Kentucky Supreme Court Upholds Motion to Dismiss Argued by Jason Morgan
The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld the Motion to Dismiss argued by WHT attorney Jason Morgan on behalf of Lexington Fayette Urban County Government in the case of Independence Bank, C/O Paul Bradford and Michael Burns, Trust Officers, As the Limited Guardian and Limited Conservator of Anthony W. Noel v. Trevor Welch et al. Mr. Noel […]
WHT Announces Three New Members
Ward, Hocker & Thornton is pleased to announce three attorneys have been elected to become Members of the Firm: Graham Barth, Tucker Willis and Max Smith. Graham D. Barth is an attorney in the Lexington office, focusing on civil litigation defense with an emphasis on automobile litigation and premises liability. He has been with the […]
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC Ranked in 2022 “Best Law Firms”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2021 — U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 12th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC has been ranked in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 5 practice areas. Firms included in the 2022 U.S. News – Best […]
Defense Verdict in Jefferson Circuit Court
WHT attorneys Max Smith and Will Barker obtained a defense verdict in favor of their client, Loving Care Inc., in a jury trial on a negligent security claim in Jefferson Circuit Court. The plaintiff was going to a midnight bingo game when she was abducted, kidnapped, and sexually assaulted by a John Doe assailant. Plaintiff […]
WHT Attorneys Named 2022 The Best Lawyers in America
Ward, Hocker & Thornton is pleased to announce that six of our attorneys have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and 2022 The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch. The Best Lawyers in America is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Lawyers on […]
WHT Attorneys Obtain Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Claim
WHT attorneys Max Smith and Ashley Brown obtained a defense verdict in favor of Louisville Mega Cavern in a jury trial on a wrongful death claim in Jefferson County. The plaintiff was participating in an activity in the cavern and had a medical emergency and later passed away. Plaintiff was asking for $60 million, $20 […]
Kentucky Court of Appeals Upholds Summary Judgment Argued by WHT Attorneys
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the summary judgment that was argued by WHT attorneys Brian Gudalis and Jim Freel on behalf of Louisville Road Ventures LLC in the case of Robert Ragle v. Louisville Road Ventures LLC and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Louisville Road Ventures owned property that was leased by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. […]
Kentucky Court of Appeals Upholds Defense Verdict Obtained by WHT Attorneys
The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion affirming a Fayette County jury’s defense verdict in favor of an insurance company represented by WHT. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained injuries in a rear-end motor vehicle accident in Lexington, Kentucky; specifically, she alleged that a preexisting knee condition was aggravated in the accident. After […]
Walter Ward Selected to 2021 Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Hall of Fame
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that Member Walter A. Ward has been selected as a 2021 inductee into the Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors those who have made significant contributions to the Kentucky’s Workers’ Compensation system during their distinguished careers. All inductees will be honored […]
WHT Announces New Member
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that attorney Rebecca Burroughs has been elected to become a Member within the Firm. Rebecca is an attorney in the Louisville office. Her practice focuses on trucking, transportation and freight, as well as insurance defense for large insurance carriers and many self-insured companies. She regularly practices […]