WHT Attorneys Present TIDA Webinar on “Reptile Theory”
On April 13, 2017, WHT attorneys Gene Zipperle and Rebecca Burroughs gave a members-only Webinar presentation to the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) called “Starving the Reptile.” The webinar was the most heavily attended TIDA Webinar in the last several years. The webinar explored combating the “Reptile Theory”, a litigation strategy used by Plaintiffs, which […]
WHT Attorney Organizes Kentucky Defense Counsel 2017 Spring Seminar
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC attorney Jillian House organized the 2017 Kentucky Defense Counsel Spring Seminar. As Young Lawyers Section Chair, Jillian, along with her committee, planned this year’s topics and speakers. This full day seminar will be held at the Louisville Downtown Marriot beginning at 8:00 a.m. and continuing through 4:30 p.m. National speakers […]
Thomas L. Travis Named to Fayette Circuit Court’s 8th Division
Thomas L. Travis Named to Fayette Circuit Court’s 8th Division Ward, Hocker & Thornton Member was selected by the Governor for the vacant seat Thomas L. Travis, a Member at Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC, was selected by Governor Bevin to fill the vacant Fayette Circuit judgeship in the Court’s 8th Division on March […]
Defense Verdict in Jefferson County for Ashley Brown and Tucker Willis
WHT is pleased to announce that Ashley Brown and Tucker Willis obtained a unanimous defense verdict today in a jury trial in Jefferson County. The premises liability case involved allegations of a traumatic brain injury and claimed medical expenses of $160,000. The claimed damages were diminished through pretrial motion practice, resulting in the plaintiff being […]
Five WHT Attorneys Named to 2017 Kentucky Super Lawyers
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that five of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Kentucky Super Lawyers publication. Attorneys Walter Ward, George Hocker, Gregg Thornton, and Gene Zipperle were named to the Kentucky Super Lawyers list. Ashley Brown was named to the Kentucky Rising Stars list. […]
Ward, Hocker & Thornton Attorneys Talk Contract, Copyright and Liability
Ward, Hocker & Thornton attorneys Maxwell D. Smith, Nicole L. Antolic and W. Clayton Stone II recently spoke to over 50 members of the Wedding and Event Professionals of Central Kentucky organization addressing issues vendors in the wedding industry face. This wedding vendor networking event hosted professionals from throughout Central Kentucky who work in the […]
Ward, Hocker & Thornton Welcomes Michael Thomas Kunjoo
Attorney Michael Thomas Kunjoo has joined Ward, Hocker & Thornton in the Lexington office as part of the workers’ compensation practice group. “WHT is delighted to welcome Michael to the firm,” said Walter A. Ward, Member. “His experience and knowledge in workers’ compensation will further strengthen our abilities to serve our clients in this area […]
Nicole L. Antolic Joins Ward, Hocker & Thornton
Ward, Hocker & Thornton is pleased to welcome attorney Nicole L. Antolic to the firm’s Lexington office. Nicole will focus her practice in a range of areas including automobile litigation, insurance defense and coverage as well as trucking, transportation and freight. “Nicole is a welcomed addition to WHT,” said William H. Partin, Member. “She possesses […]
John O. Hollon Elected as Member at Ward, Hocker & Thornton
Ward, Hocker & Thornton is pleased to announce that attorney John O. Hollon has been elected to become a Member within the firm. The announcement came after the End of Year Member’s Meeting on December 8, 2015.