Jeffersontown Lawyers

Attorney Gary C. Johnson has been representing people who have been harmed by the negligence of others in eastern and central Kentucky for more than 30 years.

Mr. Johnson's practice is dedicated exclusively to plaintiff personal injury cases involving vehicular negligence, product liability, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.

Mr. Johnson has won several multimillion dollar jury verdicts and settlements over his long and distinguished career, including the eighth-largest verdict in the United States for 2002. He has the largest personal injury jury verdict of any lawyer in the state of Kentucky.

In 2008, Gary C. Johnson was awarded...

Julie graduated from Spalding University in 1982 with a degree in Business Administration with a minor in mathematics. She received her law degree from the University of Louisville in 1985. She spent her last semester of law school at Hastings University in San Francisco where she interned for the Department of Corporations. She became a member of the California Bar Association in 1985 and the Kentucky Bar Association in 1987.

From 1987 to 1993, Julie was employed as a Staff Attorney for the Honorable J. Wendell Roberts, US Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.

In 1994, Julie started her own...

Tate Meagher has lived his entire life in the great Bluegrass state. He was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, graduating from St. Xavier High School where he was captain of the basketball team. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky he then graduated cum laude from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

Following law school, Tate began working for an insurance defense law firm where he represented insurance companies against individuals seeking compensation for their injuries. He later worked for a firm focusing on insurance subrogation and a company where he focused on healthcare...

At McCarty Legal, we will listen to what happened to you in a free initial consultation, and we know what questions to ask to assess your situation. In some cases, giving you legal and practical advice is all that is required to resolve the problem; in others, we communicate and negotiate with the employer to solve the issues between you. But if necessary, we will not hesitate to protect your rights in court, taking legal action against your employer. We have successfully represented employees against Fortune 500 companies, as well as state, city and county governments.

We understand the difficulties that...

Caroline Clay was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky. She holds a J.D. degree from the University of Brandeis School of Law. Caroline is licensed to practice in KY and IN.

Thomas K. Stone, Esquire has been licensed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky since 1984. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville, School of Law. Mr. Stone and his legal group help protect your assets in the following areas: Estate Planning; Probate; Bonded Trustee, Power of Attorney, Curator and Representative Payee. Mr. Stone's primary concentration is personalizing the practice of law and building lifelong relationships with his clients. Ever vigilant of changing times, Stone Legal Group, PLLC remains current in all aspects of the law, including but not limited to, protecting your assets today...

Lindsey Hemsell holds a B.A. in Biology and Chemistry from The University of North Texas (1986), and a J.D. From Creighton University (1991). Since he graduated from law school, his practice has been solely devoted to helping people who have been injured by others. His practice areas include motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and medical negligence.

I was raised on a thoroughbred farm in Paris, KY, and have long strived to meet the legal needs of Central Kentuckians like myself. My humble upbringing has instilled in me a tireless work ethic, honesty, and humility, all of which direct the work I do for my clients.

Practiced Personal Injury law and tried cases in state and federal court since graduating from law school in 1996. Came to Isaacs & Isaacs from Hawkins Law Office in Bowling Green, Kentucky, his own firm, that opened in 2007.

David Scott holds a J.D. degree from the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law. He began his legal career as felony prosecutor focusing on jury trials for victim involved criminal cases. Since 2012, David has been representing clients in personal injury cases. David has numerous successful settlements and trial verdicts for his clients, and he was named “Plaintiff Attorney of the Year” for 2015 by The Kentucky Trial Court Review.

Shane Benson has a B.S. in psychology and B.A. in both philosophy and religion from the University of Georgia. He earned his J.D. from the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association. He is admitted to the United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky.

John has a B.A. in Spanish and Communications from the University of Louisville and worked as an editor for a decade before returning to school and earning his J.D. from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He is a member of Kentucky Bar Association and the Kentucky Justice Association.

Kimberly Hutchison holds a B.A. from the University of Kentucky and a J.D. from Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. Her career highlights include the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Kimberly is a member of the Louisville Bar Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, American Association of Justice and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

As the managing partner of Becker Law Office, Gregory J. Bubalo approaches every case from three valuable perspectives. He brings the skill of an accomplished trial lawyer, the strategic insights of a former defense counsel and the empathy of a former accident victim. He understands the strategies that defense attorneys use and how to overcome them. He has a passion for helping accident victims rebuild their lives, knowing firsthand the disruption that a serious injury can cause a victim and his or her family. When Becker Law Office founder Gary Becker asked Bubalo to join the firm in 1999, Bubalo saw...

Justin Sanders brings more than 15 years of civil litigation experience to the team at Becker Law. His top priority is fighting for clients’ interests, understanding the challenges they face, helping them secure just compensation, and resolving their losses. Justin grew up in a family of lawyers, which inspired him to become a dedicated advocate for those who were injured or lost a loved one due to the negligence of another. A resident of Kenton County, Kentucky, Justin graduated from the University of Kentucky before earning his Juris Doctor degree with honors from the Pepperdine University School of Law. Justin’s primary...

Todd A. Greenwell holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Kentucky and graduated cum laude from Chase College of Law. Todd handles each case with excellence, which has resulted in hundreds of satisfied clients. Todd is a proud member of the Kentucky Justice Association.

John Slack is one of Louisville’s rising personal injury lawyers at Becker Law and one of the hardest working attorneys in the personal injury field. He works tirelessly to investigate and develop complex medical malpractice cases to bring justice to those harmed by medical negligence. Aside from helping clients who have been injured by medical professionals, John also specializes in nursing home neglect and product liability claims. John is currently working closely with partners Greg Bubalo and Kate Dunnington handling a complex mass tort litigation involving hundreds of women who have suffered injuries from the birth control device Essure. A 2018...

Darryl Isaacs, aka “The Hammer” founded this law firm dedicated to putting the best interests of each and every client first. He is a seasoned personal injury attorney with decades of experience in winning the best possible resolution for people who have been injured by somebody else’s negligence or wrongful act. Darryl believes that when somebody suffers a grievous injury which impairs their ability to work and take care of family or other responsibilities, the entire community is also harmed, which can be compared to throwing a stone into a pool of water and watching the ripples expand outwards. He...

Helping people has always been a goal for Zach Chesser. Born and raised in Kentucky (and a true Southern gentleman), Zach is passionate about giving a voice to those who are underprivileged, underserved, and underrepresented. His legal career has been dedicated to this cause helping his clients, and he is a strong asset for people wrongly injured. Zach is a 2018 graduate of the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, having attended the University of Kentucky for his Masters degree in Secondary Social Studies Education. Prior to and while attending law school, Zach held a variety of positions...

Elizabeth Pratt Bernardi holds a B.A. from Centre College and a J.D. from University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Elizabeth is a member of the American Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, the Kentucky Justice Association and the Louisville Bar Association.

To say Christian Duque has a unique and varied background would be an understatement. While Christian has worked in the marketing field and published articles in various fitness magazines, he always knew something was missing from his career: the law. Advocating for strength and wellness in communities near and far, Christian saw an opportunity to touch people’s lives and help them through what can often be one of the most difficult time of their lives, being injured by someone else’s careless act. Christian earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, a BA in History from...

As a second career attorney, Gia Rapp answered a long-time calling to focus her talents as a legal advocate and advisor to clients who have been injured by the negligent conduct of others. Gia joined Becker Law in February of 2019 after enjoying a successful career as a solo practitioner and a corporate executive. Not only is Gia an experienced trial attorney, she also understands the value of working with her clients and opposing parties to bring resolution to issues and cases in the most cost effective and least stressful way. She works diligently to provide compassionate, competent, and capable...

Trent Taylor was raised in a small farming town just north of Louisville. One of the few to ever pursue a law degree from his hometown, Trent dreamed of becoming an attorney since he was a young boy. With a passion for helping others, Trent now focuses on helping those harmed by medical negligence and nursing home neglect. A resident of Oldham County, Trent received his Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2020, graduating magna cum laude. Trent received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hanover College in 2017, with major/minors in political science, business,...

Joel Zimmerman has a true dedication to justice and a passion for serving the citizens of our community. As a relentless advocate, Joel focuses his practice on representing injured plaintiffs and remains a compassionate and easy to talk to counselor to his clients. Prior to joining Bubalo Law, Joel focused his practice on representing Social Security disability claimants, helping some of our most vulnerable citizens obtain their entitled benefits. He also has represented criminal defendants, and plaintiffs in obtaining favorable settlements in a wide variety of cases, ranging from personal injury, to mortgage litigation, to property disputes. Deciding to...

Whitney LaChelle Stepp is dedicating her career to giving a voice to those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and those that have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. The 2015 graduate of the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law joined the experienced team of attorneys at Bubalo Law Firm in August of 2019 after honing her skills as a defense attorney. Whitney excels in several areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, car accidents, trucking accidents and premises liability. As a result of her hard work and diligence, Whitney secured...

John has a true passion for litigation and serving the citizens of our community and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. John focusses his practice on representing wrongfully injured persons and remains thoughtful, easy to talk to, and always willing to listen to his clients. Prior to joining the Becker Law Office, John enjoyed a successful career as a solo practitioner where he focused on litigation in civil, criminal, and family courts. John earned his Juris Doctor degree from Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where he excelled on the National Trial Team. John has a passion for representing his...

To Kate Dunnington, the Assistant Managing Partner at Becker Law Office, there’s more to serving clients than giving sound legal guidance. There’s also the more human side of providing emotional support for them during difficult times. “A lot of times people are angry about the situation they’re in, and they’re nervous about what’s going to happen,” she says. “The part I like most about my work is talking with these people, connecting with them, and putting myself in their shoes as best I can. I try to help and direct them throughout the process, keep them informed and ease their minds...