My practice is small by choice, and our emphasis is on quality rather than quantity. I believe in personal service to each client and that, simply put, is why we are what we are: small, independent, and personally interested in your case.
When you are facing financial difficulty, are injured from an accident, are charged with a crime, or are facing a divorce, the attorney you hire could be one of the biggest decisions of your life. It's important that you hire an experienced lawyer who is determined to protect your rights. We realize that every case that comes through our door is unique.
To give you and your case individual attention, to listen to your needs and to focus on fair and just results.
Your initial consultation is always FREE, no matter the area of practice.
Jason was admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association in 1998. He is admitted to practice in all state courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, both the Eastern and Western Districts of Federal Court in Kentucky and before the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Areas of Practice include, but are not limited to:
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 & 13)
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Bankruptcy
Divorce & Family Law
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BANKRUPTCY:
Jason is among the most experienced Bankruptcy attorneys in western Kentucky. With his extensive experience and technical knowledge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, his office can give people in financial difficulty a fresh start. Financial disaster can strike with little warning. The loss of employment, enormous medical bills, divorce or even the death of a loved one may force you to make a decision to seek financial protection under federal laws. We are here to help you or your business through any financial disaster, so to get you back onto solid ground. We can help you discharge debts, stop foreclosure, stop repossession, stop wage garnishment and repair credit
Often when a person or business has mounting financial problems, creditors are merciless in harassing them with a blizzard of threatening phone calls, letters, lawsuits, liens, and garnishments. We can put a stop to these types of creditor harassment. Once an individual or business files bankruptcy, an automatic stay is placed on all accounts and stopping all collection efforts in their tracks. As we often tell our clients, there is a reason why the process is called Bankruptcy "Relief".
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a form available to all individuals, corporations and partnerships. There is no minimum or maximum debt that you can seek to discharge in Chapter 7. Chapter 7 is a complete discharge of all debts that you owe with certain exceptions. Generally, when filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are able to keep all of your personal belongings. In many cases, individual filing is allowed to keep their home, their vehicles, and all of their household items. However, this varies on a case-by-case basis. The common myth is that because you are filing bankruptcy, you have to lose your home, and that is not always the case.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a debt restructuring plan where a person attempts to pay back all or part of his/her debts based on their disposable income. Chapter 13 has several advantages, and it can help you do the following:
*Immediately stop a foreclosure or repossession action against your home or automobile,
*Stop creditors from harassing you or garnishing your wages
*Significantly reduce the amount
of your monthly payments
*When you file a Chapter 13, your creditors cannot take any further collection action against you, and once your case is approved, the creditors must abide by the repayment terms that the Bankruptcy Court assigns. Typically, all of your debts would be rolled into one payment, and you would make one payment each month to the Bankruptcy Court. *The Bankruptcy Court then determines the amount each creditor will receive from the payment.
The main advantage of Chapter 13 is that the amount that you have to pay is based upon what you can afford. It is not based upon how much you owe or what your creditors think you should pay. We have filed many Chapter 13 cases and it has assisted many clients in stopping foreclosure actions so that they could keep their homes. In Chapter 13, just like in Chapter 7, you are usually able to keep your home, your vehicle, and your personal possessions.
We understand that filing bankruptcy is a very difficult decision. We work individually with each client to ensure that we have recommended the best course of action for them.
PERSONAL INJURY:
If you have been injured as a result of the negligence of another person or company, it is critical that you seek the advice of an experienced attorney, as soon as possible. Our firm is practiced in prosecuting claims for all manner of injured people. If necessary in your case, we can hire, prepare and obtain testimony from qualified and experienced expert witnesses, regarding the issues of liability or damages. Whether your case is settled, mediated or tried before a jury, the preparation will be extensive. People are injured every day by:
Auto, Truck and Motorcycle accidents
Slip and fall
A dangerous condition on premises
Medical Malpractice
Dangerous or faulty products (Product Liability)
We will aggressively pursue every avenue of compensation, through negotiated insurance settlement or at trial. We are dedicated to recovering for you full damages for your medical treatment and future medical care lost wages and lost future earnings, as well as compensation for pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life for catastrophic injuries or permanent disability.
If you have been injured, you could be entitled to recover the following:
Cost of Medical Treatment
Disability
Loss of wages
Reduced ability to earn money
Pain and suffering- past, present and future
Punitive Damages
To learn more about your legal rights after an accident, please call us to discuss our claim. We will be happy to investigate our case and advise on your claim. Your consultation is FREE and there will be absolutely NO fees unless we collect for you.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE:
Jason has over seven years of prosecutorial experience, both as former Assistant Christian County Attorney and as a former Assistant Commonwealth Attorney. Armed with this experience, he knows that, whether you’re facing a first time DUI, or you have multiple felony convictions, your case is too important not to get the best legal assistance you can find. We know our clients are worried about losing their license, their employment, or even their freedom. We know that, when this happens, people need quick and clear answers to their legal questions.
We also often arrange for release on one's own recognizance or the posting of a cash or signature bond. Where warranted, we will also fight for a bail reduction for release so that we can defend the case with the client free, while we work together to defend the case. We do much more than simply plea bargain or question witnesses in court. We also provide the following services:
-Providing our clients with an objective perspective on their situation and what is likely to happen if their cases go to trial. This perspective is vital for defendants trying to decide whether to accept a plea bargain offered by the prosecutor.
-Familiarizing and explaining to our clients' important legal rules. Many criminal law rules are hidden away in court interpretations of federal and state constitutions.
-Taking advantage of our local court practice and procedures that are vital to effective representation but aren't written down anywhere.
-Making our clients understand the legal and practical consequences of simply pleading guilty.
-We can assist you with Misdemeanor or Felony charges, including, but not limited to, the following:
DUI
Drug Charges
Probation Violations
Assault and Battery
Domestic Violence
Traffic Citations
Record Expungement
Jason has the necessary experience to handle any criminal charge whether it be in federal or state court. We have the litigation skill, and responsiveness needed to succeed in criminal cases. We will vigorously pursue justice, and make ourselves available for clients due to our understanding of the drastic and far-reaching effects associated with criminal charges.
DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW:
Family law involving divorce, child support, custody of children, and division of property and debts, are complicated and require competent, skillful and knowledgeable attorneys to properly apply such laws.
Typical cases involve:
-Divorce (contested and uncontested)
-Child Custody
-Child Support
-Visitation
-Marital and Non-Marital Property Disputes
-Adoption
-Termination of Parental Rights
Realizing that such difficulties are life-altering and extremely upsetting, we will do our best to lighten your burden.
BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW:
Jason provides a full range of legal services to local businesses. We help local business persons establish a corporation, a limited liability company, or another form of business. We assist businesses with the necessary documents that need to be filed/prepared in order for them to properly execute their own personal business plan.
After a business is in operation, we assist with any dispute that arises, with collections, and the drafting and negotiation of many agreements. This firm is committed to being a productive valuable assistant to those we serve. Our goal is to help each business succeed.
WILLS & ESTATE LAW:
At a time of change — a divorce, a marriage, the birth of a child, the death of a family member, many people realize they need to develop or revise an estate plan to meet changing circumstances. Everyone who has property or a dependent should have these basic documents so that friends and family will know how you want your assets divided.
An estate plan can include many different documents. On the one hand, by placing the property in a trust (or multiple trusts), your family can avoid the expense, publicity and time of probate. On the other hand, you may want a testamentary trust or a living trust. If you have a child with disabilities, you may want to establish a special needs trust.
What about your own care? If you are unable to make your own decisions, who will? A power of attorney can designate someone of your choice to make decisions about finances and day-to-day living. A living will and medical directive can explain your preferences about end-of-life medical care.
We are here to talk when you need us to establish or revise an estate plan, probate an estate after the death of a loved one, or to talk to you about your own objectives. We can recommend trusts, powers of attorney, and other ways to conserve assets and make your wishes known. Whatever your needs are, plan to talk to us.
COLLECTIONS:
We handle collection matters for a variety of businesses and financial institutions. The services provided include the filing and enforcement of liens, foreclosure actions, and other methods of recovering on unpaid debt.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW:
This firm represents local government agencies and small municipalities on a regular basis. Jason has served as the City Attorney for the City of Oak Grove, one of the fastest-growing cities in the Commonwealth since 1998.
