Carol Lavonn Risk

In 2014 Carol represented me in a fairly straight-forward divorce where my ex-husband and I were able to quickly compromise on all issues - asset/debt division, custody, etc. After the divorce, while my ex and I weren't friends we did have a relationship in which we were able to discuss and comprom...ise on any issues that arose, mainly because I would give in in the hope of maintaining a peaceful and positive relationship for our kids. In November 2016 my ex wanted me to give him the children 100% off the time (we had a true 50/50 parenting schedule), reduce his child support and asked me to pay 50% of a $12k debt from the time of our marriage that had already been divided in our agreement. I reached a point where giving in was not in the best interest of the children and denied his requests. That began a 6 month court process. I work in the legal industry but that didn't fully prepare me for the intense emotional roller coaster that followed. But throughout the process I had Carol Risk and thank goodness I did. Carol was knowledgeable about not only the issues of law involved in my case but also about the local rules and the court process. In the courtroom it was obvious that Carol was the more knowledgeable family law attorney as she raised objections, cited law and questioned witnesses. But beyond her knowledge and excellent courtroom ability Carol cared about my case. I understand she couldn't be there every time I had doubts and questions because I'm not her only client, but she was there when needed with excellent advice like how to communicate with my ex and the best way to position myself in light of the pending court hearings throughout the process. When I finally stopped trying to run my own case and listened to Carol and allowed the court process to unfold I actually felt better and my case progressed. We won on all issues and I am so thankful to Carol Risk for being such a zealous advocate for me and my children and for being the kind of woman that will tell me when to get out of my own way.

I had a very unusual case with regards to an Ex Girlfriend. I was served on a thursday did some research and Carol was recommended through a family member. They vetted her and said she is the best one to go to in this geographical area. I talked to her and hired her after a phone consultation, She kn...ew exactly the case and was through in her research of not only the facts she needed but sorted through all the extra I kept brining up. Carol could see I was a fish out of water and put me at ease while she reviewed the facts with me. This was all over Email and phone conversation since I live in California. The day of the case I arrived in Kentucky after Traveling all night and morning. We went over some final notes and looked over the evidence against me. She said this is easy to beat. We swore in and started the actual review of the case, Carol established the lines she needed to maneuver in and started diminishing the petitioners evidence, blowing huge chunks out of the case that was brought against me. By the time the Petitioner was done the judge had Already Ruled the Case Dismissed. All in all I spent 18 hours traveling for 20 minutes in a court room, to have the case dismissed by the skill and diligence of Carol. I can not recommend her enough to you if you have a case, that needs serious attention, this is the Lawyer you need.

Carol Risk not only an amazing attorney but she is an wonderful person as well. She stood right beside me through out my divorce and custody case. Defending me throughout an extremely stressful time in my life easing my fears and worries . She was always there with a kind word and exceptional knowled...ge of the legal system. As a mother herself she understood and sympathized with my situation. I highly recommend her !!!!!

In a male-dominated industry, Carol isn't afraid to stand up and fight for her client. Carol's previous experience as a child support prosecutor is a huge advantage when litigating for support. The experience gave her the knowledge and understanding of what I could realistically anticipate to be ...awarded. My ex was voluntarily underemployed. With proper documentation Carol was able to prove his income potential and her estimate was spot-on what the judge awarded after imputing his wages. Carol had litigated in my judge’s courtroom many times prior so she knew exactly what the judge expected... organization and no drama. Carol was prepared and extremely organized, three copies of each exhibit already marked in order. She had thoroughly thought through my case, knowing exactly what to present and when. As hard-nosed as she is in the courtroom though, she is the exact opposite sitting in her office. She too is a mom, so she completely understood my concerns for my children. She is compassionate and very easy to talk to. On my last visit to her office I noticed a plaque on the wall. Carol is nationally ranked in the 10% percent of women attorneys under 40 years old. While I didn't notice the plaque previously, I was definitely not surprised when I read it. Carol is a nationally ranked, class act attorney!