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Jay R. Vaughn

also known as Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery, PSC
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I am a Plaintiff's trial attorney handling all types of injury cases including car wrecks, tractor trailer crashes, wrongfule death and nursing home neglect & abuse.  I've been representing those harmed by the negligence of others since 2002.  I am born and raised in Kentucky and proud to be from our Commonwealth. 

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Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery

600 W. Main Street
STE #100
Louisville, KY, 40202

Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery

2380 Grandview Drive
Fort Wright, KY, 41017

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
KYAuthorized to Practice Law200303/12/2022
OHActive200205/08/2022
INTemporary Admission ExcludedN/A11/04/2016
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Board Member of the YearKentucky Justice Association2007
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-HubbellN/A
Kentucky Super LawyerSuper LawyersN/A
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney/PartnerSchachter, Hendy & Johbnson, P.S.C.2018 - Present
Attorney/PartnerMorgan & Morgan2014 - 2018
Attorney/PartnerSchachter Hendy & Johnson, P.S.C.2012 - 2014
Attorney/PartnerBusald Funk & Zevely2002 - 2012
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation GroupBrian Injury Association Liason2018 - Present
Kentucky Justice AssociationDistrict Vice President2017 - Present
Kentucky Justice Association, Amicus Committee2012 - Present
Kentucky Justice AssociationBoard of Governors2003 - Present
American Association for JusticeNursing Home Litigation Group Chair2017 - 2018
American Association for JusticeBoard of Governors2014 - 2017
Northern Kentucky Bar AssociationBoard of Governors2005 - 2007
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
AAJ TrialThe Power of Cell Phone Logs2018
AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, Journal of Trucking LitigationPosttraumatic Stress Disorder is Real and Often Overlooked2018
AAJ TrialUsing Animations at Trial2015
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Settlement Releases – You Better Know What Your Client is Signing2015
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Please Sign Here, Here, Here and Here…(and your right to Trial By Jury just went bye-bye!!)2012
The Village BreezeHow To Choose The Right Nursing Home For Your Loved One2011
The Village BreezeSomething You May Not Know About Medical Bills At Trial2010
The Village BreezeMy Lawyer Isn’t Working On My Injury Case2010
The Medical-Legal NewsAttorneys Busald and Vaughn: Sensible thoughts on success2009
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Warning – Beware of a Potential UIM Trap – Proceed With Caution2009
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Are You Driving on Thin Ice? ‘Full Coverage’ Might Not Be What You Think It Is2009
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)The “Threshold” Battle : Using the Defense Doctor to Your Advantage2008
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Answers to Common PIP Questions2008
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)You Can’t Buy Insurance for Damage Caused by a “Phantom”2007
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Amicus Curiae Committee Update2006
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Major Differences Between Ohio & Kentucky Law2006
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Procedures for Obtaining Kentucky State Police Records2005
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Update on Coots v. Allstate & KRS 411.188(2)2005
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Using Demonstrative Evidence: Vehicular Collision Issues2005
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Multiple Cars, Multiple UM & UIM Policies2005
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Suddenly It's No Longer the Defendant's Fault2004
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)Who Should Get the Benefit: The Injured Victim or the Tortfeasor?2004
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2002
Murray State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1999
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
American Association for JusticeThe Auto Crash Trial Checklist2018
Advocacy 360The Auto Crash Checklist2018
Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers AssociationVoir Dire Law: Ohio v. Kentucky2017
Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers AssociationUsing the iPad at Trial2017
Ohio Association for JusticePreparing for your 1st Trial: Calm Down….And Don’t Wet Your Pants2017
Kentucky Justice AssociationDistracted Driving: Litigation, Professional and Personal Considerations2017
Kentucky Justice AssociationIdentifying Proper Parties in a Trucking Case2017
Kentucky Justice AssociationiPad Tools for Efficiency2017
Kentucky Bar AssociationHow to Handle a Personal Injury Case2017
American Association for JusticeDistracted Driving: Defining the Problem and Expanding Liability2017
American Association for JusticeDealing with Defenses – Example for Resident Refusals2017
American Association for JusticeDepositions for Specific Injuries: Fall Cases2017
SeminarWebDeveloping Nursing Home Rules to Frame Your Case2016
Personal Injury SeminarDeveloping Rules to Help Shape Liability2016
New Jersey Association for JusticeDefense's Disconnect Between a PI Plaintiff and Real Life2016
New Jersey Association for JusticeHow to Listen to Your Focus Group2016
Annual Boardwalk SeminarLearning from Our Mistakes2016
American Association for JusticeBig Firm Lessons for the Small Firm2016
The iPad in Practice: All You Need to Know to Get from the iPadiVoir Dire2015
SeminarWebUsing iJuror at Trial2015
Seminar WebUsing iJuror at Trial2015
New Lawyers ProgramProsecuting and Defending an Auto Accident Case2015
Demands, Negotiations and Bad FaithThe Devil’s in the Details: Pitfalls in Negotiations and Releases2015
Successful Strategies at MediationEthical Considerations in Mediation & Settlement2014
Seminar WebDeveloping Nursing Home Rules to Frame Your Case2014
New Lawyers ProgramProsecuting and Defending an Auto Accident Case2014
Day in the Life of a Car Wreck LawyerEthical Considerations When Settling a Car Wreck Case2014
Day in the Life of a Car Wreck LawyerCar Wreck Workshop2014
Day in the Life of a Car Wreck LawyerAn Overview of Uninsured & Underinsured2014
Day in the LIfe of a Car Wreck LawyerHow to Work Up & Settle a Car Wreck Case2014
Annual ConventionNursing Home Resident Falls2014
Annual ConventionEffective iVoir Dire2014
Seminar WebRules in Nursing Home Cases2013
Nursing Home SeminarRight Trial, Wrong Verdict2013
Nursing Home SeminarEthical Considerations in Nursing Home Cases2013
New Lawyers ProgramProsecuting and Defending an Auto Accident Case2013
Litigating Truck CasesEthical Considerations When Handling a Tractor Trailer Case2013
Auto Litigation SeminarEthical Considerations & Implications When Settling Your Client’s Injury Claim2013
Annual Spring SeminarNursing Home Jury Instructions2013
Nursing Home SeminarRules in Nursing Home Cases2012
New Lawyers ProgramProsecuting and Defending an Auto Accident Case2012
Annual Boardwalk SeminarRules in Nursing Home Cases2012
Young Lawyers CLE SeminarAutomobile Accident Litigation Basics2011
New Lawyers ProgramProsecuting and Defending an Auto Accident Case2011
Kentucky Law UpdateLearning the Ins and Outs of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Kentucky2011
Auto Litigation SeminarWhat’s the Definition of “Is?” : Ethical Considerations & Implications When Settling Your Client’s Injury Claim2011
Annual ConventionEffective Mediation Techniques : Plaintiff’s Perspective2011
New Lawyers ProgramProsecuting and Defending an Auto Accident Case2010
Auto Litigaton SeminarUM/UIM Issues: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t – Issues and Strategies Surrounding Your Client’s Insurer2010
New Lawyers ProgramProsecuting and Defending an Auto Accident Case2009
Tort & Insurance SeminarFlip This Case – How to Prepare & Settle Quickly2008
Car Wreck Case SeminarFlip This Case – How to Prepare & Settle Quickly2008
A View From Across the River: Nuances Between Kentucky and Ohio PracticeCivil Procedure and Personal Injury2008
Subrogation SeminarMilitary Subrogation2007
Salmon P. Chase American Inn of CourtCourtroom Etiquette2007
New Lawyers ProgramLitigating a Personal Injury Case: Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives2007
Free CLE DayKentucky Uninsured, Underinsured & PIP Issues2007
Subrogation StrategiesMedicaid Liens2006
Kentucky Law UpdateUpdate on Kentucky Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law: Everything You2006
Young Lawyer's Potpourri of Last Minute CLELitigating an Auto Case2005
Subrogation SeminarThe Subrogation User Guide2005
Salmon P. Chase American Inn of CourtProving Damages in Automobile Cases2005
New Lawyers ProgramGetting Started: Young Lawyers' Survival Tips2005
Kentucky Law UpdateMedicare Recovery in Personal Injury Claims2005
Chase College of LawGetting Started: How to Prepare for a Career in the Courtroom2003

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Lawyer Russell Warren Lewis IV

Russell Lewis, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Aug 29, 2012
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Jay is a great lawyer. I would not hesitate to hire Jay to handle a personal matter on my own behalf.

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  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%