WHT is Hiring: Associate Attorney
WHT has openings for an Associate Attorney with up to 5 years’ experience in our Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky offices. WHT can generally be described as an “insurance defense” litigation firm in that it routinely represents individuals, businesses and corporations through their respective insurance policies. We also directly represent insurance carriers and self-insured corporations (many […]
Fourteen WHT Attorneys Selected to 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyers List
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that fourteen of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyers publication. Attorneys Walter Ward, George Hocker, Gregg Thornton, Brian Stephenson, Gene Zipperle, Licha Farah and John Hollon were named to the Kentucky Super Lawyers list. Ashley Brown, Jillian House, Graham Barth, Tucker Willis, Max Smith, Jim Freel and Whitney Williams were […]
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 13th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 7 practice areas. Firms included in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list are recognized […]
WHT Featured in TOPS in Lex
Check out this month’s TOPS in Lexington magazine: the Local Giving Guide! This issue spotlights local nonprofits that you can support during this season of giving. WHT is proud to support Easter Seals Cardinal Hill, an organization that has served individuals with disabilities and their families for nearly a century. You can read more about […]
George Hocker Named KDC’s Diplomat Award
WHT Member George Hocker was the 2022 recipient of KDC’s Diplomat Award. Each year, the Diplomat Award is presented to a senior member of KDC who has made significant contributions to KDC or the defense bar. George was presented with this award at the KDC Fall Seminar, Annual Meeting, and Awards Luncheon on September 30th […]
WHT Attorneys Selected to 2023 Best Lawyers in America; Two Attorneys Awarded “Lawyer of the Year”
Ward, Hocker & Thornton is pleased to announce that eight of our attorneys have been included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America with two lawyers included as the 2023 The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch. Additionally, two of our attorneys have been awarded “Lawyer of the Year”. This prestigious […]
WHT’s Response to Historic Flooding in Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky has been devastated by historical flooding. WHT wanted to do what we could to help. Our employees spent Friday afternoon shopping for supplies to donate to the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Flood Relief Drive hosted at Immanuel Baptist Church. Additionally, we partnered with MCF to purchase much needed generators. We are proud to […]
WHT Obtains Defense Verdict in Nelson County
This week, WHT partners Ashley Brown and Graham Barth obtained a defense verdict in favor of their client, Whispering Wheels Roller Rink. In this Nelson County jury trial, the plaintiff, who was attending a roller skating party at the rink, and was wearing roller skates, alleged that rink employees directed her to an alternate restroom […]
Ashley Brown Selected to TOPS Magazine 50 under 50!
WHT Member Ashley Brown has been selected to TOPS in Lexington Magazine’s 50 under 50 List. The list spotlights Lexington business leaders who are the movers and shakers to watch. Check out Ashley’s interview below and view the full list on the TOPS website: https://bit.ly/3uuxTOo
WHT Plays in 10th Annual Swing Fore the House Golf Tournament
WHT was proud to participate in the 10th Annual Swing Fore the House Golf Tournament supporting @rmhclexington. The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass (RMHC) is to create and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and to strengthen families by keeping them together in times of medical […]
