Augusta Lawyers

I wasn’t born into the legal profession. Growing up, the thought of becoming a lawyer never crossed my mind. My legal journey began on the same dirt road as many of you that are reading this is on … as a client. I had a child very young and sought legal advice about my visitation rights. I met with an attorney that advised me that it would be cheaper to sign my rights away and then just find him when he turned 18. I was flabbergasted at that notion! The problem was that he didn’t see me as a person,...

Amanda is a Kentucky licensed attorney practicing workers compensation law. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University, where she double majored in political science and sociology and graduated summa cum laude. She earned her Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

Tony's main focus lies in employment litigation, where he has achieved success by representing individuals who have asserted claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination, disability discrimination, and retaliation. Aside from handling discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases, Tony is skilled in negotiating severance agreements, litigating personal injury cases, and providing representation for individuals who have been injured by vaccines in the US Court of Federal Claims.

I have spent over 27 years representing both business entities and individuals in a wide array of legal matters, and practice extensively in the areas of Corporate/Business (formations and transactions), Employment and Labor, Estate Planning and Probate, Contracts/Leases, Commercial, Construction, Real Estate, Banking, Environmental and General Litigation.

No client is too small or too big, and my goal in the practice of law is to provide each client with the hands-on, drop everything attention they deserve.

I am the President of the Vent Haven Museum in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, the only museum in the world dedicated exlusively to the art of ventriloquism;...

Haley Stamm has over ten years of legal experience in a variety of complex practice areas, in both federal and state law. She has years of experience as an Attorney Advisor to federal administrative law judges, working on claims for disability benefits under the Social Security Act and under federal workers’ compensation programs. As an associate attorney at Lawrence & Associates, she is excited to be able to use her prior experience to help injured workers fight for their workers’ compensation claims in Kentucky. Haley graduated with honors from Northern Kentucky University and attended Salmon P. Chase College of Law....

Marque Carey is an attorney with over 11 years of experience in bankruptcy law. His practice focus is on consumer and business bankruptcy, including Chapter 7, 11 and 13. Marque has handled hundreds of cases as both a Trustee and Debtors counsel. In 2011 Marque was appointed as a Chapter 7 Trustee in the Western District of Kentucky. In addition to his extensive experience as a Trustee, Marque has 13 years' experience as a bankruptcy attorney. As a debtor's attorney he has experienced a multitude of scenarios and has the skillset to address those confidently. Marque values open and frequent communication with...

I am an attorney with over fifteen years of experience handling civil and criminal litigation as well as business and real estate transactions.

Milton S. (Chip) Goff, III, the founder of the Law Office of Milton Goff is an accomplished and experienced attorney with more than 20 years experience practicing law. Chip is a zealous advocate for injury victims and their families and has a proven record of success.

Chip has a reputation for exceptional results, professionalism, and integrity. He has represented clients throughout Kentucky and Ohio in both state and federal court and has argued cases before the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Court of Appeals. In addition to Ohio and Kentucky, he has represented...

I was born and raised in Alexandria, Kentucky, and I am proud to call this area home. I am a graduate of Newport Central Catholic High School. From there, I went on to attend Centre College while playing baseball. After graduating from Centre with degrees in Economics and Spanish, I took a job with General Electric as a Sales Analyst. Realizing my passions laid outside of the corporate setting, I attended Salmon P. Chase Law School at Northern Kentucky University and earned his J.D. in 2021. I am a member of Saint Mary Parish in Alexandria and enjoy spending time with...

J. Eric Rottinghaus maintains a diversified legal practice that includes Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Civil Rights, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Business Law, Education and School Law, Real Estate, Construction Law, and Insurance Defense. Eric is a lifelong Northern Kentucky resident. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Xavier University in 1998, and earned a Juris Doctor from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2001. Clients include individuals, families, and small businesses. Eric's practice exists to meet the personal, family, and business needs of his clients. Eric provides...

Highly-reviewed Ohio and Kentucky attorney focusing on personal injury and wrongful death cases.

After graduating with honors from Chase College of Law in 2014, Eric began representing victims who suffered catastrophic injury and loss as a result of another’s negligence. Since that time, Eric has focused his practice on representing those hurt from car accidents, commercial trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall incidents, and wrongful death claims.

Eric was named in the Top 40 under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2017 and 2018, and was named on of the Ten Best in Ohio by the American Institute...

Randy joined Mahan Law in 2017 after years of practicing civil litigation and contract law. He is well versed in business and mergers & acquisitions law, and transitions, including the preparation, review and negotiations of contracts, leases, employment agreements, employee handbooks, letters of intent and all other matters related to veterinary management, ownership and transitions.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky and grew up on a small farm outside Cincinnati, Ohio. Randy attended the University of Cincinnati, and in 2001 received a B.A. in Anthropology. He graduated from Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College...

Serving issues of the American Family, Professionals and Business. Divorce, Custody, Business Formation and Professional & Ethics Defense, Estate Planning Civil Litigation - Criminal Defense Constantly appearing in Hamilton, Clermont, Warren, Butler, Brown and Highland Counties Ohio

You do not have to go to court alone. I am a fighter if you need one!

My name is Zach Smith and I am an attorney with Hoffman Walker & Smith Firm in Florence, Kentucky.

I work with clients on Family Law issues, Probate matters, Civil and Contract Law, and focus on criminal defense as well.

My convenient office location allows me to help residents in Campbell County, Kenton County and Boone County KY - which includes the following Cities and Towns:

Burlington, Kentucky
Bromley, Kentucky
Alexandria, Kentucky
Florence, Kentucky
Covington, Kentucky
Bellevue, Kentucky
Hebron, Kentucky
Crescent Springs, Kentucky
California, Kentucky
Petersburg, Kentucky
Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Cold Spring, Kentucky
Richwood, Kentucky
Edgewood, Kentucky
Crestview, Kentucky
Union, Kentucky
Elsmere, Kentucky
Dayton, Kentucky
Walton, Kentucky
Erlanger, Kentucky
Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Fairview, Kentucky
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Melbourne, Kentucky
Fort Wright, Kentucky
Mentor, Kentucky
Independence, Kentucky
Newport,...

J. David Bender was licensed as an attorney in 1979. After many years of working as an associate attorney and partner in other law firms, Mr. Bender established his own firm in 2005 to better serve his clients’ interests. Mr. Bender is licensed to practice law in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. He is also admitted to the U. S. Supreme Court and the federal courts in all three states. His areas of practice include civil litigation, construction law, estate planning, and insurance defense, along with corporate, domestic, probate, and criminal law.

My name is Greg Kriege. I'm a Partner with the law firm of Blau & Kriege and have been with this law firm since 1988. I practice in the areas of Workers Compensation, Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning and Social Security. I represent clients from all over Northern Kentucky in Campbell County, Boone County, Kenton County and Pendleton County.

Privett Law Office PLLC is a general civil law office practicing in areas of family, business, real estate, wills and estates, and general civil litigation. Brian Privett is an Assistant County Attorney in Harrison County, Kentucky, is attorney for the Cynthiana-Harrison County-Berry Joint Planning and Zoning Commission, and is Of Counsel at Swinford & Sims, P.S.C. in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

A member of National College for DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Kentucky Bar Association Criminal Law Section (KBA), Kentucky Bar Association Worker's Compensation Section, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Tara is a native of Oxford, Ohio with strong ties to the community. She received her BA degree from Miami University in 1996. After a year of post-college work in Atlanta, Georgia, Tara returned to Cincinnati to work for the Mercy Health System in public relations. She went to law school at Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Northern Kentucky Law Review. She authored a law review article on the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was published in the Southern Illinois University Law Review. She then spent three years...

I am a native of Northern Kentucky, growing up in a large family in Erlanger. I am divorced and remarried with a blended family of four children and five grandchildren (so far). I focus my legal practice on family law, estate planning, and probate because I find a strong connection with these areas of law. My clients come to me because they want an attorney that understands not only the legal side of their case, but also the emotions and underlying motivators of the people involved in their case. This is my strength.

W. Ron Adams (b. April 26, 1957), attorney, philanthropist, family man, was born a son of an underground coal miner in Uniontown, Kentucky. Adams suffered extreme poverty and abuse throughout his youth and at 19 years of age became a quadriplegic as a result of being crushed in an underground coal mining accident. Adams attributes his early motivation coming from a loving mother and his own inward drive. He attended college after the mining accident and received 4 degrees and became one of the first 3 in Northern Kentucky University’s history to receive a joint, JD/MBA in 1987. Adams...

Jennifer practices exclusively in the areas of tax and business. She has assisted thousands of clients with offers in compromise and audits with the both the IRS and most of the fifty states, including Alaska and Hawaii. She is also outside counsel to numerous corporate clients. Jennifer’s extensive business practice includes new business formation, the purchase and sale of existing businesses, mergers and acquisitions, tax-free divisions and reorganizations, strategic and succession planning, contract negotiations, employment agreements, corporate compliance, private placement securities offerings, and trademark and copyright filings. Jennifer also assists clients in selling companies through...

It is my mission to provide high quality legal service with integrity, professionalism and respect for my clients and the community. I am licensed in Kentucky & Ohio, as well as the Eastern District of Kentucky, the Western District of Kentucky, the Southern District of Ohio and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Colby Cowherd is a partner with the firm, joining after having practiced in Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury for nearly a decade. He enjoys obtaining successful results for his injured clients, and he has done so hundreds of times, whether through settlement, mediation, or trial. Colby relishes appearing before juries on behalf of his clients. Colby was born and raised in Northern Kentucky and is proud to call it home, as his family has done for several generations. He attended Dixie Heights High School and lives in Villa Hills with his Daughter. Colby graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2004, and Salmon...

My name is Kim Coleman and I have more than 20 years of experience as a bankruptcy lawyer. I was born and raised in the Cincinnati area and received my law degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in Northern Kentucky. During my career, I have practiced law in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia helping people and businesses reorganize or wipe out their debt. I have represented hundreds of clients, and handled hundreds of court appearances. I can assist you with, including Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, and Rebuilding your Credit. I also assist you...

When real challenges present themselves, you need to have experienced counsel to help guide your decisions and to help you protect yourself. Having that kind of guidance and representation can help give you peace of mind that whatever conflict or legal challenge you are faced with that you will be able to face it effectively. Experienced Personal Injury Representation One of the most challenging events that can occur in someone's life is to suffer a serious personal injury. When the accident or other event that caused your injury was caused by another, you need to have the experienced representation of an attorney...

Doug Peterson, Attorney-at-law, has a solid background of 20 years' Corporate Finance experience which is being put to work today in his legal practice where his focus has shifted from Wall Street to helping ordinary individuals and Small Businesses on Main Street. Doug Peterson graduated Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor degree from Northern Kentucky University's Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where he earned Dean's List each year from 2017 to 2020, and was awarded the Santen & Hughes Outstanding Student in Tax Law Award in 2020. Doug also holds a Master's of Business Administration from Loyola...

Matt earned his Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law where he attended the evening division as an adult professional. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Thomas More College. Matt completed a two-year legal apprenticeship prior to licensure under the direct guidance of John R. Kummer, longtime Northern Kentucky attorney and former Kenton County Deputy Master Commissioner. Prior to attending law school, Matt worked for a private group of international consumer brands and overseas manufacturing partners. In this role, he engaged in product and brand development strategies for the United States retail market. Matt worked alongside the...

Ms. Bagliore is a graduate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law that was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 1980. Jayma is an Associate at the law offices of O'Connor, Acciani and Levy that practices in the area of bankruptcy law. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Ms. Bagliore is a valuable asset to our firm.

Jess Tepe (“Jess”) is a licensed attorney in both Ohio and Kentucky. She is owner and managing attorney of Jessica Tepe & Assoc., LLC. The firms practice areas include Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Business Formations, and Commercial Real Estate Transactions,

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Jess graduated cum laude from Chase College of Law at NKU in May 2016. After obtaining her Ohio License to practice in May 2017, Jess spent nearly two years working with Thomas H. Bergman & Assoc., LLC (“THB”), a small general practice firm in Blue Ash, Ohio. Jess worked alongside the managing attorney, Thomas Bergman, and handled various...

Experienced attorney who handles family law cases (divorce, custody, timesharing, visitation and child support), real estate disputes (contracts, property lines, partitions, easements, right of ways and roads), personal injury cases (car accidents, slip and fall and other negligence), estates (probate, wills and will contests), prepares deeds, wills, power of attorney documents and business formation documents, debt collection and defense cases and business and contract disputes in Mount Sterling/Montgomery County, Owingsville/Bath County, Morehead/Rowan County, Flemingsburg/Fleming County, Stanton/Powell County, Winchester/Clark County and other communities in Central and Eastern Kentucky.

Experience in Real Estate Title and Closings, and other related matters, we can help. I am a graduate of Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University and did undergraduate work at Thomas More College and Midway College.

I have represented a variety of employers in workers' compensation claims since 2009. I attended Hanover College where I received a B.A., magna cum laude, in Communication. I then attended Northern Kentucky University's Salmon P. Chase College of Law and earned my J.D., magna cum laude, in 2008. During law school, I served as an associate editor for the Northern Kentucky Law Review and as the Student Bar Association Vice President for two years. My clients range from small businesses to multinational, Fortune 100 companies, and I have extensive experience with counseling them through all aspects of workers' compensation...

Since being admitted to practice in the State of Ohio in 2001 and the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2002, Jason C. Kuhlman has represented businesses, executives, and business principals in a variety of business to business disputes and internal business disputes, ranging from business divorces, breach of contract claims, claims involving other business or financial wrongdoing, and many other types of claims. Jason's approach is simple: determine the client's goal, develop the strategy to reach it, and execute as efficiently as possible. Whether it is a dispute with another party, with a partner, with an insurance company, or a...