Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC

Congratulations to Jillian House for being named the 2024 Defense Attorney of the Year! We couldn’t be prouder of Jillian House’s remarkable achievement. This prestigious award is a reflection of their unwavering commitment to justice, exceptional legal skills, and tireless advocacy on behalf of our clients. Jillian consistently demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and dedication, making them a true asset to our team and the legal community at large. It’s an honor to have such a talented and passionate attorney on our team. This recognition is well-deserved, and we look forward to witnessing even more of your future successes! #DefenseAttorney #LegalExcellence #ProudEmployer #Leadership

Congratulations to our new attorneys!

Happy Labor Day! Today, we recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilience of workers everywhere. Your contributions drive progress and innovation. Let's take this day to reflect, recharge, and appreciate the efforts that power our success. Thank you for all you do! #LaborDay #Leadership #Teamwork

Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that 9 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVQFAJ2m

Max Smith was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVQFAJ2m

Gregg Thornton was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 "Lawyer of the Year" for Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants in Lexington. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQ5WShp7

WHT had another great night making and serving dinner for resident families. We are grateful to help our community through the Family Dinner Program! Grateful for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass for their contribution to the community and allowing us to serve. Check out https://lnkd.in/e_DMHWyq to find ways to help out.

WHT is a proud sponsor again for DiverCity Festival 2024 returning to #downtownlex on Saturday May 25 from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This FREE, family friendly event will feature 30+ cultural performances, more than 15 diverse food vendors, and dozens of local artists, retailers, and organizations! https://lnkd.in/e-3cRrQV

WHT associate Kaylee Collins has been selected to join the 2024 FDCC (Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel) National Ladder Down Program. Ladder Down is an annual initiative focused on fostering leadership empowerment, business development, and mentoring. These elements are essential for women lawyers to enhance their opportunities for success. https://lnkd.in/eeMykMTZ

We've been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 2024! Huge thanks to our incredible team for their hard work and dedication. This award belongs to each and every one of you! #BestPlacesToWork #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork https://lnkd.in/g3J-aZnh