile, PLC. Spencer graduated Cum Laude from the University of Kentucky in 2011 with a business marketing degree. Spencer then received his law degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2014, and was placed on the Dean’s list for his academic achievements. Spencer is also a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association, Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Ohio Bar association, Kentucky...

Mr. Forman has been named in the Nation's Top One Percent Attorney by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel from 2015 to the present year, and has received the coveted SuperLawyers Rising Star Award from 2016 to the present year, as well. Mr. Forman has been crowned as a Top Lawyer by Louisville Magazine and has been inducted as a 'Life Member' into the exclusive 'Trial Masters' club in 2019. Mr. Forman has had numerous DUI charges amended and dismissed pre-trial, the morning of trial, and had many clients acquitted by a jury, including DUI Second Offenses. Mr. Forman is no...

Attorney Jim Murphy began practicing law in Kentucky in 1993. He graduated magna cum laude from Washington & Lee University and cum laude from the Lewis School of Law at Washington & Lee University. Prior to joining Hoge Partners, PLLC, Jim's practice with another Louisville firm focused in commercial transactions, real estate and business. Since 2013, he has refocused his practice on Family Law matters with a special emphasis on business and real estate factors in domestic relations. Jim joined Hoge Partners, PLLC in 2014 and works on a broad spectrum of Family Law matters including...

Shane is an experienced and tested litigator. He has successfully litigated many complex and unique cases through the federal and state court process, including Kentucky Whistleblower actions, Labor and Employment disputes, Federal due process challenges, and business contract disputes. While Shane has successfully tried cases for his clients before a Jury, he has excelled in reaching satisfactory resolutions in his clients’ cases before a trial is even needed. Over the last ten years, Shane has obtained some of the highest settlements on record in public employment cases throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Due to his consistent success in handling...

Committed to personally being involved and taking a “hands-on” approach to every case accepted. Over the last fourteen years, I have been personally involved in over 34 million dollars of personal injury verdicts or settlements. My experience includes litigation and trial representation with a concentration on cases involving complex personal injury, death and business litigation. When you become a client, I am available 24/7 to handle your legal needs. I personally handle your matter from start to finish — never handing it off to an associate.

Bill Hoge has been practicing law in Louisville for more than four decades and focusing on Family Law for better than half of that time. A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and former Chair of the Family Law Sections for both the Kentucky Bar Association and the Louisville Bar Association, Bill is a trial attorney with training as a mediator, arbitrator and collaborative Family Law professional. Bill remains active in the practice of law and is of counsel to the firm of Hoge Partners, PLLC, providing advice and guidance to his colleagues, Jim Murphy and...

Julie graduated from Spalding University in 1982 with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in mathematics. She received her law degree from the University of Louisville in 1985. She spent her last semester of law school at Hastings University in San Francisco where she interned for the Department of Corporations. She became a member of the California Bar Association in 1985 and the Kentucky Bar Association in 1987. From 1987 to 1993, Julie was employed as a Staff Attorney for the Honorable J. Wendell Roberts, US Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Kentucky. In 1994, Julie started her own...

Robert "Rob" A. Morrin was raised and educated in Richmond, Kentucky. He completed his undergraduate studies at Eastern Kentucky University, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2004. Upon application to Salmon P. Chase College of Law, he was awarded an academic scholarship which allowed him to attend.

While at Chase, he served as a Member of the Honor Council, a Student Representative in the Student Bar Association, Congressional Intern on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., a Group Leader for the pro bono project Water for Haiti, and as a Criminal Defense Intern with...

BREEN & WILLIFORD, INJURY LAWYERS, P.S.C. https://mikebreen.com/meet-the-team/william-williford/ William Williford is Kentucky & Tennessee attorney practicing in the area of personal injury and wrongful death; this includes automobile accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, premises liability and more. If you would like to speak with an attorney, call William Williford at Breen & Williford, Injury Lawyers, P.S.C. today at 270-782-3030. THE LAW FIRM YOU CHOOSE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Kentucky & Tennessee injury lawyer: WILLIAM J. WILLIFORD, Esq. Breen & Williford, Injury Lawyers, P.S.C. 870 Fairview Avenue, Suite 5 P.O. Box 3310 Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 ph: 270-782-3030 / 1-800-737-0010 fax: 270-782-3855 will@mikebreen.com https://www.mikebreen.com auto accidents; car accidents; trucking...

Charles "Charlie" Brown is a Louisville native and graduate of duPont Manual High School. He studied psychology at Bellarmine University and law at Valparaiso University School of Law. In fear of another Northwest Indiana winter, Charlie returned to Louisville after his graduation from law school. After law school, Charlie was first a Staff Attorney for a family court judge, and after that an Associate Attorney in a Louisville law firm. Seeing ample opportunity for innovation in the practice of law, and with some encouragement from Dad, Charlie struck out on his own. Charlie focused on offering those seeking a divorce...

I personally work with you to protect your career and family. I listen to your goals and weigh all the options with you. I represent injured workers, small business entrepreneurs, freelancers, and real estate investors. With over 15 years in the Northern Kentucky legal industry, I have worked for all sectors: government, nonprofits, small businesses, and multinational corporations.

Adam Futrell has spent a lifetime and built a career serving those who need help. From one of the South’s most respected law firms, to the Attorney General’s Office, and now in his independent practice as a personal injury and car accident lawyer, Adam’s passion has remained....justice.

People with serious, life changing personal injuries, including injuries from car accidents, have learned that they can trust Adam Futrell to listen to their needs, fight for their rights, and get the results they deserve.

There is no substitute for trust, and Adam Futrell works every day to be the most trusted partner in his...

Brian P. Halloran represents clients from all walks of life on a wide variety of matters, both in court and outside of court. Brian is an experienced trial attorney in both state and federal courts and focuses his practice on litigation matters. He’s advised clients from all across the country on numerous litigation matters in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and has practiced matters before courts in Ohio, Tennessee, California, Michigan and Alabama, but if focused on representing clients in Kentucky. He is a member of the exclusive “Million Dollar Jury Verdict” club and has recovered millions in...

Andrew’s childhood was shaped by the legal world. His mother (a former District Court Judge) and father (a personal injury lawyer) would often have discussions revolving around legal work and case facts. While he didn’t find these conversations appealing during adolescence, Andrew discovered that the legal industry became more and more captivating with age. Although increasingly intrigued by legalese, Andrew decided to embark on another path and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Accounting. However, at the end of his undergraduate experience, he realized he wouldn’t find fulfillment as an accountant and proceeded to attend Northern Kentucky University...

Jay R. Vaughn is a seasoned legal advocate for personal injury victims at the prestigious law firm of Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery, located in Louisville, Kentucky. With a dedicated focus on helping individuals who have suffered injuries in car accidents, truck collisions, and other incidents stemming from negligence or misconduct, Jay has solidified his reputation as a reliable ally for those in need. His academic journey began at Murray State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1999. He received his Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2002. Jay is licensed to...

With over seventeen years of intensive courtroom experience, Attorney Dyer has the expertise necessary to confidently and effectively represent Northeast Ohio clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce, dissolution, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, adoptions, modifications and restraining orders. She served as a Guardian ad Litem for minors in hundreds of cases, advocating for their best interest in custody matters. Attorney Dyer is one of a handful of lawyers certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Law Specialist. Attorney Dyer strives to meet her clients’ goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner, providing personalized...

Daryl Thomas Dixon started practicing Kentucky Personal Injury Law in 2000. Daryl has been on the front lines of Serious Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law battling for these injured victims and their families for over eleven years. Daryl focuses his practice to those Injured and Wrongful Death Cases from: Auto, Semi-Truck and Motorcycle Accidents Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Asbestos and Mesothelioma Litigation Railroad, River, and Boating Accidents Plane Crashes Daryl T. Dixon is a member of the Florida and Kentucky Bar Associations with a license to practice law in both Jurisdictions as well as the United...

Tom assists clients primarily in the areas of Family Law, Probate, Elder Law, Small Business Law, and Bankruptcy in Kentucky. He helps his clients address the challenges they are facing with a gentle hand and a depth of knowledge of the law. He has been serving clients in Northern Kentucky since 2009 as a solo-practitioner. He is compassionate and fierce in representing the needs of his clients. A 1999 graduate of Covington Latin School, Tom continues to actively support and volunteer at CLS where he currently serves on the School Board. He was previously the head coach of the Covington Latin...

Mr. Coleman is now the Managing Partner and majority owner of Hughes and Coleman Injury Lawyers, a firm he cofounded in 1985 with J. Marshall Hughes. The firm has grown during its 37 years, and currently has 30 attorneys and 10 offices in Kentucky and Tennessee, and an affiliated firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lee is proud that two of his sons, Benjamin and Andrew, are attorneys practicing with H&C. Lee earned his Law Degree from the University of Louisville, graduating in 1981, and earned his undergraduate Business Administration degree from the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1978. In 1985 Lee...

Attorney Tad Thomas dedicates his work to civil litigation and representing individuals and companies injured by negligent acts of others. He runs his own private practice that focuses on helping clients who have been involved in auto accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, or any other area of personal injuries.

John W. Crow is the founder of Crow Estate Planning and Probate, PLC which focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Business Planning. For years, John's focus has been on creating estate plans that protect clients' legacies as well as to help families navigate the probate process. John is passionate about educating clients on how their estate plan works and making sure that clients understand their plan before they sign. Relationships are the key to any relationship and John strives to understand clients' goals and what they wish to achieve. John practices law in Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky. He has been...

Joe has litigated cases in Ohio to successful conclusion over the past 26 years with amounts in controversy ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to several million dollars in dispute. He has been recognized by his peers as an Ohio Super Lawyer, a recognition given to only 5 percent of the state’s attorneys. Mr. Griffith has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a National Civil Trail Advocacy since 2004. During his career, Mr. Griffith has conducted well over 100 trials and has had many successful jury verdicts for his clients. Joe Griffith is a native of Portsmouth,...

Mariana was born and raised in Brazil until the age of fifteen when her family moved to the United States. During her childhood, Mariana learned her appreciation for hard work and commitment to the safety and well being of others from her father, an engineer, and her mother, a physician. These qualities drove her passion to become an attorney.

Following secondary school, Mariana attended the University of Louisville where she received a full athletic scholarship playing tennis. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a minor in chemistry. Mariana then proceeded to attend the Louis D. Brandeis School of...