Judson F. Devlin

Mr. Breetz has a sophisticated trial practice and regularly appears in courtrooms across Kentucky, Tennessee, and upon occasion, Southern Indiana. He is co-leader of the firm's Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group. Matt defends numerous professionals, including lawyers, insurance agents and brokers, accountants, debt collectors, engineers, title agents, architects and home inspectors in professional malpractice suits throughout the region. Mr. Breetz has a robust practice representing...

Edward H. Stopher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Edward H., who practices law in Louisville, Kentucky, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edwar...

Jeff Moad is a Member in the firm’s Business Litigation Service Group in Louisville. He practices complex business and commercial litigation, class action litigation, consumer finance litigation, and professional liability litigation.Jeff joined the firm after graduating first in his class from the University of Kentucky College of Law and serving as a law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.He has represented clients in litigation, investigations, and ...

Mike Risley is Co-Chair of the firm’s Appellate Advocacy Group and former Chair of the Louisville office’s Litigation Service Group. A seasoned litigator, Mike frequently appears before both state and federal appellate courts. He also has deep experience in disputes involving insurance bad faith and coverage, ERISA, and commercial and employment-related matters. Mike currently is serving the firm as Louisville Office Executive Member and is a former member of the firm’s Mana...

Matthew B. Gay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Matthew B., who practices law in Louisville, Kentucky, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marjorie A. Farris has practiced with the firm since graduating from law school in 1995 and has been a Member of the firm since 2003. Ms. Farris is an experienced trial lawyer who has handled a wide variety of litigation ranging from products liability, insurance bad faith, ERISA, complex business litigation, and class actions. She has actively defended more than 75 class actions nationwide.

Jordan A. Stanton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jordan A., who practices law in Louisville, Kentucky, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A seasoned litigator with over 18 years of experience, Demetrius represents employers in the defense of employment-based claims asserted under both Kentucky and federal law including, but not limited to, claims asserted under the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, Title VII, and the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. His experience includes defending civil actions filed in both state and federal court, as well as defending against administrative actions before state and federal administrative agencies. He is also an a...

Rachel is an experienced transactional attorney focusing on employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and compliance matters, and other strategic commercial transactions. Rachel represents domestic and international businesses operating across the United States. Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements Corporation Law: Kentucky Practical Law Corporate & Securities State Q&A UPDATE: FinCEN and Treasury Department Announce ...

Brian A. Cromer is the Chair of the firm’s Business & Finance Service Group. He has represented some of the largest companies in the U.S. and the international arena in corporate transactions and legal disputes, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, venture capital and private equity investments, and corporate governance matters. Brian's broad range of experience includes providing and organizing a variety of legal services for companies at all stages, ...