WHT Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Ward, Hocker & Thornton a leading law firm specializing in Insurance Defense, is proud to announce that six of its attorneys have been named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list, and nine have been recognized as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service. The Super Lawyers designation is awarded to attorneys who […]
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025
November 7, 2024 — Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® , a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 7 practice areas, Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. Firms included in […]
Gregg E. Thornton Named 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in the Lexington Area
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC attorney Gregg E. Thornton was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants in Lexington. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this a significant and coveted accolade. These […]
9 Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that 9 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. “For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has […]
Kaylee Collins Selected for 2024 FDCC National Ladder Down Program
WHT associate Kaylee Collins has been selected to join the 2024 FDCC (Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel) National Ladder Down Program. Ladder Down is an annual initiative focused on fostering leadership empowerment, business development, and mentoring. These elements are essential for women lawyers to enhance their opportunities for success. Kaylee is an associate in […]
WHT Named Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2024
Exciting news! We’ve been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 2024! Huge thanks to our incredible team for their hard work and dedication. This award belongs to each and every one of you! https://www.bestplacestoworkkentucky.com/awards/winners
WHT is hiring for the Louisville Office
Position: Associate Attorney Employer: Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC Contact: Becky Haggard, Firm Administrator 333 West Vine Street, Suite 1100 Lexington, KY 40507 Email: becky.haggard@whtlaw.com No phone or walk-in interviews; interviews will be scheduled after resume received Status: Full-time (eligible for benefit package) Salary: Varies, depending upon job-related experience. Job Description: WHT has an opening […]
Congratulations on Walter Ward’s Well-Earned Retirement
Congratulations on Walter Ward’s Well-Earned Retirement. We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations on Walter’s well-deserved retirement after starting the firm and many years of dedicated service as an esteemed attorney here at Ward, Hocker & Thornton. His exemplary commitment, legal expertise, and unwavering dedication created an indelible mark on our Firm. He will […]
Fifteen WHT Attorneys Selected to 2024 Kentucky Super Lawyers List
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that fifteen of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Kentucky Super Lawyers publication. Attorneys George Hocker, Gregg Thornton, Ashley Brown, Licha Farah, John Hollon and Gene Zipperle were named to the Kentucky Super Lawyers list. Jillian House, Graham Barth, Tucker Willis, […]
Ashley’s most recent Defense Verdict
WHT Member Ashley Brown secured a defense verdict in a residential construction contract case in Fayette County. In this case, a home in an upscale neighborhood owned by a residential holding company was undergoing renovations. The holding company’s contractor arranged for an asphalt company to pave the driveway, but did not serve as a general […]