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Benjamin Thomas Dixon Pugh
also known as Tom Pugh
About Benjamin
Biography
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. He 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, civil rights, personal injury, insurance defense, business litigation, and various other areas of law. Tom was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and grew up in Northern Kentucky. He currently lives in Northern Kentucky.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Business
20%
15 years | 80 cases
Civil Rights
20%
15 years | 75 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
15 years | 120 cases
Insurance
20%
15 years | 60 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Kentucky for 14 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 15 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
301 W. Pike St., Covington, KY, 41011
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Benjamin Thomas Dixon Pugh's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Arrogant
The way he talks to people is arrogant and unprofessional. Very rude and very pessimistic. Not someone I’d want to hire for sure. I don’t want a lawyer who looks only at the bad side of statistics and makes pessimistic expectations the norm. You have to be able to be optimistic and manifest the good ...
Benjamin Pugh
Replied last August 24, 2021I’m not sure which interaction your experience is coming from, whether a question I answered for free on AVVO or a phone conversation during a free consultation. Anyway I’m sorry you feel that way. I have to be honest when I am evaluating a legal issue, even if it means giving you bad news. Feel free to call me if you wish to discuss your concerns.
Posted by Jeff | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Jeff D
Excellent firm, excellent results. Very knowledgeable and professional. Everything was explained in a manner that I could understand and was made to feel right at home. I would hire Benjamin in a heartbeat.
Posted by John | August 16, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Advice sought on Assault
Very nice gentleman and we only conversed through email. Don't talk to police and get an attorney is just information and I can learn from my cat. He meant well but that type of general information is one size fits all.
Benjamin Pugh
Replied last August 17, 2019I’m sorry you feel that way. It sounds like I answered a question for you for free on AVVOs forum. Although I do not remember the specifics, that is the correct answer 80% of the time for typical questions on this forum . Legal issues are usually too complex to analyze from a few sentences in a question, and if questions are too complex, then the default answer will most certainly be contact a lawyer. Whether you were the victim of the assault or you allegedly committed the assault (or any fact pattern relating to an assault), you would need to have a lawyer look at it in depth. Assaults are not as cut and dry as most would think. Many times, people do not want to hear that they need a lawyer and think they can handle the legal issue themselves. And you are right, that advice is one size fits all, and is usually the best advice that I can give in a short time frame, for free, so that I can focus my efforts on current clients. Take care.
Posted by Darnell | June 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome person, excellent lawyer
After losing faith in my lawyers in my hometown & interviewing over 30 lawyers I came across Tom & his law firm, Pugh & Roach. I was facing a serious charge that I did not commit for over 3 years and hired Pugh & Roach to represent me in the last 4 months of my court process. We ended up going to tri...
Posted by Rachel | November 26, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent advice
He gave me clear instructions on what to do, which I would never have known without his advice. Thanks so much !
Benjamin Pugh
Replied last November 27, 2017You are welcome.
Benjamin Thomas Dixon Pugh's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Tom for more than eight years, both in our firm and while we worked for separate firms. You will not find another lawyer that cares as much for his clients or puts more effort into their cases. I have seen the results of his efforts even in matters in which most attorneys would just roll through the motions. One example of Tom's work ethic is his attention, preparation, and arguing on behalf of his clients at probation or diversion violation hearings. On numerous occasions, I have seen Tom start work immediately to develop arguments for why our clients should remain on diversion or probation. He meets with our clients, truly listens to their concerns, and answers any questions they may have. He collects evidence from clients and develops his arguments immediately upon hiring. His attention to detail and work ethic are driven, in part, by his empathy. He cares for his clients in large and small matters, leading to excellent results for our clients."
"Mr. Pugh is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need. He is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."
"I endorse this lawyer. He was an associate of our firm for several years before leaving to establish his own firm. He was always diligent and accurate in his work and always has the best interests of his client in mind."
"I have known Tom for a number of years. He is diligent, conscientious, ethical, and hard working. He has experience in a number of areas and is a well-rounded lawyer."
"Fabulous hard working attorney. I highly recommend."
"Mr. Pugh provides well-reasoned comments and sound advice."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Avvo Client's Choice, Avvo
2024
Avvo''s Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Nick of Time Award, Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
2010 - 2015
Associate, O'hara, Ruberg, Taylor, Sloan & Sergent
Associations
2011 - Present
Kentucky Bar Associationmember
2015 - 2017
Northern Kentucky Bar Association, LexLociCommittee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Lamb v. Wehrman & Wehrman, 2012 Ky. App. Unpub. LEXIS 799
Affirmed trial court
Education
2010
Northern Kentucky University
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Cincinnati
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
You and the Legal System Series
Personal Injury/Auto Accidents
Publications
2021
2021
Pugh & Roach
I Missed Court, What Do I Do?
2021
2016
Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Attorney Profile - Arnold Taylor
2016
Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Requesting State Grand Jury Materials During Federal Civil Litigation
2016
Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Attorney Profile - Christopher D. Roach
Languages
English
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