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Common Questions about Your Rights in the Right-of-Way

Our law firm represents multiple cities in Northern Kentucky. We frequently counsel and advise on unique areas of municipal law that affects all property owners. There are many gray areas and unique laws related to zoning and property rights. Each case has a unique twist, but there are some common themes that we see time […]

How to Assign a Power of Attorney

What happens if you can no longer make decisions? Who is in charge of making major health decisions, financial if you are no longer capable? The most important document that I will draft for folks is the power of attorney. This allows an individual of your own choosing to pay your bills, take […]

How to Remove an Owner from a Business

Nearly every business owner has had their doubts about being in business with a partner, or multiple partners. This is a common concern for virtually every business owner, at some point in time. Sometimes, the business partner asking this question may be overvaluing his or her own self-worth, but more often, one partner is either […]

If I’m hurt at work, what will I get from workers compensation?

Northern Kentucky workers know that they likely have a rightful claim to compensation if they are hurt in an accident at work. However, actually obtaining these benefits can be rather complicated, and you may find it beneficial to make the effort to fully understand your rights. When you know your rights, you will be able […]

Kentucky Bankruptcy Rules

Filing for bankruptcy is a very difficult and emotional decision. With layoffs and unemployment skyrocketing in the past year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, growing numbers of individuals and families are facing the bleak reality of personal financial difficulties. Filing bankruptcy is different for each person, and we can help you determine what option is […]

The Importance of Proper Estate Planning

My name is April Gatlin, and I’m an attorney at Gatlin Voelker. One important area of the law that touches every person at some time is probate—what happens when you die, or when a loved one dies. It’s not something that we want to think about, but it’s critical to plan ahead with estate planning. […]

Ways to Avoid A Work Place Injury

Desk jobs at the office seem like a great way to avoid workplace injury since you are not operating dangerous equipment or walking through a Northern Kentucky job site where hazardous tasks are being performed. On the other hand, sitting down for prolonged periods of time means you are not getting the exercise your body […]

What to Expect When Returning to Work After an Injury

After being injured on the job, protecting your rights by filing a workers’ compensation claim is the clear first step — but understanding what happens next can be trickier. Once you’ve reached the “maximum medical improvement” defined by your doctor and going back to work becomes a possibility, what should you expect, particularly if you […]

Workers’ Compensation in Kentucky: Common Questions

If you were hurt on the job, or if you contracted COVID-19 at work, you probably have a lot of pressing questions about workers’ compensation in Kentucky. We are here to help you get what you need to recover from your on-the-job injury. From wage replacement issues to medical treatment concerns, to misgivings about returning […]

Your Cell Phone and the Fourth Amendment

Understand Your 4th Amendment Rights The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects a citizen’s right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures. Traditionally, the Fourth Amendment has been interpreted to say that individuals lack any protected Fourth Amendment interests in records that are possessed, owned and […]