Carrie Lawyers

TJ Massey is a trial attorney whose practice focuses primarily on nursing home neglect, medical malpractice and wrongful death claims. He brings a wealth of litigation experience to Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, including years of trial experience. During his career, TJ’s practice has focused almost exclusively on civil litigation and representing clients injured by nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, professional negligence and catastrophic personal injury. His legal career includes experience defending a large Kentucky nursing home chain. Ultimately, TJ left civil defense and resumed his practice as a trial attorney to represent and...

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.

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...

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

Rebecca Hurst is the Managing Partner at Hurst & Hurst, Attorneys at Law. She, along with her husband, attorney Daniel Hurst are founding partners of the firm. Rebecca’s practice focuses primarily on Family & Divorce Law, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury.

She is committed to providing her clients with the legal services they need and prioritizes continuing legal education to help her better serve her clients. That is why Rebecca was recognized by the Kentucky Bar Association in 2015 and given an award for her efforts.

Born and raised in Berea, Kentucky on her family’s farm, she grew up working on the farm...

At the Kessinger Law Group, we represent plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration matters. As a former Assistant United States Atttorney and Career Law Clerk to a United States District Judge, I have learned what leads to success in the courtroom. Based on this experience, I am able to develop a strategy to achieve your goals in a timely manner through a clearly defined pathway. I will not waste your money on useless litigation tactics, unnecessary motions or wasteful maneuvers designed to increase your legal bill without providing sound,...

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...

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...

Charles D. Johnson is a native of Pikeville, KY. He is very excited about being able to join the attorneys at Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C. and continue the tradition of providing excellent legal service to the people of eastern Kentucky, southeastern Kentucky, and central Kentucky.

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...

Mr. Peterson has been a trial attorney since graduating from the University Of Kentucky College of Law. He has obtained millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his clients. As lead counsel, Mr.Peterson has tried multiple criminal cases to a jury verdict and enjoys an undefeated record. Mr. Peterson has also served as lead counsel and tried multiple civil cases to jury verdict with successful results. Prior to starting the Peterson Law Office, Mr. Peterson was a partner/shareholder at a large insurance defense law firm in Lexington. His practice representing the insurance companies and their insureds in the highest level...

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...

A graduate of Harvard Law School, personal injury attorney Christopher S. Randolph, Jr. has litigated a wide variety of complex cases in 12 states across the country. He currently assists Hare Wynn with its representation of U.S. corn farmers in a national class action lawsuit against Syngenta, and regularly handles a number of injury and business law cases. In addition to being a skilled attorney, Chris is a published author. He has written several articles on complex litigation issues for the Alabama Lawyer and Defense Counsel Journal. Call Hare Wynn for a free consultation today!

Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC co-founder, managing partner, and trial lawyer Brian M. Vines is committed to helping ordinary individuals fight for the justice and recovery they are owed when someone else's negligence results in serious, life-altering injuries. With more than a decade of legal experience under his belt, Brian handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including nursing home abuse, qui tam cases, and more. He particularly focuses on serious personal injuries and complex litigation. He has been honored with the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars Mid-South Award and is a member of numerous prestigious legal organizations. Need a...

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,...

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.

Randi McCoy is a staff attorney and skilled qui tam and whistleblower lawyer at Hare Wynn. After joining the firm in 2015 as a law clerk, she was quickly promoted to staff attorney and has since proven herself a valuable member of the Hare Wynn team. With every case she handles, Randi works to understand her client’s unique goals and the details of each different situation. She is committed to creating positive change and making a real impact in the lives of her clients. She primarily works on False Claims Acts cases. Contact the firm today for a free consultation!...

Personal injury attorney S. Shay Samples has been practicing law for more than 40 years, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive representation for injured victims and their families throughout the state of Alabama. Throughout his decades-long career, Shay has tried hundreds of cases and earned numerous record-breaking jury verdicts, including many million and multi-million dollar verdicts. With every client he assists, he works hard to create a meaningful personal relationship built on communication and understanding. Need a personal injury lawyer for your serious legal matter? Call Hare Wynn today for a complimentary case evaluation!

At Gilbert Law Group PLLC (formerly Denney, Morgan, Rather & Gilbert), in Lexington, our lawyers have vast knowledge of the Lexington area and Kentucky law. We can successfully represent you in a divorce proceeding and against insurance companies. We want to be YOUR lawyer.

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...

Kevin has spent his career representing clients throughout the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky, from Pikeville to Paducah. With experience in medical malpractice claims, civil litigation, and criminal cases, Kevin has represented victims on nearly all fronts. His path to becoming a lawyer started first with Kevin earning a B.A. in Political Science, graduating with distinction from the University of Kentucky. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Prior to joining Hughes & Coleman, Kevin worked in public service as Assistant County Attorney for the Carter County Attorney’s Office in Grayson, Kentucky, before...

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.

To Kate Dunnington, the Assistant Managing Partner at Becker Law Office, there’s more to serving clients than giving sound legal guidance. There’s also the more human side of providing emotional support for them during difficult times. “A lot of times people are angry about the situation they’re in, and they’re nervous about what’s going to happen,” she says. “The part I like most about my work is talking with these people, connecting with them, and putting myself in their shoes as best I can. I try to help and direct them throughout the process, keep them informed and ease their minds...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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Kevin has been engaged in the general practice of law, with an emphasis in real estate, banking, creditor's rights, lending and commercial law, since 1979. Kevin obtained a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, with distinction, from Eastern Kentucky University in 1976, and received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 1979, where he was a member of the Brandeis Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. Kevin has served on the House of Delegates and on the Ethics Committee of the Kentucky Bar Association. Kevin...

Thomas Cothran was born in Danville and raised in Central Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky for his Bachelor of Arts, and graduated magna cum laude. Thomas Cothran attended the University of Kentucky College of Law, graduating in the top 15% of the class. A former member of the Kentucky Law Journal's editorial board, he has worked for the Legislative Research Commission, the staff arm to the Kentucky General Assembly. Thomas Cothran worked for the Fayette County Family Court's First Division as a staff attorney. A recipient of the Kentucky Defense Counsel, Thomas Cothran has appeared in...