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Address
226 Main Street, P.O. Box 6910
Florence, Kentucky 41022-6910 (Boone Co.)
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Average Peer Review Rating
4.6
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 Free Initial Consultation  Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) Based in Florence Kentucky, Busald Funk Zevely PSC is an aggressively growing law firm with deep roots in the Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati community. Founded in 1974, the firm currently has nine lawyers all of whom are licensed to practice in Kentucky with many also licensed in Ohio and various federal courts. Our size gives us the depth of resources to handle complex and sophisticated litigation and personal transactions effectively and efficiently. We are dedicated to providing professional, dynamic, and personal service of the highest quality on a cost effective basis. We represent individuals and companies in criminal matters, personal injury, domestic issues, automobile accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, insurance, bankruptcy, workers' rights claims, and much more. Statement of PracticeCatastrophic Injury, Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Nursing Home, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Insurance Bad Faith, Labor Law, Employment Law, Criminal Law, DUI, Traffic Violations, Drug Crimes, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and Bankruptcy. Year Established: 1974
Firm Size: 9
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Address226 Main Street P.O. Box 6910
Florence, KY 41022-6910, (Boone Co.)
PhonePhone: 859-371-3600
Fax: 859-525-1040
Website
http://www.bfzlaw.com
Office HoursMonday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sunday: By Appointment Only
E. André Busald (Partner) admitted to bar, 1971, Kentucky; 1989, Ohio; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: College of the Holy Cross (A.B., 1968); University of Kentucky (J.D., 1971). Past President: Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, 1985; Northern Kentucky Bar Association, 1986; American Inns of Court, Salmon P. Chase Chapter, 1994; Boone County Bar Association 1973-1975. Special Justice, Kentucky Supreme Court, 1988-1989. Special Master, Federal District Court, 1986-1987. Special Trial Judge, Boone Circuit Court, 1978. Listed, Best Lawyers in America, 1997-2008. Recipient: Peter Perlman Trial Attorney of the Year Award, 1999; 2001 Lifetime Achievement Award, Northern Kentucky Bar Association; 2005 Distinguished Lawyer Award, Northern Kentucky Bar Association; Kentucky Super Lawyers, 2007, 2008. Board of Directors: Trial Diplomacy Journal, Editorial Board, 1990-1995; American Jury Trial Foundation, 1987-1994. Member: Kentucky Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; Northern Kentucky Bar Association (Board of Directors, 1985-1987); American Association for Justice formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of American (Board of Governors, 1988-1993); Kentucky Justice Association formerly Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys (Board of Governors, 1972); Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers; Southern Trial Lawyers Association; Southern Ohio Federal Bar Association; American Inns of Court, Salmon P. Chase Chapter (Board of Directors, 1993). Practice Areas: Catastrophic Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Truck Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Medical Malpractice; Nursing Home Liability; Wrongful Death; Products Liability; Insurance Bad Faith; Personal Injury; Automobile Negligence; Bicycle Accidents; Bodily Injury; Brain Injury; Commercial Vehicle Liability; Head Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Pedestrian Injuries; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Spinal Injury.Email: E. André Busald
Wilbur Zevely (Partner) born Covington, Kentucky; admitted to bar, 1972, Kentucky and Ohio. Education: University of Cincinnati (B.S., 1968); Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 1972). Author: "Kentucky Driving Under the Influence Law," 1994. Former Director and Treasurer, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Member: Kentucky and Northern Kentucky Bar Association; Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Practice Areas: Criminal Law; DUI/DWI; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Traffic Violations; Family Law; Domestic Relations.Email: Wilbur Zevely
William J. Kathman, Jr. (Partner) born Covington, Kentucky, June 26, 1950; admitted to bar, 1976, Kentucky; 1989, Ohio. Education: University of Kentucky (B.S., 1973); University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1976). Recipient, 2001 Distinguished Lawyer Award, Northern Kentucky Bar Association. Listed: The Best Lawyers in America, 1995; Outstanding Lawyers of America, 2003; Kentucky Super Lawyers, 2008. Deputy Master Commissioner, 54th Judicial District, 1981-2006. City Attorney, Dry Ridge & Crittenden, 1980-1984. Past President: Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, 1992; Kentucky Bar Foundation, 1993, Boone County Bar Association, 1979. Member: Northern Kentucky (Board of Directors, 1996-1998), Cincinnati Bar Associations; Kentucky Justice Association formerly Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys (Board of Governors, 1982); Northern Kentucky Bar Foundation (Treasurer, 1999; Board of Directors, 1999); Kentucky Bar Foundation (Charter Life Fellow; Board of Directors, 1985-1995); American Association for Justice formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Practice Areas: Catastrophic Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Truck Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Wrongful Death; Personal Injury; Automobile Negligence; Bicycle Accidents; Bodily Injury; Commercial Vehicle Liability; Head Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Pedestrian Injuries; Spinal Injury.Email: William J. Kathman, Jr.
Burr Travis (Partner) born Murfreesboro, Tennessee; admitted to bar, 1978, Kentucky; 1989, Ohio; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky. Education: University of Cincinnati (B.S., 1974); Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 1977). Member: Northern Kentucky Community Center, 1982-1988; Salmon P. Chase Board of Governors Alumni, 1985-1992; The Point Campaign Board, 2004; Horseman's Benevolent Protective Association, 2002-2003; Kentucky Racing Commissioner, 2008; Queen City Foundation, 2004-2008. Founder, Toys for Kids. Former Kentucky & Federal Public Defender, 1978-1984. Member: Northern Kentucky and Kentucky Bar Associations; Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Assault and Battery; Burglary; Capital Offenses; Criminal Defense; DUI/DWI; Felonies; Homicide; Manslaughter; Misdemeanors; Murder; Sex Crimes; Sexual Assault; Traffic Violations; Criminal Appeals; Death Penalty; Drivers License Suspension; Expungements; Extradition; Federal Criminal Law; Forgery; Grand Jury Practice; Hit and Run; Mail Fraud; Money Laundering; Parole and Probation; Post-Conviction Remedies; Search and Seizure; Shoplifting; Stalking; Theft; Vehicular Homicide; Wire Fraud.Email: Burr Travis
Michael J. McMain (Partner) admitted to bar, 1981, Kentucky; 1989, Ohio; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. Education: Northern Kentucky University (B.S., 1978); Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 1981). Member: Pro Bono Panel, Children's Law Center; Northern Kentucky Collaborative Law Group; Attendance, Intervention & Mediation (AIM) Program Volunteer. Member: Kentucky and Northern Kentucky Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Juvenile Law; Family Law; Divorce; Domestic Relations; Spousal Support; Domestic Violence; Premarital Agreements; Paternity; Child Custody; Child Support; Child Dependency; Child Abuse and Neglect; Wills; Trusts and Estates; Landlord and Tenant Law; Probate.Email: Michael J. McMain
Jay R. Vaughn (Partner) born Louisville, Kentucky, May 11, 1977; admitted to bar, 2002, Ohio; 2003, Kentucky and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky; 2004, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio. Education: Murray State University (B.S., 1999); Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 2002). Recipient, Award of Appreciation Outstanding Board Member, Kentucky Justice Association, 2007. Adjunct Professor: National Trial Advocacy Team, 2003-2006; Trial Advocacy Class, 2008. Professor, Salmon P. Chase College of Law. Author: "Suddenly It's No Longer the Defendant's Fault," KATA, The Advocate, Mar/Apr 2004; "Who Should Get the Benefit: The Injured Victim or the Tortfeasor?" KATA, The Advocate, Sept/Oct 2004; "Procedures for Obtaining Kentucky State Police Records," KATA, The Advocate, Mar/Apr 2005; "Update on Coots v. Allstate & KRS 411.188(2)," KATA, The Advocate, May/June 2005; "Using Demonstrative Evidence: Vehicular Collision Issues," KATA, The Advocate, Sept/Oct 2005; "Multiple Cars, Multiple UM & UIM Policies," KATA, The Advocate, Nov/Dec 2005; "Amicus Curiae Committee Update," KATA, The Advocate, Mar/Apr 2006); "Major Differences Between Ohio & Kentucky Law," KATA, The Advocate, Nov/Dec 2006; "You Can't Buy Insurance for Damage Caused by a "Phantom"," KATA, The Advocate, Mar/Apr 2007; "The "Threshold" Battle : Using the Defense Doctor to Your Advantage," KJA, The Advocate, Jan/Feb 2008; "Answers to Common PIP Questions," KJA, The Advocate, May/June 2008. Presentations: "Getting Started: How to Prepare for a Career in the Courtroom," KATA, Seminar for Chase Law Students, 2003; "Proving Damages in Automobile Cases," Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court, April 20, 2005; "The Subrogation User Guide," KATA, Overcoming Obstacles in Settlements: The Subrogation Seminar, June 17, 2005 and June 24, 2005; "Medicare Recovery in Personal Injury Claims," KBA, Kentucky Law Update, September 9, 2005; "Getting Started: Young Lawyers' Survival Tips," KBA, New Lawyer's Program, October 25, 2005; "Litigating an Auto Case, NKBA, Young Lawyer's Potpourri of Last Minute CLE, November 18, 2005; "Medicaid Liens," KATA, Subrogation Strategies, Protecting You and Your Client, April 21, 2006 and April 28, 2006; Update on Kentucky Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law, KBA, Kentucky Law Update, September 28, 2006; "Courtroom Etiquette, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, February 12, 2007; "Litigating a Personal Injury Case: Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives," KBA, New Lawyers Program, April 5, 2007; "Military Subrogation," KATA Subrogation Seminar, April 27, 2007 and May 11, 2007; "Kentucky Uninsured, Underinsured & PIP Issues," NKBA, Free CLE Day, May 25, 2007; "Flip This Case, How to Prepare & Settle Quickly," KJA Car Wreck Cases Seminar, April 25, 2008 and May 9, 2008. Member: Northern Kentucky Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors, 2005-2007); Kentucky Bar Association; Cincinnati Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; Kentucky Justice Association formerly Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys (Board of Governor, 2003); American Association for Justice formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Practice Areas: Catastrophic Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Truck Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Medical Malpractice; Nursing Home Liability; Wrongful Death; Products Liability; Insurance Bad Faith.Email: Jay R. Vaughn
——————————Gail M. Langendorf (Associate) born Georgetown, Kentucky; admitted to bar, 1995, Ohio; 1996, Kentucky. Education: Eastern Kentucky University (B.A., 1989); Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 1995). Presentations: "Screening Employment Cases," University of Kentucky College of Law, 1996; "The Injured Worker: Sorting Out Issues," UK Employment Institute, 1998; "Ethics and the New Lawyer," Northern Kentucky University, Chase College of Law, 2000; "Developments in Employment Law," Northern Kentucky University, Chase College of Law, 2002. Articles: "Practice Pointers: Summary Judgment," Kentucky Bench and Bar, 1999. Member: Northern Kentucky and Kentucky Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Employment Defense; Employment Civil Rights; Harassment; Family and Medical Leave Act; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation; Wrongful Termination; Employment Discrimination; Employment Contracts; Employee Benefits; COBRA; Employee Benefits Litigation; ERISA; ERISA Litigation; Unemployment Compensation; Labor and Employment; Employer Liability; Employment Breach of Contract; Employment Law; Equal Employment Opportunity Law; Fair Labor Standards; Human Resources Law; Management Employment Law; Agreements; Retaliatory Discharge; Title VII Discrimination; Wage and Hour Law; Wrongful Termination Defense; Commercial Litigation; Complex Commercial Litigation; Commercial Contracts; Contract Litigation.Email: Gail M. Langendorf
Ryan Beck (Associate) born Cincinnati, Ohio; admitted to bar, 2006, Kentucky; 2007, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky. Education: University of Kentucky (B.A., 2002); Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 2006). Member: Northern Kentucky, Kentucky and American Bar Associations; Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors). Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Juvenile Law; Family Law; Divorce; Domestic Relations; Spousal Support; Child Custody; Child Support; Domestic Violence; Paternity; Premarital Agreements; Child Abuse and Neglect; Child Dependency; Wills; Trusts and Estates; Landlord and Tenant Law; Probate; Debtors Rights.Email: Ryan Beck
Aaron Beck (Associate - Busald Funk Zevely) born Cincinnati, Ohio; admitted to bar, 2006, Kentucky; 2008, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky. Education: University of Kentucky (B.S., 2003); Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 2006). Department of Public Advocacy, Covington Trial Office 2006-2008. Member: Kentucky Bar Association; Northern Kentucky Bar Association. Practice Areas: Family Law; Divorce; Domestic Relations; Spousal Support; Child Custody; Child Support; Criminal Law; Capital Offenses; Criminal Appeals; Criminal Defense; Drivers License Suspension; Driving While Intoxicated; DUI/DWI; Expungements; Federal Criminal Law; Felonies; Homicide; Manslaughter; Misdemeanors; Murder; Search and Seizure; Sex Crimes; Sexual Assault; Traffic Violations; Weapons Charges; Bankruptcy; Bankruptcy Chapter 7; Bankruptcy Chapter 13; Debtor Bankruptcy; Wills; Trusts and Estates.Email: Aaron Beck
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