Berea Bankruptcy Lawyers

I have worked with many business owners, entrepreneurs and corporate management for over 30-plus years, in the times when their businesses are facing difficult financial situations. Our Firm works closely with both corporate and individual clients to analyze their options to reorganize and restructure, whether outside of court or in a chapter 11 proceeding, or to maximize liquidations for the benefit of all the stakeholders. I also work with high-net-worth individuals who may need to explore chapter 11 options for themselves on a personal level; all types of creditors in chapter 11 cases; insiders...

Rebecca Hurst is the Managing Partner at Hurst & Hurst, Attorneys at Law. She, along with her husband, attorney Daniel Hurst are founding partners of the firm. Rebecca’s practice focuses primarily on Family & Divorce Law, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury.

She is committed to providing her clients with the legal services they need and prioritizes continuing legal education to help her better serve her clients. That is why Rebecca was recognized by the Kentucky Bar Association in 2015 and given an award for her efforts.

Born and raised in Berea, Kentucky on her family’s farm, she grew up working on the farm...

Tyler D. George is a founding partner of the Cessna & George Law Firm, where he helps clients in London and Southeast Kentucky in a variety of legal areas. Mr. George focuses his practice on personal injury cases, which include car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence. Mr. George also represents clients in Social Security Disability cases. Above all else, Tyler is committed to providing quality and ethical representation to every client, every time.

My mission is to provide top-quality legal advice and services to my clients within the scope of my law practice. I am very proficient at drafting Last Wills & Trusts, handling Probate Law cases, and Guardianship proceedings. I also have 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 Chapter 11 cases.

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...

Mission-driven attorney who skillfully represents clients in bankruptcy & other civil litigation matters.

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.

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.

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...

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...

Collections, Plaintiff's Work, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense

Thomas Cothran was born in Danville and raised in Central Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky for his Bachelor of Arts, and graduated magna cum laude. Thomas Cothran attended the University of Kentucky College of Law, graduating in the top 15% of the class. A former member of the Kentucky Law Journal's editorial board, he has worked for the Legislative Research Commission, the staff arm to the Kentucky General Assembly. Thomas Cothran worked for the Fayette County Family Court's First Division as a staff attorney. A recipient of the Kentucky Defense Counsel, Thomas Cothran has appeared in...

Charlotte A. Nickerson is a founding member of the law firm of Nickerson Watts, PLLC. Ms. Nickerson graduated from Indiana University in 2003 with a degree in Journalism. She obtained her Juris Doctor in 2007 from the University of Kentucky School of Law, where she was a member of Moot Court and the Trial Advocacy Board. Following her graduation from law school, Ms. Nickerson clerked for Judge O. Reed Rhorer of the Franklin Family Court for a year before entering private practice. Ms. Nickerson ultimately joined the firm of S. Marie Hellard, P.S.C. in 2010, where she worked as an...

Noah Friend has spent most of his life in Pikeville, Kentucky, and graduated from Pikeville High School. He attended the University of Kentucky for his undergraduate education, where he majored in History. He then attended law school at the University of Kentucky, and graduated in the top 25 of his class. After completing law school, he spent over three years working for the United States Magistrate Judge in Ashland and Pikeville. Mr. Friend opened a solo practice in January, 2011, focusing on bankruptcy and consumer rights issues, as well as issues involving constitutional law. In 2012, he partnered with Christopher Hunt to form Friend...

Specializing in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Decedent's Estate Settlement

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

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...

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

Jimmy Brannon has more than 30 years successful experience in a wide array of practice areas including criminal law, bankruptcy, family law and divorce.
As a part of his criminal practice, Jimmy has tried and won numerous serious felony cases in Kentucky including three murder trials and multiple other serious felony cases in addition to misdemeanor and DUI cases.
Please take the time to look at our web site at https://www.jimbrannonlawoffice.com/ for more information about areas of practice and proven experience.