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Benjamin "Tom" T.D. Pugh

Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
  • Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Criminal Law ...
  • Kentucky, Ohio
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Biography

Benjamin "Tom" Pugh was admitted to practice in 2010 and is a Founding Partner of Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. He is licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky. Tom has extensive insurance experience after spending three years in the industry. During law school, he externed with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy serving in the Kentucky Innocence Project.

Tom focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Civil Rights, and Business Litigation.

Tom grew up in Northern Kentucky, where he currently lives.

Practice Areas
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Insurance Defense
DUI & DWI
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    My initial consultations are free.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Kentucky
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Ohio
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6th Circuit
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky
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U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
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U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founding Partner
Pugh and Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
- Current
Asscoiate Attorney
O'Hara, Ruberg, Taylor, Sloan & Sergent
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Underwriter
Ohio Casualty Group
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Education
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
J.D. (2010) | Law
Chase Environmental Law Group; Kentucky Innocence Project
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University of Cincinnati
B.A. (2004) | English Literature
Dean's List; magna cum laude
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Awards
Excellent Rating
Avvo
Nick of Time Award
Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers, Inc.
Professional Associations
Kentucky Bar Association  # 94032
Member
- Current
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Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Member
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Activities: Lex Loci Committee, 2014-2017
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Ohio State Bar  # 0086781
Member
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American Bar Association  # 01945132
Member
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Cincinnati Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
I MISSED COURT, WHAT DO I DO?
Pugh & Roach Law Blog
NEW KENTUCKY SUPREME COURT OPINION SAYS "KENTUCKY JAILS CANNOT CHARGE YOU JAIL FEES IF CRIMINAL CHARGES DISMISSED"
Pugh & Roach Law Blog
What to Do (or Rather What Not to Do) Once You are Released from Jails
Pugh & Roach Law Blog
Requesting State Grand Jury Materials During Federal Civil Litigation
Lex Loci - Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
You and the Legal System Series - Personal Injury/Auto Accident, Hamilton County Law Library
Websites & Blogs
Website
Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
Blog
Legal Blog of Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. Community Service for "Drivers License Not On Person"?? Do I need this expunged? Is this a serious charge?
A: So, if your charges are indeed dismissed, you have the option to have the charge expunged 60 days after dismissal. You can pay a lawyer to do it, or you can try to do it yourself. You'll need to get a KSP certification first, that the charge is eligible for expungement. Her is a link for that: https://kycourts.gov/Expungement/Pages/process.aspx. It costs $40. Follow the instructions. As soon as you get the certification, you have I think 30 days to file a petition for expungement in the county where the charge is. Here is another link to help you out, so you can fill out the petition to have the charges expunged: http://www.cleanslatekentucky.com/ and http://www.cleanslatekentucky.com/instructions.html. This should get you started. And if you are not sure, contact a local lawyer in your area to assist you. Best of luck. ... Read More
Q. Was passenger in full coverage vehicle covered by farm burea ins. Hit by coal truck ins. by another ins. Both KY vehi
A: It sounds like you have what is called a PIP application. The car you were traveling in is covered by Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which covers the first $10,000 of medical bills, and a small portion of any lost wages. If you have injuries, I would speak with a personal injury attorney, as it gets complicated. The coal truck's insurance carrier will handle any pain and suffering award, plus anything that exceeds the PIP coverage. First things first, get your PIP application in so you can have your doctor's visits and hospital visits covered. Then, I would strongly recommend speaking with a personal injury attorney. I hope this helps.
Q. My wife had a person run a stop sign and pull out in front of her causing my wife to hit her car. How does this all work
A: If the other party is at fault, then you must submit a claim to the other party's insurance carrier. The insurance company will then either fix your car or "total" it out and pay you the fair market value. If you have full coverage insurance, you can submit the claim to your insurance carrier, and have them deal with the repairs, less whatever your deductible is. If you have injuries, or any passenger has injuries, you need to submit a claim to your insurance carrier for PIP/BRB (personal injury protection/basic reparation benefits) and your insurance will pay the first $10,000 of medical bills, and a portion of lost wages. This is where it starts to get complicated, and I would recommend speaking with a personal injury attorney to handle your claim. I hope this helps. ... Read More
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Enriquez-Perdomo v. Newman
US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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Contact & Map
Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
28 W. 5th. St.
Covington, KY 41011
Telephone: (859) 291-5555
Fax: (859) 287-2600
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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