Ward, Hocker & Thornton PLLC
About Ward, Hocker & Thornton PLLC
Ward, Hocker & Thornton PLLC is a respected presence in 2 local jurisdictions in the US, with 10 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 3 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 2005, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Arbitration
- Construction Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Insurance
- Mediation
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 10 practice areas.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Ward, Hocker & Thornton PLLC's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Louisville, Kentucky
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Born to loving parents, Willard and Virgina Hamblin, with the exception of the military, Pierce lived in his beloved Lexington all of his life. His career can be divided into five parts: Military : upon commissioning as Officer in the Army, Pierce was designated a Distinguished Military Graduate. He proudly served his country as a Captain in the Army. He was the Distinguished Graduate of the Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course provided by the Army for 1977. He was certified both as a T...
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