Independence Lawyers

EXPERIENCE Tonya is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Kentucky. She limits her practice to Estate Planning and Administration, Family Law and Bankruptcy. She has been practicing since 2012. For the last two years, Tonya has transitioned from focusing on Family Law to focusing on estate planning and administration. She recently completed a certification in estate planning and is in the process of completing the advanced certification. She has 60 hours of mediation training and has previously been appointed as a GAL in multiple counties. MILITARY Tonya has been a member of the Kentucky National Guard since 2001. For the...

Justin L. Lawrence focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, worker's compensation, maritime injuries, wrongful death, and bankruptcy. Justin is a 2002 Cum Laude graduate of the University of Kentucky with Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. While at the University of Kentucky, he was awarded the prestigious Woodson B. Gudgell scholarship. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2005. In law school, he served as Vice President of the SBA and Justice of Phi Alpha Delta's Hoffman Chapter. Justin was also honored with the Alex P. Hotchkiss Award...

My name is Bob Blau and I have helped injured clients in Northern Kentucky and the greater Cincinnati area. since 1982. I won a jury verdicts in the millions of dollars for a client whose mother was killed in a truck crash and have won multiple other jury verdicts for my clients.I have also over the last 35 years settled cases for millions of dollars.Lets face it experience makes a big difference. My experience includes car, truck and motorcycle accidents, product liability, slip and fall, motorcycle accidents and death claims. Today, my partner Greg Kriege and I serve all...

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...

Mike's practice focuses on estate planning and probate administration, including complex matters involving multiple heirs, contested estates, asset protection, corporations and real estate. Mike has experience as corporate counsel for several corporations and LLCs in Northern Kentucky.

As a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky, Mike is very active with the community and routinely volunteers for organizations such as St. Agnes Church, Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky, Inc., St. Charles Care Center and PrimeWise through St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Mike frequently speaks regarding estate planning and probate to various community organizations.

PROBATE: Michael K. Ruberg is experienced in representing executors, administrators and various...

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.

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...

Danielle began her legal career at Lawrence & Associates in July 2015. Her practice areas currently include Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury. She graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2014 and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in May 2015. Prior to practicing law, Danielle pursued a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Cincinnati and spent 8 years as a public school teacher and Director of a private school.

During law school, Danielle was a member of the Client Counseling Competition team with a successful finish in the regional competition in Michigan. She...

As a proud American, Ryan Really served his country in Iraq. Now, as a veteran, Really continues to serve his country by helping people find the economic and personal freedom that they deserve. With an in-depth knowledge of legal experience from both a creditor’s and a debtor’s perspective, Mr. Really is prepared to fight to protect his clients' rights in financial matters.

Mike has practiced private law since 1982. He is licensed to practiced in both Kentucky and Ohio. He is admitted in all Kentucky and all Ohio Courts and local federal courts. Mike practice areas include: real estate, business law & transactions, estate planning and probate, business litigation including will contest and estate litigation. Mike has lived and practiced in Northern Kentucky his entire career. He is married to Kym Sutton and has four grown sons. Mike is a trusted legal advisor. He will listen to your legal needs or issues and give...

Charles Bryant Redmond is an attorney in Florence, Kentucky. He holds a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from The Salmon P. Chase College of Law and a Bachelor of Science diploma from Eastern Kentucky University. Mr. Redmond is originally from Maysville, Kentucky, but found a new home in Northern Kentucky after graduating from law school. During law school, Mr. Redmond was employed as a law clerk at Fox, Wood, Wood & Estill in Maysville, Kentucky, and then at Legal Aid of the Bluegrass in Covington, Kentucky. In 2021, he joined The Gillispie Law Firm, P.C., practicing in the areas...

Ronald Johnson, a highly experienced trial lawyer based in Kentucky, specializes in advocating for individuals and families impacted by various legal issues such as defective drugs, medical devices, chemicals, hazardous property conditions, semi-truck collisions, automobile wrecks, medical malpractice, and product liability claims. In 2021, Johnson secured the 4th largest personal injury verdict in Kentucky's history, obtaining a $74 million award from a Boone County jury, later settling for a confidential amount. His extensive career includes successfully trying complex cases in Kentucky, Illinois, and Ohio, notably achieving a federal court verdict exceeding $7 million in a medical device case. Johnson has...

As the managing partner of Becker Law Office, Gregory J. Bubalo approaches every case from three valuable perspectives. He brings the skill of an accomplished trial lawyer, the strategic insights of a former defense counsel and the empathy of a former accident victim. He understands the strategies that defense attorneys use and how to overcome them. He has a passion for helping accident victims rebuild their lives, knowing firsthand the disruption that a serious injury can cause a victim and his or her family. When Becker Law Office founder Gary Becker asked Bubalo to join the firm in 1999, Bubalo saw...

Ryan’s practice focuses on personal injury and wrongful death litigation and trial practice, including: motor vehicle wrecks; tractor trailer wrecks; motorcycle wrecks; pedestrian injuries; defective vehicles, including sudden acceleration and airbag defects; defective medical devices; premises liability; general negligence; uninsured and underinsured motorist claims; and, bad faith claims. Ryan Turner does not represent insurance companies and strongly believes in making our communities safer through the American civil justice system.

Melissa Doss is from Lexington, Kentucky. She grew up in a family that greatly valued compassion, hard work, sincerity and education. Melissa graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism. While at the University of Kentucky, Melissa was on the Dean’s list, a member of student government, and was in the Society of Professional Journalists. Shortly after graduating from the University of Kentucky, Melissa married her high school sweetheart, Daniel. Melissa received a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law in May of 2012. While in law school, Melissa...

Pete is licensed to practice in Ohio and Kentucky. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Pete focuses his practice on workers’ compensation and personal injury, but enjoys maintaining a broad practice. As a result, his experience in workers’ compensation litigation and personal injury work is supplemented by trial experience in family law and medical malpractice cases.

Pete graduated cum laude from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law. He was one of only two students in his graduating class to receive the Certificate for Excellence in Advocacy. Shortly before graduation, he was...

If you need help and are looking for an experienced Social Security Disability Lawyer in Northern Kentucky or Ohio, who can assist you in navigating the sometimes very complex process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits, then call the law office of Michael Monce. We will assist you in your initial claim and at the reconsideration level, and we will also represent you at a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge if this becomes necessary.

In addition, there is no charge for your first visit, and there also is no attorney fee unless your claim is allowed by the Social...

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,...

Justin Sanders focuses his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on wrongful death and catastrophic injury in car and truck wreck cases. Justin has a long record of success helping families who suffered injury through no fault of their own and extensive courtroom and first chair jury trial experience. Justin attended the University of Chicago, then transferred to the University of Kentucky, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Justin played on the varsity baseball teams at both schools and earned a spot on the SEC Academic Honor Roll each year while at UK. In 2004, Justin graduated Cum Laude from...

I was raised in the eastern Kentucky region. I am a 2010 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Pikeville College, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. While at Pikeville College, I was awarded the Trustee Scholarship and I was the 2009-2010 president of the Student Government Association. I was also the Salutatorian of my graduating class. After graduating college, I moved to Northern Kentucky to attend Salmon P. Chase College of Law. While in law school, I served as Clerk and Justice for the Hoffman Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International....

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.

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;...

I am an active listener and compassionate attorney. My goal is to help my clients to achieve their objectives and a better life. I am a dual-qualified attorney in Ohio (2021) and Brazil (2012). I have more than 9 years of experience in Brazil and the US. I currently focus my practice on Social Security Disability and Bankruptcy.

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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....

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.

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,...

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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...