Whitley County Lawyers

A technology enthusiast with the heart & mind of a criminal defense lawyer - an antihero in every sense of the word. I grew up in the hills of southeast KY - an area known for many things, least of all technology. At 10 years old, my fascination with technology began - my first computer. Dial-up internet was still new(ish) but once I discovered what "the internet" a symbiotic bond formed & continues to grow.I have been a loyal & dedicated advocate of all things technology since before the internet became the god-child that it is today. In...

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...

Personal injury attorney Alva C. Caine has been a member of the Hare Wynn team since 1971. As Of Counsel for the firm, he provides valuable insight and legal assistance for a vast array of complex and difficult cases. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Alva spent three years with the United States Army before ultimately deciding to pursue a career in law. His extensive career has earned him an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating possible, and recognition from The Best Lawyers in America®. Call Hare Wynn today for a free case evaluation!

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.

Marcus A. Roland is a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated attorney who has practiced law in Kentucky for 25 years. He received his B.A. from Union College, his M.A. from the University of Cincinnati, and his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Marc has practice experience in multiple areas of the law but has spent the largest part of his career handling workers' compensation claims. Roland has represented workers' compensation clients, appeared before workers' compensation Administrative Law Judges and presented arguments to the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Board, the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Supreme Court in...

Obtain legal advise from someone who takes time to listen! I am a caring lawyer who combines a compassionate heart with solid legal knowledge.

After traveling throughout the world raising a Navy family of five, I have seen the good, the bad and the extremely impoverished. My heart has always been to provide the highest level of empathy while evaluating the best outcome for any situation.

A Kentucky native, eastern KY to be specific, I know what people face in this ever changing landscape we call, "life"!

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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...

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...

Committed to personally being involved and taking a “hands-on” approach to every case accepted. Over the last fourteen years, I have been personally involved in over 34 million dollars of personal injury verdicts or settlements. My experience includes litigation and trial representation with a concentration on cases involving complex personal injury, death and business litigation. When you become a client, I am available 24/7 to handle your legal needs. I personally handle your matter from start to finish — never handing it off to an associate.

Personal injury lawyer Don McKenna has been a member of the Hare Wynn team since 1997. With more than 22 years in practice, Don has helped numerous clients across the country fight for the just compensation they were owed after someone else’s negligence caused them harm. Several of his successful verdicts have even set new precedents in the legal field. While he handles a wide variety of cases, including wrongful death, environmental issues, and product liability, Don is especially passionate about cases involving government fraud. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Best Lawyers in America®.

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...

Benjamin has always had an interest in helping others. In high school he tutored children in math at the Boys and Girls Club. From there he learned the great sense of accomplishment and purpose from helping others. In pursuit of his passions, he attended Western Kentucky University achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics. Following his undergraduate studies, he moved to Lexington with his wife and children to attend law school at the University of Kentucky. At Hughes & Coleman, Benjamin utilizes his desire for helping others to fight for the results his clients need. He understands that when someone...

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...

With more than 40 years of trial experience, D. Leon Ashford has earned a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer and dedicated personal injury attorney committed to fighting for the rights of ordinary injured individuals. Throughout the course of his legal career, he has fought for and won countless successful verdicts, including many multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. Leon is experienced in a wide range of practice areas, including product liability, commercial and business litigation, wrongful death, and more, and he has been highly-awarded for his outstanding legal practice. Call Hare Wynn today for a free consultation!

Good lawyering is a combination of communicating with particularly listening to clients and a clear-eyed assessment of their legal situation drawn from experience and expertise. The law should work for clients that work hard and play fair and by the rules. These clients are the best clients, and the ones I've been most proud to have represented and helped.

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.

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...

With a passion for safeguarding intellectual property, I collaborate closely with individuals and businesses to craft robust strategies for protection and enforcement. My track record includes successfully securing monetary damages from unscrupulous entities and diligently prosecuting infringers at every recovery stage—from issuing initial demand letters to engaging in federal litigation. I have also personally drafted 300+ patent applications related to various technologies including computer hardware, software, various mechanical devices, and some chemical-related products. My technical acumen, grounded in a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, empowers me to navigate the complexities of various technologies often at the heart of cases. This...

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

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...

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!...

It is the goal of everyone at the Julie Butcher Law Office to help and guide our injury clients through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether the client has just lost his or her soul mate due to the careless negligence of another or the client's family faces financial ruin because the primary bread winner becomes disabled, we offer calm and order through our knowledge and navigation of the legal system. That is why our motto is "compassion, integrity and results." We choose to be different from most other injury attorneys. Our clients are not nameless, faceless, interchangeable parts...

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.

The Troutman Law Office represents the victims of auto accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents, including serious injury and wrongful death, throughout the state of Kentucky. Offices located in Louisville, Ky (8644 Aiken Road, Louisville, KY 40245, 502-648-9507) and Lexington, KY (4740 Firebrook Blvd, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-696-0001) to serve the entire state of Kentucky including the cities of Louisville, Covington, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Glasgow, Richmond and Hopkinsville. Accident and personal injury lawyer since 1986. More information can be obtained at the firm website - www.kyautoaccidentattorney.com.

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.

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.

Greg graduated with his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2007 and after graduation began working for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) as a criminal prosecutor. The CCSAO is the 2nd largest prosecutors' office in the United States. Greg began his career as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Appeals Division, where he honed his ability to conduct legal research and formulate persuasive legal arguments in writing. He argued multiple cases in the Illinois Court of Appeals and wrote nearly 35 appellate briefs. After years in the Appeals Division, he was promoted...

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...

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...

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...

Ivey practices in civil litigation, focusing on business law, equine law, contract formation, liquor licensing, and general legal matters. Ivey graduated from University of South Florida in 2009 and has experience in human resources and the mortgage industry. She moved to Kentucky to attend the University of Kentucky College of Law and is licensed to practice in Kentucky and her home state of Florida. Ivey enjoys incorporating her background in horses and experience with her family of entrepreneurs in real estate development and other small businesses. She lives in Lexington with her husband, three dogs and two cats, and enjoys her...

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...

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.