Personal injury, family law and criminal defense trial attorney licensed in Kentucky and Ohio. My clients trust me to advocate for them with integrity and dedication. I gladly accept this responsibility and have built my practice one satisfied client at a time.
I am a trial attorney. There are very few lawyers that consistently try as many cases as me. This trial experience has provided me with tools most lawyers simply don't have. Ever case has its own story that must be told. It doesn't matter if it is helping an injured client recover compensation for their pain and suffering or defending some one accused of a crime, I never give up.
If you want an attorney that will tell you the truth, provide you with options, and help accomplish your goals, call me. I frequently handle the following types of cases:
Civil Litigation: Serious Injury | Automobile Accidents | Motorcycle Accidents | Insurance Bad Faith | Insurance Claims |
Family Law: Divorce | Disolution | Custody | Neglect & Abuse
Criminal Defense: Misdemeanor | Felony | DUI | Child Abuse
Practice areas
Successfully handled wrongful deaths, closed head injuries, trucking and aviation accidents, toxic torts, and serious auto accidents. I have extensive experience defending and prosecuting theses cases. Some people wait to long to hire an attorney thinking they can handle it themselves. I assure you this area of law is complicated. I provide free initial consultations to personal injury victims and their family to discuss your various options.
14 years
Divorce, dissolution, and legal separations require candid advice from an experienced attorney who can give you options. I pride myself on helping my clients regain control of their lives.
12 years
Child safety and custody litigation require experience. I pride myself in reuniting parents and children. I have represented hundreds of clients in this area and have had countless trials. Call me.
12 years, 200 cases
Successfully defended numerous clients facing various felonies and misdemeanors. Appointed as conflict counsel for Kenton Co., Campbell Co., Harrison Co., Pendleton Co., Fayette Co., Nicholas Co., and Bourbon Co. KY. Criminal representation requires immediate action. Some clients wait to long trying to do it own their own. Don't make that mistake, you need help now.
12 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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KY | Authorized to Practice Law | 2008 | 06/21/2022 |
OH | Active | 2007 | 07/25/2022 |
Legal answers | 13 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Russell & Ireland LLC | 2016 - Present |
Founding Partner | Willenborg, Russell & Ireland, PLLC | 2011 - Present |
Attorney | Montgomery, Rennie & Jonson | 2007 - 2010 |
Legal Intern | Gregory S. Young Co. | 2006 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Kentucky Bar Association | 2008 - Present | |
Cincinnati Bar Association | 2007 - Present | |
International Society of Explosive Engineers | 2007 - 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northern Kentucky University | Juris Doctorate | 2007 |
University of Kentucky | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2004 |
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Miranda Holbrook, Family Attorney on Jul 8, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joseph is a great attorney with impressive drive to get great results for his clients. He works hard, is amazingly intelligent, and never misses a beat!
Wesley Hunt, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 2, 2018
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Mr. Ireland is thorough, knowledgeable, and always professional. Mr. Ireland conducts his practice according to the highest standards of integrity and advocacy. I strongly recommend his services without hesitation.
Bradley Fox, Family Attorney on Aug 31, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a thoughtful and smart attorney. He navigates well in the courtroom and works hard for his clients.
Emily McIntyre, Unknown Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer - Joe is diligent and professional.
Jamie Ireland, Family Attorney on Mar 3, 2015
Relationship: Family member
Mr. Ireland is a hardworking and thoughtful attorney. He will go out of his way to help his clients and pursue all means available.
Teresa Schoborg, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Ireland is knowledgeable in all areas of family law. He diligently and effectively advocates for his clients. He is well respected by Judges and other counsel. I frequently recommend him to clients, I am unable to represent.
Ameer Mabjish, Unknown Attorney on Jul 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joseph works hard and zealously advocates for his clients. He is intelligent, presents professionally, and is always a gentleman. I endorse this lawyer.
Lisa Wells, Family Attorney on Mar 22, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Joe on over 100 cases. He is an excellent attorney and I recommend him!
Kristin Russell, Litigation Attorney on May 18, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Joseph is an excellent attorney and personal friend. He thoroughly researches all of his cases and makes every effort to communicate with his clients and to achieve the best possible outcome. Not only do his clients enjoy working with him, but judges and attorneys in the community have expressed admiration of Joseph's work. I highly recommend Joseph for any civil litigation, domestic relations, and criminal cases.
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