Edgewood Personal Injury Lawyers

I wasn’t born into the legal profession. Growing up, the thought of becoming a lawyer never crossed my mind. My legal journey began on the same dirt road as many of you that are reading this is on … as a client. I had a child very young and sought legal advice about my visitation rights. I met with an attorney that advised me that it would be cheaper to sign my rights away and then just find him when he turned 18. I was flabbergasted at that notion! The problem was that he didn’t see me as a person,...

Justin L. Lawrence focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, worker's compensation, maritime injuries, wrongful death, and bankruptcy. Justin is a 2002 Cum Laude graduate of the University of Kentucky with Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. While at the University of Kentucky, he was awarded the prestigious Woodson B. Gudgell scholarship. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2005. In law school, he served as Vice President of the SBA and Justice of Phi Alpha Delta's Hoffman Chapter. Justin was also honored with the Alex P. Hotchkiss Award...

Jay R. Vaughn is a seasoned legal advocate for personal injury victims at the prestigious law firm of HJV Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers, located in Louisville, Kentucky. With a dedicated focus on helping individuals who have suffered injuries in car accidents, truck collisions, and other incidents stemming from negligence or misconduct, Jay has solidified his reputation as a reliable ally for those in need. His academic journey began at Murray State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1999. He received his Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2002. Jay is...

Brian P. Halloran represents clients from all walks of life on a wide variety of matters, both in court and outside of court. Brian is an experienced trial attorney in both state and federal courts and focuses his practice on litigation matters. He’s advised clients from all across the country on numerous litigation matters in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and has practiced matters before courts in Ohio, Tennessee, California, Michigan and Alabama, but if focused on representing clients in Kentucky. He is a member of the exclusive “Million Dollar Jury Verdict” club and has recovered millions in...

Danielle began her legal career at Lawrence & Associates in July 2015. Her practice areas currently include Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury. She graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2014 and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in May 2015. Prior to practicing law, Danielle pursued a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Cincinnati and spent 8 years as a public school teacher and Director of a private school.

During law school, Danielle was a member of the Client Counseling Competition team with a successful finish in the regional competition in Michigan. She...

If you need help and are looking for an experienced Social Security Disability Lawyer in Northern Kentucky or Ohio, who can assist you in navigating the sometimes very complex process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits, then call the law office of Michael Monce. We will assist you in your initial claim and at the reconsideration level, and we will also represent you at a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge if this becomes necessary.

In addition, there is no charge for your first visit, and there also is no attorney fee unless your claim is allowed by the Social...

Ryan’s practice focuses on personal injury and wrongful death litigation and trial practice, including: motor vehicle wrecks; tractor trailer wrecks; motorcycle wrecks; pedestrian injuries; defective vehicles, including sudden acceleration and airbag defects; defective medical devices; premises liability; general negligence; uninsured and underinsured motorist claims; and, bad faith claims. Ryan Turner does not represent insurance companies and strongly believes in making our communities safer through the American civil justice system.

Pete is licensed to practice in Ohio and Kentucky. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Pete focuses his practice on workers’ compensation and personal injury, but enjoys maintaining a broad practice. As a result, his experience in workers’ compensation litigation and personal injury work is supplemented by trial experience in family law and medical malpractice cases.

Pete graduated cum laude from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law. He was one of only two students in his graduating class to receive the Certificate for Excellence in Advocacy. Shortly before graduation, he was...

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...

Ronald Johnson, a highly experienced trial lawyer based in Kentucky, specializes in advocating for individuals and families impacted by various legal issues such as defective drugs, medical devices, chemicals, hazardous property conditions, semi-truck collisions, automobile wrecks, medical malpractice, and product liability claims. In 2021, Johnson secured the 4th largest personal injury verdict in Kentucky's history, obtaining a $74 million award from a Boone County jury, later settling for a confidential amount. His extensive career includes successfully trying complex cases in Kentucky, Illinois, and Ohio, notably achieving a federal court verdict exceeding $7 million in a medical device case. Johnson has...

I was raised in the eastern Kentucky region. I am a 2010 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Pikeville College, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. While at Pikeville College, I was awarded the Trustee Scholarship and I was the 2009-2010 president of the Student Government Association. I was also the Salutatorian of my graduating class. After graduating college, I moved to Northern Kentucky to attend Salmon P. Chase College of Law. While in law school, I served as Clerk and Justice for the Hoffman Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International....

My name is Kelsey Westermeyer and I am an attorney practicing in personal injury and social security disability here at Lawrence & Associates. I began working as a Law Clerk for Lawrence & Associates in the fall of 2015. As a personal injury and social security attorney it is my job to help my clients navigate through the legal process to get them the compensation they deserve, whether it be due to an injury or disability. It is very important to me to give each client individualized attention and to provide them with as much information as possible so that...

Justin Sanders focuses his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on wrongful death and catastrophic injury in car and truck wreck cases. Justin has a long record of success helping families who suffered injury through no fault of their own and extensive courtroom and first chair jury trial experience. Justin attended the University of Chicago, then transferred to the University of Kentucky, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Justin played on the varsity baseball teams at both schools and earned a spot on the SEC Academic Honor Roll each year while at UK. In 2004, Justin graduated Cum Laude from...

Gus is a trial lawyer with extensive jury trial experience. Gus’s litigation experience includes cases as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, civil defense attorney, and plaintiff’s attorney---in short, he can see a case from all angles. As a member of the Rittgers & Rittgers injury group, Gus represents injured individuals and families who lost loved ones too soon. He channels his passion, energy, skills and experience toward making his clients whole. An injured person often feels like the deck is stacked them, but Gus strives to help his clients balance the scales and challenge bigger, more...

Milton S. (Chip) Goff, III, the founder of the Law Office of Milton Goff is an accomplished and experienced attorney with more than 20 years experience practicing law. Chip is a zealous advocate for injury victims and their families and has a proven record of success.

Chip has a reputation for exceptional results, professionalism, and integrity. He has represented clients throughout Kentucky and Ohio in both state and federal court and has argued cases before the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Court of Appeals. In addition to Ohio and Kentucky, he has represented...

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...

I am an attorney with over fifteen years of experience handling civil and criminal litigation as well as business and real estate transactions.

Penny Hendy, a lifelong Kentucky resident and licensed attorney in Kentucky, Ohio, and Federal Courts, specializes in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice, Automobile and truck wrecks, and Product Liability Law cases. She has successfully recovered millions for injured clients. Actively involved in the legal community, Penny is a member of local, state, and national trial attorney groups, including leadership roles in the Northern Kentucky and Kentucky Bar Associations, Kentucky Justice Association (as President of the Executive Committee), Ohio Association for Justice, and American Association for Justice (as a State Delegate). In addition to her legal practice, Penny is a key figure in...

My name is Zach Smith and I am an attorney with Hoffman Walker & Smith Firm in Florence, Kentucky.

I work with clients on Family Law issues, Probate matters, Civil and Contract Law, and focus on criminal defense as well.

My convenient office location allows me to help residents in Campbell County, Kenton County and Boone County KY - which includes the following Cities and Towns:

Burlington, Kentucky
Bromley, Kentucky
Alexandria, Kentucky
Florence, Kentucky
Covington, Kentucky
Bellevue, Kentucky
Hebron, Kentucky
Crescent Springs, Kentucky
California, Kentucky
Petersburg, Kentucky
Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Cold Spring, Kentucky
Richwood, Kentucky
Edgewood, Kentucky
Crestview, Kentucky
Union, Kentucky
Elsmere, Kentucky
Dayton, Kentucky
Walton, Kentucky
Erlanger, Kentucky
Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Fairview, Kentucky
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Melbourne, Kentucky
Fort Wright, Kentucky
Mentor, Kentucky
Independence, Kentucky
Newport,...

Mr. Deaton is an experienced attorney who focuses his practice in family law, personal injury, estate planning, and civil litigation. He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Mr. Deaton attended Chase College of Law where he graduated with cum laude honors. After graduating from law school, Mr. Deaton worked as a staff attorney for Chief Judge Richard Woeste in the Campbell County Circuit, gaining a deep knowledge of how the courts operate behind the scenes. Since that time, he has been in private practice where...

Colby Cowherd is a partner with the firm, joining after having practiced in Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury for nearly a decade. He enjoys obtaining successful results for his injured clients, and he has done so hundreds of times, whether through settlement, mediation, or trial. Colby relishes appearing before juries on behalf of his clients. Colby was born and raised in Northern Kentucky and is proud to call it home, as his family has done for several generations. He attended Dixie Heights High School and lives in Villa Hills with his Daughter. Colby graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2004, and Salmon...

W. Ron Adams (b. April 26, 1957), attorney, philanthropist, family man, was born a son of an underground coal miner in Uniontown, Kentucky. Adams suffered extreme poverty and abuse throughout his youth and at 19 years of age became a quadriplegic as a result of being crushed in an underground coal mining accident. Adams attributes his early motivation coming from a loving mother and his own inward drive. He attended college after the mining accident and received 4 degrees and became one of the first 3 in Northern Kentucky University’s history to receive a joint, JD/MBA in 1987. Adams...

I’m Robert Poole and I’ve been practicing law for over 20 years. I attended Eastern Kentucky University where I had a double major in philosophy and political science. I was always interested in the role of the individual in society and the idea of justice. So, I was naturally attracted to law school. I attended Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. While in law school I worked as a law clerk for a law firm that concentrated on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. I graduated from law school in 1995 near...

Michael J. O'Hara was admitted to practice in 1975 and is currently a Partner with the Firm. Michael has represented both individuals and businesses in a wide range of matters relating to employee and employer rights and responsibilities under State and Federal laws including gender, race, religion, ethnicity, and disability discrimination cases. He also regularly represents survivors of abuse and police misconduct. Michael focuses his practice in the areas of employment discrimination, civil rights, and commercial law. Michael was born in Lexington, Kentucky and grew up in Northern Kentucky. He is married and has two daughters. Michael currently lives in...

Benjamin "Tom" Pugh was admitted to practice in 2010 and is a Founding Partner of Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. He is licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky. Tom has extensive insurance experience after spending three years in the industry. During law school, he externed with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy serving in the Kentucky Innocence Project. Tom focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Civil Rights, and Business Litigation. Tom grew up in Northern Kentucky, where he currently lives.

Spencer Merk was born and raised in the Cincinnati area and began his career with a local injury firm in December of 2013. Soon after he opened his own firm with fellow attorney, Eric Gile, Merk & Gile, PLC. Spencer graduated Cum Laude from the University of Kentucky in 2011 with a business marketing degree. Spencer then received his law degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2014, and was placed on the Dean’s list for his academic achievements. Spencer is also a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association, Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Ohio Bar association, Kentucky...

Kristin grew up in Northern Kentucky and has been protecting the rights of individuals, families and children since 2009. She fights for her clients accused of crimes by the government, including federal offenses, felonies, misdemeanors, DUI and juvenile offenses. Kristin also maintains a family law practice where she focuses on adoption and juvenile law.

Jack concentrates his practice in three primary areas: municipality law, small business law and complex litigation. Additionally, he has significant experience in strategic business planning and consulting as well as dispute resolutions. Jack currently serves as the Erlanger City Attorney, Independence City Attorney and served as the Grant County, Kentucky County Attorney and attorney for the Grant County Fiscal Court from 2003-2009. He has also routinely represented municipalities throughout Kentucky and Ohio on litigation issues. During his time as Grant County Attorney, Jack handled extensive litigation in federal court defending United States Code Section 1983 actions. ...

My clients trust me to advocate for them with personal dignity, integrity, and independence. I gladly accept this responsibility and practice the same values when dealing with my colleagues. I am committed to achieving my clients' lawful objectives as quickly and as economically as possible. I am privileged to advocate for the injured. My main areas of practice include: Civil Litigation: Serious Injury | Automobile Accidents | Motorcycle Accidents | Insurance Bad Faith | Insurance Claims | Business Contracts Criminal Defense: Misdemeanor | Felony | DUI