I counsel employers on numerous employment issues, including discharge of employees, discrimination claims, ADA and FMLA issues, non-compete covenants, policy questions and other issues that arise every day with employees.
I have represented plaintiffs and defendants, both businesses and individuals, in both state and federal court, in civil cases of all types, including commercial or business litigation, employment, personal injury, wrongful death, and real estate disputes.
I have represented businesses and individuals in drafting contracts involved the sale or lease of real estate, manufactured products, and other personal property, as well as leases and other commercial agreements. I have also represented businesses and individuals in disputes over contract issues.
I have represented individuals in Owensboro and the surrounding counties in personal injury lawsuits arising from auto accidents, slip and falls, and other serious accidents. This is an advertisement. Client is responsible for expenses associated with case.
I was born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky, and after I graduated from law school, I returned to Owensboro in 1991 to practice law. During the last 25 years, I have represented businesses and individuals in numerous civil matters, including personal injury and wrongful death cases, employment matters, business and commercial matters, real estate, estate, litigation and other issues.
I also believe in giving back to my community and the legal profession. I am active in my church and currently serve as legal counsel to the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation and other worthy causes. I also served as President of the Kentucky Bar Association in 2016-2017.
I spend my free time with my family, whether it is going to the kids' sporting events or working in the yard or around the house. I also enjoy Notre Dame football in the fall and University of Kentucky basketball in the winter.
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