Florence, KY

N. John Bey

John Bey is the founder and owner of Bey & Associates, a nationally recognized plaintiff’s law firm with offices in Atlanta and Macon, Georgia; Cincinnati, Ohio; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Birmingham, Alabama. John and his team of highly qualified attorneys and legal professionals are dedicated to meeting each client’s unique needs and concerns. The firm provides comprehensive legal representation, handling a variety of complex cases from catastrophic injury to medical malpractice to defective drugs and products. Through John’s leadership, Bey & Associates prides itself on not being a “volume-based” practice; instead, the firm accepts cases only when its attorneys genuinely believe they can achieve a favorable result for the client. This commitment to selectivity ensures that each case receives the personalized attention it deserves. Because of these high vetting standards, the firm has delivered exceptional outcomes, including a $52 million jury verdict in a negligent security case. In and beyond the courtroom, John embodies a community-first philosophy, taking on pro bono cases, mentoring youth, and sponsoring scholarships through local and legal organizations.

James Ryan Turner

A native of the coalfields of southeastern Kentucky, Ryan believes that to whom much is given, much is required. Ryan was taught by his father, a prosecutor and preacher, to practice humility, protect the vulnerable, and to have passion for justice. Ryan comes from a family of attorneys and, through his life experience, knows that juries are a uniquely powerful safeguard against greed, danger, and evil, and perhaps the last place in America where the truth still matters. Ryan chose to focus his legal practice in the civil justice system as a means of seeking justice. When you work with Ryan, you work with an idealist - someone who believes in the cause. In an effort to seek excellence, Ryan has always dedicated his law practice to representing everyday people who’ve been wronged through no fault of their own. Having trained in some of Kentucky’s preeminent personal injury law firms, Ryan has a deep understanding of what it takes to successfully win a jury trial. For that reason, he is able to bring a deeper level of insight to modern personal litigation and trial practice. Personal injury litigation is an ever-evolving field, as attitudes, perceptions, and defense tactics constantly change. By limiting his practice in this way, Ryan is able to stay ahead of insurance defense tricks that seek to obscure the truth and deny justice. Ryan’s practice focuses on personal injury and wrongful death and trial practice, including: motor vehicle wrecks; tractor trailer wrecks; motorcycle wrecks; pedestrian injuries; defective vehicles, including sudden acceleration and airbag defects; defective medical devices; premises liability; general negligence; uninsured and underinsured motorist claims; and, bad faith claims. Ryan handles cases in Ohio and Kentucky and is able to balance his practice in multiple jurisdictions by closely following the constant changes in the law and pending legislation in the state capitals. In addition, Ryan especially enjoys representing landowners who’ve had their property damaged or taken by government authorities under the power of eminent domain. In 2022, Ryan secured a $1,245,000.00 jury verdict when a road project severely damaged the value of his client’s land. Ryan continues to devote an increasingly large percentage of his trial practice to eminent domain litigation, handling cases throughout Ohio and Kentucky. Ryan has secured several seven-figure settlements for his clients who've had their land condemned. Having tried multiple cases to verdict, Ryan is able to bring years of trial experience into his evaluation of every case that comes into the office. Having clerked for the Supreme Court of Kentucky, Ryan is able to construct a trial strategy that will withstand the appeals process. With a reputation as an attorney who can and will try your case, Ryan is often able to reach successful settlements of his client's case without the necessity of a jury trial. Over the years, he has handled relatively small cases in addition to eight-figure settlements involving catastrophic injuries and death. Above all, Ryan enjoys working with families who genuinely need help and no case is too small or too big if the cause is just. In Kentucky, he was able to obtain one of the largest jury verdicts of its kind on record. In Ohio, he has one of the largest settlements of its kind on record. Ryan prides himself on constant client communication and the close relationships he forms in the litigation process.

Jennifer J. Greene

Jennifer’s litigation practice focuses on family law, personal injury, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, premises liability, multi-district litigation, and trucking litigation. She has spent her career advocating for her clients and tirelessly seeking justice for injured individuals.

Steven J. Lane

Steven J. Lane is a highly respected attorney with over four decades of experience, specializing in family law and serving as a Special Master in complex family law cases. Recognized for his exceptional legal acumen, Steven has earned numerous accolades, including being named among the Best Lawyers in America and holding the prestigious title of New Orleans Family Lawyer of the Year multiple times. Throughout his career, Steven has successfully represented clients in a variety of complex cases, including commercial, products liability, employment, and personal injury disputes. He previously served as managing partner at Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC, and provided legal counsel to the New Orleans City Council on regulatory matters. As Of Counsel at Bey & Associates, Steven continues his commitment to delivering skilled, compassionate advocacy on behalf of his 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.

Devan Byrd

Devan Byrd is an accomplished trial attorney specializing in nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases. Since earning her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2017, Devan has dedicated her career to advocating for those who have suffered life-altering harm due to negligence or misconduct. She has served as first chair in multiple trials, securing significant verdicts for her clients, including awards of $450,000 and $1,500,000. Over the last seven years, Devan has been instrumental in recovering over $63,000,000 for clients across all practice areas. Before founding her own firm, The Byrd Firm, Devan honed her skills as a trial lawyer at a plaintiff firm in Birmingham, where she played a pivotal role in securing over $49,000,000 in medical malpractice recoveries. Her exceptional ability to navigate complex legal matters and her dedication to her clients have established her as a trusted advocate and a tenacious litigator. Devan believes in a collaborative approach to case management, leveraging the unique strengths of her team to achieve the best outcomes for clients. She is a staunch advocate for diversity and inclusion, mentoring aspiring attorneys and connecting minority professionals with valuable opportunities to grow and thrive.

Blake R. Maislin

After graduating from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 1997, Blake R. Maislin established his practice in the same year, and has been fighting for the rights of personal injury victims throughout Ohio and Northern Kentucky ever since. Attorney Maislin has won local and national recognition for his strong track-record of success, built from a tireless dedication to his clients’ rights and needs.