Joseph Thomas Ireland

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Joseph Thomas Ireland

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Covington, KY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense

726 Greenup St., Covington, KY

About Joseph

Biography

You can't afford to hire the wrong attorney. I offer the experience, wisdom, and skill required for you to make your best choice.

You can't afford to hire the wrong attorney. I offer the experience, wisdom, and skill required for you to make your best choice.

Sound advice for important decisions...I focus in personal injury, family law, and criminal defense.

You can't afford to hire the wrong attorney. I offer the experience, wisdom, and skill required for you to make your best choice.

You can't afford to hire the wrong attorney. I offer the experience, wisdom, and skill required for you to make your best choice.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 55%

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.

18 years

55%
Divorce and Separation 25%

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.

16 years

25%
Family 15%

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.

16 years | 200 cases

15%
Criminal Defense 5%

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.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 17 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 18 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Russell & Ireland LLC

726 Greenup St., Covington, KY, 41075

russellattorney.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Joseph online.

Joseph Thomas Ireland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

A Perfect Choice in Family Law

I was in desperate need of legal help and guidance as quickly as possible as it pertain to a domestic issue I was dealing with and could not make go away. When I got "zero" help from the family court system, police departments in two states, or any other resource I reached out to I found Joseph Ir...eland. He listened to my issues and responded accordingly in a matter of a few hours delivering an end product that same day, which was most favorable to me in my difficult domestic situation. Extremely knowledgeable in the law, very professional, and prompt in his service and delivery, he exhibited excellent and complete follow through. Hands down I could not recommend a better attorney for your family law needs.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

More than a lawyer

I highly recommend Joseph Ireland. He is an amazing attorney. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and personable. We have spent sometime working with him, and he is very reliable. He responds to phone calls and emails in a very reasonable time manner. He helped us through the most difficult time ...in our life and he believed in us, and stood up for us. He was positive and always honest. He took his time to get to know us, and listened to everything we had to say. I truly can't Thank him enough for what he did for our family. I highly recommend Joseph Ireland. He now has became more than a lawyer to us.

Posted by glenn ammon | July 30, 2015 | Family

Legal Advisment

Joseph's professionalism was evident the moment I contacted him. He was very courteous and concerned, he made us feel like we were his only client. This was a case in, involving my son so it was very emotional for my wife and I, his concern meant a lot. After reviewing the facts Joseph helped us r...elax and gave us the direction to handle this case the appropriate way. Again, I felt as if he dropped everything and we became his #1 priority. Without going into details, things played out almost exactly how he predicted they would. Joseph stayed in touch and followed up with us regularly until the issue was resolved and we were comfortable with the outcome. I can't thank him enough! Joseph Ireland will certainly be my family's "go to" for any legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Non-Competition Agreement

Joseph provided exceptional legal advice regarding a non-competition agreement I encountered with my consulting firm. He reviewed a specific clause in my employment agreement that I was led to believe prevents me from taking a job at one of my former clients. He was very thorough and knowledgeable o...n the subject, and provided an interpretation of the language in the agreement that was overall very favorable and supportive. Before speaking with Joseph, I was under the impression I may need to quit my job in order to be eligible for the new position with my former client. Now I am much more confident there are other options I can explore before leaving my firm. His advice has saved me 2 years of uncertainty during the waiting period that is called for in my agreement. I appreciate his help in the matter and would recommend his services to anyone needing legal support and advice in the future!

Posted by Vince | April 11, 2014 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

LLC Made Easy

I cannot express enough gratitude to Joseph Ireland for all of his expertise and advice that he extended to me when establishing an LLC for my new company. I lacked the knowledge that I needed for getting my company started, and Joseph guided me through the process with patience and professionalism.... As an up and coming business owner, it was very important for me to find proper guidance and counsel in this new venture. Joseph was very giving of his time and resources in helping me through this process. I can't say enough great things about Joseph and all he has done for me with helping me get my company established.

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Joseph Thomas Ireland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Miranda Holbrook

Family lawyer | Jul 08

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!"

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Wesley Hunt

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 02

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."

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Bradley Fox

Family lawyer | Aug 31

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."

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Emily McIntyre

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer - Joe is diligent and professional."

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Jamie Ireland

Family lawyer | Mar 03

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."

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Teresa Schoborg

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 27

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."

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Ameer Mabjish

Unknown lawyer | Jul 09

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."

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Lisa Wells

Family lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Joe on over 100 cases. He is an excellent attorney and I recommend him!"

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Kristin Russell

Litigation lawyer | May 18

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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Miranda Holbrook

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Wesley Hunt

Personal injury lawyer

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J Scott

Family lawyer

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Peter Roush

Unknown lawyer

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Teresa Schoborg

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Ameer Mabjish

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Lisa Wells

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Timothy Ammer

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Kristin Russell

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Russell & Ireland LLC

2011 - Present

Founding Partner, Willenborg, Russell & Ireland, PLLC

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Montgomery, Rennie & Jonson

2006 - 2006

Legal Intern, Gregory S. Young Co.

Associations

2008 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

2007 - Present

Cincinnati Bar Association

2007 - 2010

International Society of Explosive Engineers

Education

2007

Northern Kentucky University

Juris Doctorate

2004

University of Kentucky

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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