Saint Matthews Lawyers

Michael Burns (“Mike”) started his own practice in August 2017. Following a career in information technology, he switched careers and after graduating from Brandeis School of Law in 2004, spent the next 11 years practicing insurance defense. Mike now focuses his practice representing a wide variety of personal injury victims, including wrongful death, commercial trucking collisions, slips and fall, premises liability, insurance bad faith, and motor vehicle collisions. Having defended the very same types of cases for 11 years, he has knowledge that will help him better serve his clients. Mike currently serves on the boards of...

Boutique-style, solo general practitioner, representing clients in all matters of family law, civil and probate practice, criminal misdemeanors and traffic court, and with business and real estate transactions. Court certified mediator. Hablamos Español.

Providing balanced legal counsel to individuals, families and businesses throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Practice areas include bankruptcy, probate and family law.

Kevin Shannon joined the Bryant Law Center in 1997. During his 25+ years with the firm he has resolved thousands of personal injury and vehicle accident claims. Kevin is admitted to the Kentucky Bar, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Kentucky Justice Association and the American Association for Justice, and has a Martindale BV Distinguished rating. Kevin is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a forum limited to trial...

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...

Jon-Michael Murphy received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2009. While attending the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, Jon-Michael worked as a law clerk for Bubalo, Hiestand & Rotman, PLC, a volunteer teacher for the Central High School Street Law Program, and volunteered in the Legal Aid Society's Self-help Clinic. In 2010, Jon-Michael formed his own law practice in Louisville, Kentucky. As a solo practitioner, Jon-Michael focused his practice on Bankruptcy, Family Law, Landlord/Tenant Law, and Business Law. After building his own legal practice for...

I provide legal representation in criminal defense, civil litigation, estate planning/probate and family law, among other areas. Please contact me today for your free consultation so we can discuss your legal matter and see how I can help.

WHAT DO I DO FOR YOU? As an experienced trial attorney in both criminal defense and insurance claims, I conduct investigations of insurance fraud on behalf of insurance companies and I defend and advise policy holders during such investigations. I also advise my clients regarding insurance coverage issues, including injury, property damage, arson, theft, and Kentucky motor vehicle PIP claims. I defend clients against charges involving alleged fraud and financial crimes, in addition to other criminal offenses. Contact me to defend your rights under your insurance policy and under the law.

Aaron Michael Murphy is a Louisville lawyer practicing in the area of personal injury claims and litigation. Car, truck and commercial vehicle accidents and premises liability cases. Aaron is an experienced trial lawyer who can help you pursue justice for your injury.

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 Pat McElhone, an attorney with a focus on representing victims of serious injury or death. With over 25 years of experience, I have earned recognition as one of Kentucky's Top Lawyers and have been consistently acknowledged as one of the Best Lawyers in the United States. Throughout my career, I have represented clients in Louisville and across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. My practice has also extended beyond state lines, as I have successfully litigated cases in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or wrongful death, I am dedicated to...

Matt has been a Member in Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Louisville office for more than a decade, practicing in state and federal courts on matters pertaining to complex commercial and contractual disputes, bankruptcy, foreclosures and debt collection issues.

Finding the right tactical approach to a challenge is just one way Matt works to achieve his clients' goals. He is dedicated to SKO’s commitment to outstanding service and aims to handle matters in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. This is supported by his role with SKO’s internal technology group to implement new tools and processes that help the firm deliver value...

After graduating law school, Ryan Vantrease began his career as an Assistant County Attorney for the Jefferson County Attorney's Office where he specialized in the prosecution of DUI and DUI related offenses. During his tenure with the County Attorney's Office, Ryan litigated all aspects of misdemeanor cases and conducted numerous trials by jury in Jefferson District Court. Ryan took this litigation experience with him when, in 2003, he became an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Jefferson County. While employed as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Ryan prosecuted all levels of felony criminal offenses in Jefferson Circuit Court, including numerous trials by jury....

Tyler has over 13 years of experience as a defense attorney, and has become an accomplished trial attorney in both DUI and felony cases. Tyler represents clients in federal criminal cases in U.S. District Court — Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. He is an expert at negotiations and finds creative solutions for clients in even the most difficult situations. He is fearless in defending clients against far more aggressive and powerful entities, and he is not afraid to take a case to trial. Tyler was born and raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago. He is a graduate with Highest...

John is a first generation attorney originally from the west side of Cleveland, OH, now residing in La Grange, KY. He comes from a blue-collar family and has worked many blue-collar type jobs, including landscaping, pizza delivery, general labor, lifeguarding, and garbage collection. Through working these jobs John has learned the value of hard work, loyalty and dedication. As your Louisville and Southern Indiana attorney, John has the training and experience to handle your legal problems.

LOUISVILLE ATTORNEY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ATTENTIVE CIVIL REPRESENTATION: Darby Smith has practiced for over 15 years in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and handles a broad range of civil matters and disputes for both individuals and businesses. As an attorney he is dedicated to always conducting a thorough examination of the facts, evidence and circumstances so that he can tailor his representation both to your specific needs and to the situation. His goal in acting as a lawyer in all civil matters is to achieve favorable results for his clients in a timely, cost-sensitive manner. He truly believes in...

small firm of Louisville attorneys offering over 45 years of collective experience in criminal law, immigration, small business representation, family law, consumer rights

Jesse earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Louisville in 2009. During law school he was awarded a limited legal practice license and worked for the Louisville Commonwealth's Attorney office.

He began working for Robert Cooley in 2010 focusing primarily on personal injury and bankruptcy cases. Jesse's advanced knowledge of technology and computer systems helped grow the law practice quickly. Five years later the pair founded Cooley & Offill.

Cooley & Offill has grown to become a regional law firm with three offices in Louisville, Lexington, and Owensboro.

Jesse is married to Natalie Offill, whom he raises a family with. He...

Doris Kim, an Associate at Gray & White Law, was born and raised in New York, New York. After graduating from Bronx High School of Science in Bronx, New York, Ms. Kim earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.

She then attended law school on an LSAT scholarship at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, and received her J.D. in 2002.

After graduating from law school, Ms. Kim returned to New York. She took the state bar examination and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2003. She then practiced...

I have been practicing law for over 30 years. I view every case as having it's own uniqueness, consequently I give personal attention to every client ..

No charge for an initial consultation and that can be over the phone.

I graduated from the University of Louisville in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. I went on to attend the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2000. After graduating from law school, I began my legal career at the Jefferson County Public Defenders Office. There, I honed my skills defending the accused. I also gained an appreciation for the value in treating everyone with respect and compassion, regardless of their circumstances. In 2003 I began my own practice. I focus on helping those facing criminal charges, individuals injured in accidents and in immigration...

Areas of Practice
Insurance Defense
Criminal - White Collar Criminal Defense- Government Investigations, Criminal Infractions, Federal Search Warrants, RICO Violations
Bad Faith Insurance Defense
Criminal Defense: State & Federal
Motor Vehicle Accidents-Defense
Slip and Fall-Defense
Premises Liability-Defense
Wrongful Death-Defense


Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation


Bar Admissions
Kentucky
Virginia
Indiana
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana


Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
Juris Doctor - 2012


Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
B.A. - 2007
Major: Spanish


Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH, June 2005
Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice


Honors and Awards
Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2019
National Association of Distinguished Counsel


Professional Associations and Memberships
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar...

Louisville native practicing criminal and civil litigation in Jefferson County and the surrounding counties. Admitted in Kentucky, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice Studies at Bellarmine University.

Areas of Concentration include Plaintiff personal injury work, Bankruptcy chapter 7 & chapter 13, Family Law and Estate Planning & Probate. Areas of Practice Personal Injury – Plaintiff Bankruptcy chapter 7 & chapter 13 Family Law Estate Planning Probate Mr. Cooley was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. He received his Undergraduate Degree, a BA in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in 1983. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Louisville in 1986. In 1994 the Cooley Law Office opened in Owensboro. Bar Admissions Kentucky, 1986 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit Education University of...