Covington, KY

Charles H. Rittgers

Charles H. Rittgers is Past President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Warren County Bar Association, and a Founding Member of the National College of DUI Defense. He is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has been chosen as an Ohio Super Lawyer every year since 2008 and handles high-profile criminal and civil cases.

Christopher Jackson

For over 20 years, Christopher Jackson Law has been committed to delivering top-notch legal representation in personal injury cases. Our experienced team is passionate about advocating for your rights and achieving the best possible outcomes. Established in 2003, Christopher Jackson Law is committed to providing compassionate and effective legal representation. With a focus on personal injury cases, our firm has earned a reputation for excellence and dedication. Led by Christopher Jackson, our team strives to ensure that each client receives the support and guidance they deserve. From car accidents to wrongful death claims, we are here to fight for justice on behalf of our clients.

Mr. Levy is a skilled personal injury litigator and founding partner at the law offices of O’Connor, Acciani & Levy, having joined the firm in 1992. He focuses his practice in the area of Personal Injury. As a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Barry is known for his experience and dedication to the pursuit of justice and is also admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court, Ohio Supreme Court, United States District Court Southern District of Ohio, and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky. Highly regarded by his peers, Mr. Levy has received a number of accolades throughout his career, including being named among the Top 100 Attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers, has been awarded one of the “Best Lawyers in America” the past 3 years, a recipient of the prestigious “Super Lawyers®” award for the past 11 years and has also attained an “AV Rating” by Martindale Hubbell-a distinction that is awarded based on peer reviews in both legal ability and ethical standards.

D. Todd Varellas

Todd is an experienced civil trial attorney focusing on serious personal injury cases involving trucking collisions, car wrecks, nursing home abuse and neglect, and fatal accidents and wrongful death. He has been lead counsel in numerous complex civil cases, trials, and appeals for his clients across the state of Kentucky, resulting in many settlements including settlements for six and seven figures, and in favorable jury verdicts and judgments for six and seven figures. Todd was recognized by Super Lawyers as a top rated personal injury attorney in Kentucky for 2023. Super Lawyers also previously named Todd a Rising Star, when he was a younger attorney. Todd was also selected in 2012 by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, as one of the top 40 trial lawyers under the age of 40 practicing in Kentucky. After becoming a lawyer and before joining Varellas & Varellas, Todd clerked on the Supreme Court of Kentucky, completing a clerkship for Justice Mary C. Noble. Todd previously also worked in the areas of civil litigation in Lexington and trial defense in Washington, D.C. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Todd is dedicated to serving our clients and representing people across Kentucky in claims for wrongful death or for serious injuries, and he seeks to find the best remedy to their legal issues.

Sandra M. Varellas

Sandra has practiced law in Kentucky throughout her career and has been selected for membership in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers as one of the top 100 civil trial lawyers in Kentucky and has been selected as one of the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Kentucky by the American Society of Legal Advocates, a selective membership which comprises less than 1.5% of all licensed lawyers nationwide. She has also been listed in Who’s Who in American Law. She has extensive experience representing injured persons and their families and is dedicated to helping clients right the wrongs they have suffered by providing a guiding hand and sound legal advice during the difficult times that can follow a serious injury. Sandra has been admitted to practice law in all state courts in Kentucky. She has also been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, all federal courts in the Eastern District of Kentucky and the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In addition to her substantial experience in the law gained through many years in private practice, she presided as a state hearing officer and taught in the legal and mathematics fields. She taught legal writing at the University of Kentucky College of Law and taught Business Law at the University of Kentucky. In addition, legal research papers authored by her have been published multiple times in the Kentucky Law Journal and she has testified before the Kentucky legislature concerning proposed changes in state law. She also served several terms as Fayette County Judge/Executive. As an active community leader, Sandra has served on the boards of the Professional Women’s Forum, Commerce Lexington’s Council of Smaller Enterprises, Lexington Network, and Lexington Forum.

Joseph W. Shea III

Joseph W. Shea III is one of the most successful and experienced trial attorneys in the Midwest, with record-breaking verdicts in medical malpractice cases, including $8.3 million in Hamilton County, $6.5 million in Butler County, and $5.4 million in Kentucky Federal Court. He has been recognized in 'Leading Lawyer' by Cincy Magazine, 'Best Lawyers in America', and Ohio Super Lawyers 'Top 50 Cincinnati and/or Top 100 Ohio' over 20 times. He also received the Ohio State Bar Association’s Ritter Award.

Paul J. Dickman

Paul J. Dickman is a Northern Kentucky native who has practiced law since 1993, representing clients in state and federal courts across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. He handles criminal defense cases, from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies, and personal injury and civil litigation, recovering millions for his clients. He is known as a 'Professional Problem Solver' and is committed to providing exceptional representation.