Smithfield Lawyers

James M. Morris became licensed in Kentucky in May, 1995. James holds licenses in DC, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, and is also admitted by the United States Supreme Court, the Third Circuit, Fourth Circuit, Sixth Circuit, Seventh Circuit, Eighth Circuit, Ninth Circuit, and Eleventh Circuit, and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals, as well as the Eastern District & Western District of Kentucky, Eastern & Western District of Michigan, Southern District of Ohio, Southern District of Indiana, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern, Middle, and Western District of Tennessee, Northern District of Alabama, Southern District...

I have been practicing law in Versailles since 1983. I have the experience to help you in your time of need.

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.

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...

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....

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...

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

Adrienne Worsham Kim, an Associate at Gray and White Law, is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. Ms. Worsham Kim attended the University of Louisville and successfully completed the honors program, which included writing and defending her thesis based on the historical case Loving v. Virginia. In 2002, she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in history. Ms. Worsham Kim was the President of her sorority--Sigma Kappa--and was named Greek Woman of the Year in 2005. While studying law, she worked as a research assistant for Professor David Leibson, served as Secretary of the Student Bar Association, and was...

Mark Yonts is an experienced real estate attorney of over 26 years who regularly provides advice to local, state, and federal governmental agencies regarding the acquisition of property for roadway projects, easement acquisitions, airport expansions, and other construction matters. He also performs residential and commercial real estate title examinations and closings. He routinely works with banks and other lenders to make sure client transactions run as smoothly as possible. Mark also provides legal advice regarding complex real estate transactions, including contract negotiations, drafting of documents, lease agreements, title opinions, financing options, and troubleshooting. If litigation is necessary, he provides...

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...

KY Super Lawyers 2017-2021 Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Debtor Creditor Rights, 2015-2021

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.

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...

Attorney Rusty O'Brien is the principal member of The O'Brien Law Group, a Full-Service immigration firm in Louisville, Kentucky. He has built a reputation around trust, clear communication, and reasonable fees. With more than 20 years of extensive immigration experience, he has helped hundreds of individuals and families throughout the greater Louisville and Lexington Kentucky area, as well as across the United States, with complex immigration Issues. Rusty speaks fluent Spanish, has been a guest on bilingual radio and television programs in the Louisville area, and often addresses community groups and Louisville area business leaders regarding immigration issues. Additionally, he appears...

Steve Imhoff is a licensed attorney in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, as well as the Federal Courts. Steve has practiced law in Kentucky for over 35 years. His primary focus is personal injury, automobile accidents, slip and fall, back injuries and pain and suffering, with association with experienced attorneys in medical malpractice, brain injury, spine injury, products liability and other specialties. Steve is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association and the Transportation Lawyers Association. Steve was a member of the Louisville Bar ethics committee for twenty years. Steve has given back to the...

Blake D. Donithan, a native of Pikeville, KY, is dedicated to representing individuals who have been injured due to medical negligence, nursing home neglect and abuse, product liability, car accidents, and slip-and-fall incidents. Blake earned her degree in International Studies from the University of Kentucky in December 2017. She went on to attend the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, where she served as the Articles Solicitation Editor for the *Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Law.* During law school, Blake joined Grossman Green as a law clerk, later becoming an Associate Attorney after...

Philip Grossman, a senior partner at Grossman Green PLLC in Louisville, brings over 35 years of legal experience to his practice. He is deeply committed to representing personal injury clients who have suffered serious and catastrophic harm. His work primarily focuses on cases involving brain injuries, paralysis, spinal injuries, fractures, and wrongful death, advocating for victims and their families. Recognition & Achievements Philip has earned numerous professional distinctions throughout his career. He has been recognized as a *Top Attorney in Kentucky* by *Kentucky Magazine* and as a *Top Lawyer* by *Louisville Magazine*. Since 2007, he has been...

My name is Michael P. Sullivan and I am an attorney in Louisville, Kentucky. The vast majority of my practice since 1990 has been (and remains) devoted to Social Security Disability matters. Disability is what I do and my staff is well trained in only this field of law. This field of law requires that a practitioner have (or be willing to obtain) an in-depth knowledge of a host of medical issues, as well as being adept at administrative law. My engineering background has provided a technology knowledge base that I can utilize to better prepare, track, and present cases. The...

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Peyton Holmes Porter Griffee is a partner and attorney at Sweat & Griffee Law Firm. Mr. Griffee was born and raised in Mount Washington, where he continues to live today with his wife Caitlin. Mr. Griffee attended Georgetown College and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of law graduating from both cum laude. During law school, Mr. Griffee was a member of the National Moot Court Team and an Ordered Liberty fellow. He also gained experience with a wide range of civil litigation as a clerk for the Zoppoth Law firm in Louisville, and later as a clerk for Attorney...

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...