Berea Lawyers

Benjamin has always had an interest in helping others. In high school he tutored children in math at the Boys and Girls Club. From there he learned the great sense of accomplishment and purpose from helping others. In pursuit of his passions, he attended Western Kentucky University achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics. Following his undergraduate studies, he moved to Lexington with his wife and children to attend law school at the University of Kentucky. At Hughes & Coleman, Benjamin utilizes his desire for helping others to fight for the results his clients need. He understands that when someone...

Sabina is a first-generation immigrant and is bilingual in Bosnian and English. Her passion for helping others began early on. Sabina would translate for many members of the Bosnian community and volunteered at many international events. Following high school, Sabina attended Western Kentucky University where she pursued her undergraduate degree. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts as a double major in Political Science & Psychology with a minor in Criminology. Sabina obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law. During her college career, Sabina stayed involved in extracurricular activities and served as the president of Phi...

Kendra grew up in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Clinton County, Kentucky. Once she graduated high school, she decided to further her education at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, a few hours from home. During undergrad, Kendra majored in English and ended up graduating with a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Kentucky. After receiving her diploma, Kendra took her education a step further, attending the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, which is where she received her Juris Doctorate. At UK Law, Kendra was the Special Features Editor of Volume 110...

Personal injury lawyer Don McKenna has been a member of the Hare Wynn team since 1997. With more than 22 years in practice, Don has helped numerous clients across the country fight for the just compensation they were owed after someone else’s negligence caused them harm. Several of his successful verdicts have even set new precedents in the legal field. While he handles a wide variety of cases, including wrongful death, environmental issues, and product liability, Don is especially passionate about cases involving government fraud. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Best Lawyers in America®.

James R. Moncus III is a co-founder, managing partner, and skilled personal injury attorney at Minner Vines Moncus. His practice has encompassed everything from serious automobile accidents to fraud to wrongful death to month-long aviation accident federal court cases. Jamie has been repeatedly included in the Super Lawyers® list every year since 2011, is AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, and has been included two times in the National Law Journal’s “Top 100 List” for successfully obtaining multi-million dollar verdicts in 2011 and 2013. When assisting his clients, Jamie works hard to provide the exceptional representation they need and the compassionate...

I joined Hare Wynn in 2015 and work primarily in the areas of class action and mass tort litigation. Recently, along with several other Hare Wynn lawyers and the Attorney General’s offices of Montana and Alaska, I negotiated the largest consumer protection settlement related to drug misbranding in both Montana and Alaska. These settlements resulted in a payout of $15.25 million to the state of Alaska and $16.7 million to the state of Montana. I was also part of a team of Hare Wynn lawyers who secured a $310 million settlement on behalf of a Class of investors who had...

Business litigation attorney Bruce McKee has been with Hare Wynn for more than three decades. With over 35 years of legal experience, he is prepared to aggressively fight for the rights of his clients. He handles much of the firm's appellate work, thoroughly researching various complex matters and preparing for settlement or trial. He has been recognized by numerous prestigious organizations, including Martindale-Hubbell®, The Best Lawyers in America®, and Super Lawyers® Magazine, and is admitted to practice throughout Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas, and the United States Supreme Court. Need an attorney? Call Hare Wynn to discuss your case today.

W. Thomas Bunch was born in Ashland, Kentucky in 1940. He was admitted to the Kentucky bar in 1965. He is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1962 and his L.L.B. in 1964, both from the University of Kentucky. He is a member of Sigma Chi national fraternity, Beta Gamma Sigma, an honorary fraternity, and Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternities. Mr. Bunch was a member of the staff...

It is the goal of everyone at the Julie Butcher Law Office to help and guide our injury clients through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether the client has just lost his or her soul mate due to the careless negligence of another or the client's family faces financial ruin because the primary bread winner becomes disabled, we offer calm and order through our knowledge and navigation of the legal system. That is why our motto is "compassion, integrity and results." We choose to be different from most other injury attorneys. Our clients are not nameless, faceless, interchangeable parts...

Member and Vice Chair, Kentucky Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Volunteer Mediator, Fayette County District Court Small Claims Mediation Program First International Mediation Institute (IMI) Qualified Mediator Qualified for recognition as IMI Certified Mediator Completed Assessment, IMI Online Mediator Specialization Certified Dispute Resolution Analyst, NextLevel Mediation Member, American Bar Association ODR Task Force Working Group III Member, American Bar Association (ABA) and its Dispute Resolution Section Individual Panel Member, ADR ODR International Fellow, World Mediation Organization Life Fellow, Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF), nonprofit, charitable arm of Kentucky’s legal community

Innovative and entrepreneurial legal services for businesses and individuals. Montague Law's goal is to help clients be successful, protect their intellectual capital, and find good solutions to their legal disputes and other problems, all without wrecking their budgets.

My practice is primarily focused on immigration law. I represent clients in removal proceedings before the immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals. I also assist clients in filing petitions with the Department of Homeland Security (e.g., DACA, victim visas, asylum and family-based) and the Department of State (i.e., visas). Our firm CF Abogados also handles criminal, family and civil matters. We speak Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. We offer free consultations and would be happy to assist you. As an army brat, I lived in South and Central America for much of...

William B. Norment III (brecknorment@gmail.com) is a zealous advocate for his clients and regularly appears on their behalf in circuit, family, and district courts across Kentucky. Mr. Norment is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. Mr. Norment earned his law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2013 where he graduated in the top third of his class. At UK, he also served as a staff member of the Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Law,...

Sam was born and raised in East Providence, Rhode Island. In 1995, he moved to western Kentucky, graduating high school from Murray High and college from Murray State. After completing his 1L year at Tulane Law School, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, prompting Sam to transfer to the University of Louisville. He graduated there with his JD in 2007. Sam is the first to admit that he wasn’t the best student in law school; his passion for the law didn’t arise until he began fighting for clients as a Plaintiff’s attorney. In his first two years working for a high...

James J. (“Jay”) Varellas, III, has joined Varellas & Varellas, of counsel, after practicing as an attorney at law firms in New York City and San Francisco. Jay has spent much of his legal career litigating large-scale class actions and other complex litigation disputes around the country. While an attorney practicing in New York, he was part of the trial team that tried a multi-billion-dollar class action to a jury verdict in a four-month trial in federal court. He also has trial experience involving claims of bad-faith denial of insurance claims. Over his career, Jay has litigated numerous class actions...

S. Hughston Nichols is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Hare Wynn. Hughston is passionate about his work at the firm, offering personalized, one-on-one attention and compassionate guidance for his clients. With more than a decade in practice, he works tirelessly in pursuit of the maximum recovery his clients are owed when someone else's negligent actions cause them harm. He has successfully recovered million and multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for injured victims and their families and has also helped individuals facing complex contract disputes. Contact the firm to schedule your free consultation today.

Greg graduated with his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2007 and after graduation began working for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) as a criminal prosecutor. The CCSAO is the 2nd largest prosecutors' office in the United States. Greg began his career as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Appeals Division, where he honed his ability to conduct legal research and formulate persuasive legal arguments in writing. He argued multiple cases in the Illinois Court of Appeals and wrote nearly 35 appellate briefs. After years in the Appeals Division, he was promoted...

Richard David Lom works in downtown Lexington, KY on the 9th floor of the PNC Bank Tower. He attended NKU Salmon P. Chase College of Law and his boutique firm handles legal matters involving Entertainment Law, Real Estate Law (Commercial & Residential), Divorce Law and Business Law.
Richard is also a licensed Real Estate Broker, a pinned CCIM and a former TV News Anchor with 16 years experience in the broadcast industry, including LEX-18 NBC.

With over 31 years of practicing exclusively in the field of workers' compensation and actively being involved with the system, Timothy Wilson proves to be passionate about the area. His firm, Wilson & McQueen, which he started in 1987, is now recognized as a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” by US News and World Report. Wilson has also been recognized year after year for his work and dedication towards the field of workers' compensation.

Mr. Simms graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in 1991 and received his J.D. from the University of Louisville in 1995. Prior to starting Atkinson, Simms & Kermode, he was engaged in practice with Hayden & Butler P.S.C. Mr. Simms is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and is admitted to practice in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. Mr. Simms is also a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. His areas of practice include consumer and business bankruptcy and reorganization, bankruptcy litigation and bankruptcy trustee representation. He has lectured numerous times...

Born and raised in South Carolina, I graduated from Clemson University in 1968 and joined the U.S. Navy. After serving in the Navy in Florida, Rhode Island, California (received Masters of Management degree at United States Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California); South Carolina, shipboard on the USS BLAKELY (DE 1072) with port calls in Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Port Au Prince Haiti, Charleston South Carolina, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada; Stavanger Norway; Copenhagen Denmark; Kiel Germany; and Brest France. Subsequent Navy shore duty in Charleston South Carolina; Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas....

Personal injury attorney Alva C. Caine has been a member of the Hare Wynn team since 1971. As Of Counsel for the firm, he provides valuable insight and legal assistance for a vast array of complex and difficult cases. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Alva spent three years with the United States Army before ultimately deciding to pursue a career in law. His extensive career has earned him an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating possible, and recognition from The Best Lawyers in America®. Call Hare Wynn today for a free case evaluation!

Tyler D. George is a founding partner of the Cessna & George Law Firm, where he helps clients in London and Southeast Kentucky in a variety of legal areas. Mr. George focuses his practice on personal injury cases, which include car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence. Mr. George also represents clients in Social Security Disability cases. Above all else, Tyler is committed to providing quality and ethical representation to every client, every time.

The majority of my work is helping small business owners and companies work through difficult financial times, by restructuring debts and reorganizing operations, either in or outside the bankruptcy system.

Caryn has extensive experience with Debtor and Creditor Legal Issues arising in Bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy situations (Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 cases), including representation of both debtors and creditors in complex cases. My mission is to provide top-quality legal advice and services to my clients within the scope of my law practice. Caryn is also proficient at drafting Last Wills & Trust, Probate cases, and other elder law issues.

Since opening his own law office in 1997, Frank Jenkins has dedicated his practice to helping disabled workers and individuals obtain the Social Security Disability benefits to which they are entitled. Frank's law firm in Lexington serves car accidents, personal injury, social security disability, worker's compensation, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and DUI/DWI offenses in Kentucky.

James helps clients through every step of the legal process, from setting up claims to jury trials. The primary focus of James’s practice is helping people who have been injured due to the negligence of some other person or business. James has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients who have been injured due to no fault of their own. In his spare time, James enjoys many outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, and kayaking. James also stays connected to the Lexington community by volunteering with the Amachi mentorship program and serves at the Treasurer for the Rosemill Neighbor’s Association. James...

Mission-driven attorney who skillfully represents clients in bankruptcy & other civil litigation matters.

Ivey practices in civil litigation, focusing on business law, equine law, contract formation, liquor licensing, and general legal matters. Ivey graduated from University of South Florida in 2009 and has experience in human resources and the mortgage industry. She moved to Kentucky to attend the University of Kentucky College of Law and is licensed to practice in Kentucky and her home state of Florida. Ivey enjoys incorporating her background in horses and experience with her family of entrepreneurs in real estate development and other small businesses. She lives in Lexington with her husband, three dogs and two cats, and enjoys her...