Shelby County Lawyers

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.

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...

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.

Cassie Clagett is a family law and divorce attorney at Clagett Law, who has helped clients through difficult times in Elizabethtown and the surrounding area for over 7 years. Cassie began her career as a consumer protection lawyer for a mid-size law firm in Chicago, Illinois, wherein she helped clients handle their lemon law and warranty rights claims against all the major car manufacturers. In 2011, Cassie moved back to her hometown of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, where she represented both plaintiffs and defendants, focusing her practice on insurance defense, personal injury, product liability, and employment law. In 2015,...

Mark P. Bryant is a native of Paducah, Kentucky. He is a past president of the Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorneys Association; an Eagle Scout; on the board of the Four Rivers Counsel, Boy Scouts of America, and; in 1986 was selected to receive the Outstanding Commonwealth's Attorney in Kentucky award. In 1989, he was selected by the Jackson Purchase Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police, as citizen of the year and was awarded by the Paducah/ McCracken County Child Watch for outstanding service to the children of Paducah and McCracken County. Mark P. Bryant served as First Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in McCracken County...

Hishem Alsalman specializes in immigration law and personal injury, with a strong focus on simplifying complex matters for you. My diverse background has given me valuable insights into the world of immigration. I've assisted numerous individuals in navigating intricate immigration procedures, including removal defense, family-based immigration, fiance(e) visas, work visas, asylum with USCIS and Immigration Court, humanitarian parole, citizenship and naturalization, credible fear interviews, and car accidents. My aim is to unravel legal intricacies, empowering you to make well-informed decisions.

"We handle serious cases to get your life back!"

OLASH is a respected lawyer known throughout Kentucky for successful results in jury trials in serious cases!


I know how to get a good deal/plea bargain with over 100 trial cases experience.

OLASH will not be outworked. When I meet a client I ask him or her what outcome he or she expects. We discuss the probability of achieving the desired outcome and the possible approaches. Since 1988 as a defense lawyer I have represented 1000?s of people in criminal cases. I have 25 years of courtroom experience and a history...

Austin Kennady is a native of McCracken County. He grew up in the Heath community and is a 2007 honors graduate of Heath High School. Austin graduated from the University of Kentucky cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2011. While at UK, Austin participated in the Student Government Association, Sigma Chi Fraternity where he served as treasurer of their charity event, and worked as treasurer for a student investment group. He received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2014.

He joined the Bryant Law Center in 2014....

John Doyle has been an attorney in Kentucky for more than a decade. He has tried many jury trials in Jefferson County and in other parts of the state and handled numerous multi-million dollar injury claims. In fact, John is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial attorneys in the United States. Membership is limited to lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. John graduated from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of...

Matthew White, founder and partner at Gray and White Law is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville on a full academic scholarship. During law school, Mr. White worked full-time for a nationally acclaimed law firm representing victims of truck accidents, nursing home abuse, and medical negligence. During that time, he gained valuable experience that he was able to offer his clients after graduation. After practicing law for two years, Mr. White formed his own law firm and expanded his practice areas to include class action and multi-district litigation (MDL)....

Rachelle N. Howell is a Criminal Attorney, Family Law and Divorce Attorney, and Personal Injury Attorney in Louisville, KY, also serving surrounding counties including Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Hardin, and more. Ms. Howell is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is passionate, driven, and determined to see that justice is realized. During her career, Ms. Howell has differentiated herself as being an attorney for real people with everyday legal problems. She knows how to communicate and empathize without "talking like a lawyer" and when the time comes, she is as fierce an advocate as one could hope for.

Joshua D Farley was born and raised in Kentucky, which means he is just as comfortable in a courtroom with a suit, as he is on the back porch with a bourbon. Josh attended Vanderbilt University and the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law, graduating in 2006. Since law school he has become a distinguished and preeminent litigator, representing clients throughout the Commonwealth. He has years of experience practicing appellate law, business and contracts law, criminal defense, and personal injury law. Josh spent five and a half years as an Assistant Attorney General for the...

I am a personal injury trial lawyer with the experience, skills and demeanor to win your case. Born in the same Memphis, TN hospital where Elvis died, I am the oldest of three boys born to a Presbyterian minister and a high school English teacher. I have lived the majority of my life in Louisville, Kentucky, graduating from Male High School, the University of Kentucky, and the University Of Louisville School Of Law. My legal training began before I started law school when I clerked for two years for a mid-sized, general practice law firm in downtown Louisville. I...

I've spent my entire legal career practicing employment law and representing workers across Kentucky.

Abney Law is made up of a group of professionals with the common goal of protecting and expanding workers’ rights in Kentucky.

Our legal team and dedicated support staff have not only recovered millions of dollars for clients through jury verdicts and settlements, but we’ve also fought in the halls of the Kentucky legislature and in Kentucky’s appellate courts to change employment laws to protect the Commonwealth’s workers.

My practice areas include:

Employment discrimination
Workplace Harassment
Wrongful termination
Retaliatory discharge
Employment contracts
Unpaid Overtime and Unpaid Wages
LGBTQA+ rights
Race discrimination
Sex discrimination
Family and Medical Leave...

Our firm's primary focus is representing individuals who were injured in a car accident, trucking accident, or motorcycle accident. We have experience working for insurance companies and use that unique knowledge to help our clients receive the best settlement or outcome in court for their injury claim. In addition to auto accident claims, we also represent patients who received negligent medical treatment or who have been injured by a defective product. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Brian graduated from Saint Xavier High School in 1999. Brian went on to attend University of Kentucky where he graduated...

Angelo DiBartolomeo is an experienced business lawyer, focused on complex commercial and construction litigation, as well as general business transactions. His litigation experience includes various construction disputes throughout the country, as well as breach of contract actions, commercial and residential real estate disputes, commercial fraud and breach of fiduciary matters, and disputes among corporate shareholders, partners, and LLC members. In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. DiBartolomeo has drafted and negotiated scores of contracts on behalf of businesses across various industries. Mr. DiBartolomeo also has significant experience in professional liability defense and estate planning and administration.

I am a solo practitioner in Louisville, Kentucky, and represent clients throughout the state. I completed my undergraduate studies in South Carolina before moving back to Kentucky, where I received my J.D. at the University of Louisville. I have extensive experience in criminal defense (from petty misdemeanors to class A felonies), which includes serving as lead or sole counsel in felony jury trials where my clients were acquitted on all charges. I also have experience in family law, personal injury law, estate law, and other general practice areas. I am a fourth generation attorney continuing the family...

Brent T. Ackerson & the Ackerson Law Offices believe that every client's case should be handled in the same manner that we would want our family's case cared for. We know that our clients are going through some of the toughest times of their lives. We are experienced, aggressive, and results driven.

Brent's law practice focuses on litigation of Kentucky injury and Kentucky death cases. These cases range from motor vehicle accidents (cars, trucks, motorcycles, watercrafts, etc.), to dangerous premises incidents (slip & falls, dog attacks, swimming pools, trampolines, etc.), to matters involving defective products (dangerous medicines, to recalled products, etc.),...

Dual-licensed attorney in Kentucky and Florida representing individuals and organizations in state and federal civil and criminal matters.

Former prosecutor and former public defender.

Business developer and creative consultant for entrepreneurs, candidates, companies and nonprofits.

Legal research and writing professional open to contract with other legal practitioners as co-counsel.

Appellate successes and trial experience, as well as business development samples, can be viewed at www. MaggieJo.com/portfolio

David W. Spalding
Owner & Managing Attorney of Spalding Law, PLLC

David Spalding was admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association in 2019. As a Paralegal, he has nearly a decade of legal experience, having clerked in eight different law firms with various practice areas, including personal injury, criminal defense and prosecution, divorce, collections & workers compensation.

He attended Western Kentucky University, where he majored in Political Science with a pre-law focus. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2012 & earned his Juris Doctor from Northern Kentucky University, Chase College of Law in 2017.

David’s practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury &...

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.

Richard David Lom works in downtown Lexington, KY on the 9th floor of the PNC Bank Tower. He attended NKU Salmon P. Chase College of Law and his boutique firm handles legal matters involving Entertainment Law, Real Estate Law (Commercial & Residential), Divorce Law and Business Law.
Richard is also a licensed Real Estate Broker, a pinned CCIM and a former TV News Anchor with 16 years experience in the broadcast industry, including LEX-18 NBC.

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.

Award winning attorney Scott Wantland of WANTLAND LAW, PLLC understands the legal needs of the families in our own community. People are turning to us more and more these days for advice about bankruptcy, divorce, personal injury, traffic violations and estate planning. Scott Wantland takes care of things so you can stop worrying. He has helped families with the tough stuff like divorce, bankruptcy, child custody and serious injury claims from his office in Shepherdsville. To learn how Wantland Law can advise you about your legal rights and practical options for all kinds of problems, contact us...

W. Thomas Bunch was born in Ashland, Kentucky in 1940. He was admitted to the Kentucky bar in 1965. He is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1962 and his L.L.B. in 1964, both from the University of Kentucky. He is a member of Sigma Chi national fraternity, Beta Gamma Sigma, an honorary fraternity, and Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternities. Mr. Bunch was a member of the staff...

I am a former US Navy Fighter Pilot and I use the unique skills that I learned flying fighters off of aircraft carriers in the practice of law. Like preparing for a mission, the practice of law requires extensive preparation, knowledge and planning in order to succeed. It also takes tenacity in the face of adversity which I have found serves me well in those cases were my client is outgunned by the big corporations and their high priced attorneys. I fight for the little guy and I am proud to say that I fight for every client just like...

Alan S. Rubin has been practicing Workers Compensation, Auto Accident Law and helping those in need for over three decades. As a sole practitioner a phone call to my office will let you speak to a real attorney and not a paralegal, case manager of law clerk. When you have questions speaking with an experienced attorney can make all the difference. I take great pride in taking my clients phone calls or in promptly returning phone calls if I am in Court when you call.

When I represent a person injured in a Motor Vehicle or Semi...

I am Rob Astorino, Jr., born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and I am deeply committed to my role as a trial attorney. My practice primarily focuses on civil litigation, where I represent individuals who have endured severe injuries from car accidents, big truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents. I also handle cases involving slip-and-fall incidents and medical malpractice, as well as wrongful death claims, fighting for families who have tragically lost loved ones due to the negligent or wrongful actions of others. My legal experience extends to a variety of civil litigation areas, including consumer fraud, breach of contract, insurance denials,...

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...

Kerstin was born in St. Louis, Missouri, grew up in Louisville, and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. She earned a BA from Bellarmine College in 1989 and a law degree from University of Louisville in 1993. She is currently licensed to practice law in both Indiana and Kentucky. Memberships Kentucky Bar Association Kentucky Justice Association Louisville Bar Association Indiana Bar Association

At McCarty Legal, we will listen to what happened to you in a free initial consultation, and we know what questions to ask to assess your situation. In some cases, giving you legal and practical advice is all that is required to resolve the problem; in others, we communicate and negotiate with the employer to solve the issues between you. But if necessary, we will not hesitate to protect your rights in court, taking legal action against your employer. We have successfully represented employees against Fortune 500 companies, as well as state, city and county governments.

We understand the difficulties that...

Mr. Gray is a founder and partner at Gray and White Law practicing in a variety of areas including class actions and complex multi-district litigation (MDL), personal injury, and medical malpractice. Practicing law since 1990, Mr. Gray has represented injured persons in a wide variety of personal injury claims. In 1999, he took a medical malpractice/bad faith case to trial and achieved an award of $13.1 million dollars--one of Kentucky's largest jury awards. He has also worked in an advisory capacity on many MDL cases and worked in a leadership capacity--as Co-Lead or Plaintiff's Steering Committee Member--on some of the...