Summary Judgment Granted in Premises Liability Case
Attorneys Ashley Brown and Jared Hudson obtained summary judgment in favor of George K. Bowling Community Park, Inc. based on recreational immunity granted in KRS 411.190. The Recreational Use statute was enacted by the Kentucky legislature to encourage landowners to open their properties to the public free of charge without fear of liability. In this […]
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2024
WHT has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, regionally in 8 practice areas. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the […]
Catie Joseph Named KDC Defense Lawyer of the Year 2023
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Catie Joseph was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Kentucky Defense Counsel’s Young Lawyer of the Year Award. Catie was peer nominated and selected by the KDC for the award. WHT is proud to have such a talented and dedicated employee who has been recognized […]
2 Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that 2 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. “The unparalleled […]
WHT attorneys Ashley Brown and Jared Hudson obtained a net zero defense verdict in a traumatic brain injury trial in Scott County.
Attorneys Ashley Brown and Jared Hudson obtained a net zero defense verdict in an underinsured motorist trial in Scott County. The plaintiff in that case alleged that after an auto accident, she sustained a traumatic brain injury, resulting in migraines, cognitive impairment, memory loss, dizziness, anxiety, and decrease in verbal fluency. She incurred past medical […]
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is proud to have 9 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America.
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that 9 lawyers have been included in the 2024 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 ensured the […]
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 […]
Ashley Brown Selected to Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
WHT is pleased to announce that Member Ashley Brown has been selected for membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), comprised of U.S. and international civil defense litigators, senior corporate counsel, and insurance claims executives, is dedicated to promoting knowledge, fellowship and professionalism for lawyers and other professionals […]