Gatlin Voelker, PLLC

Open for Business
Offers Video Calls
Gatlin Voelker, PLLC

When it comes to personal counsel and litigation services, Gatlin Voelker is the firm you can trust. We offer individualized service that hinges on getting to know your specific needs and working toward your goals together.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Kentucky and has no record of discipline from the Kentucky bar association. *

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC

Open for Business
Offers Video Calls

When it comes to personal counsel and litigation services, Gatlin Voelker is the firm you can trust. We offer individualized service that hinges on getting to know your specific needs and working toward your goals together.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Kentucky and has no record of discipline from the Kentucky bar association. *

Firm Overview

Experience is one of the most important criteria to consider when choosing legal representation. When facing a challenging legal matter, you want to know that the lawyer you choose has helped people through similar situations before. We have been creating positive results for our clients for decades. With over 50 years of combined experience, our dedicated attorneys know how to fight for your rights in and out of the courtroom. We offer not just depth of experience, but also breadth - we have served as county attorneys, city attorneys and master commissioners and in a range of other important roles in our communities, in addition to helping individuals, businesses and government entities with a diverse set of legal issues.

Main Office

Main Office
50 E. Rivercenter Blvd.
Suite 1275
Covington, KY 41011

Phone

(859) 781-9100

Fax

(888) 456-9179

Fees
Free Initial Consultation?

Yes

Office Information
Office Hours

8am-5pm

Languages Spoken

English

Auto Accident

We know how to effectively pursue all available types of compensation for you. From medical bills and lost wages to pain and suffering and other types of compensation, our lawyers are here to fight for you.

If you have been in a car accident, you are facing a difficult time. The physical and emotional recovery, as well as the possibility of a lawsuit in your near future, can be overwhelming challenges. You should not try to go it alone. You need the help of an effective legal team that will care about your situation and help you get the compensation you deserve.

At Gatlin Voelker, PLLC, our lawyers have decades of combined experience helping personal injury victims throughout Northern Kentucky and Ohio. When you work with our firm, we truly care about you and give you the best service possible. You are not a case number to us; you are a person, and we are here to help you. Our lawyers will walk by your side throughout the process to make sure you feel comfortable with how we are handling your case and make sure you get the best compensation award possible.

Personal Injury

Workers Compensation

Wrongful Death

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

We provide highly effective legal representation in cases ranging from family law, criminal defense and personal injury to bankruptcy, municipal law and business matters. We have a proven track record of success and focus on delivering the best results possible.

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Jack Gatlin

Jack concentrates his practice serving individuals and businesses in areas including complex litigation, domestic law, small business law, and municipality law. Additionally, he has significant experience in strategic business planning and consulting as well as dispute resolutions. As a complex litigator and trial attorney, having tried dozens of cases in Ohio and Kentucky, Jack has experience litigating matters on behalf of businesses and individuals. He has been the lead attorney in numerous matters and covering a wide variety of issues including, personal injury; complicated divorces; multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes; contract disputes; construction litigation; shareholder, member, and partner disputes; breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and other business torts; residential, HUD, and commercial lease litigation; real estate litigation and title disputes; major felony criminal defense; estate litigation including will contests; fire and theft losses, and; environmental and toxic torts. As a small business attorney, Jack serves as general counsel to many small and mid-sized corporations and has extensive experience counseling owners, executives, and officers in all areas of their business, including corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, dissolution, succession planning, contract formation, government regulation, employment decisions, and property ownership and management. Jack currently serves as the Erlanger City Attorney, Dry Ridge City Attorney, Independence City Attorney, and Taylor Mill City Attorney and served in the Grant County Attorneys office for several years and held the position as Grant County Attorney. He has also routinely represented municipalities throughout Kentucky and Ohio on planning and zoning and litigation issues. Jack has received numerous accolades and achievements including being an Ohio and Kentucky Rising Star. He also has received the highest rating of AV from Martindale Hubbell as well as a 10.0 rating from AVVO. Jack is a former Managing Partner of a regional law firm and has formerly served as the Northern Kentucky Bar Association President. He has dedicated himself to the community over his entire career, having served as a board member on the Grant County Tourism Commission; Dry Ridge Soup Kitchen, and Grant County Chamber Vision 2020. Further, he has served as Chairman of the Grant County Joint Industrial Development Authority and Chairman of the Cincinnati Real Estate Cooperative. Jack was born in the Detroit area and later moved to Louisville Kentucky where he graduated from high school. He graduated both undergraduate and law school from the University of Kentucky and spent his first year of law school at the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. At the University of Kentucky, Jack met his wife and law partner, April Gatlin. April and Jack have four children in the Boone County schools and they reside in Union. Jack spends significant free time coaching basketball and football and enjoys spending time with his kids and attending UK sporting events.

Education

University of Kentucky
B.S., 1998

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
J.D., 2001

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Jack Gatlin

Jack concentrates his practice serving individuals and businesses in areas including complex litigation, domestic law, small business law, and municipality law. Additionally, he has significant experience in strategic business planning and consulting as well as dispute resolutions. As a complex litigator and trial attorney, having tried dozens of cases in Ohio and Kentucky, Jack has experience litigating matters on behalf of businesses and individuals. He has been the lead attorney in numerous matters and covering a wide variety of issues including, personal injury; complicated divorces; multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes; contract disputes; construction litigation; shareholder, member, and partner disputes; breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and other business torts; residential, HUD, and commercial lease litigation; real estate litigation and title disputes; major felony criminal defense; estate litigation including will contests; fire and theft losses, and; environmental and toxic torts. As a small business attorney, Jack serves as general counsel to many small and mid-sized corporations and has extensive experience counseling owners, executives, and officers in all areas of their business, including corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, dissolution, succession planning, contract formation, government regulation, employment decisions, and property ownership and management. Jack currently serves as the Erlanger City Attorney, Dry Ridge City Attorney, Independence City Attorney, and Taylor Mill City Attorney and served in the Grant County Attorneys office for several years and held the position as Grant County Attorney. He has also routinely represented municipalities throughout Kentucky and Ohio on planning and zoning and litigation issues. Jack has received numerous accolades and achievements including being an Ohio and Kentucky Rising Star. He also has received the highest rating of AV from Martindale Hubbell as well as a 10.0 rating from AVVO. Jack is a former Managing Partner of a regional law firm and has formerly served as the Northern Kentucky Bar Association President. He has dedicated himself to the community over his entire career, having served as a board member on the Grant County Tourism Commission; Dry Ridge Soup Kitchen, and Grant County Chamber Vision 2020. Further, he has served as Chairman of the Grant County Joint Industrial Development Authority and Chairman of the Cincinnati Real Estate Cooperative. Jack was born in the Detroit area and later moved to Louisville Kentucky where he graduated from high school. He graduated both undergraduate and law school from the University of Kentucky and spent his first year of law school at the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. At the University of Kentucky, Jack met his wife and law partner, April Gatlin. April and Jack have four children in the Boone County schools and they reside in Union. Jack spends significant free time coaching basketball and football and enjoys spending time with his kids and attending UK sporting events.

Education

University of Kentucky B.S., 1998


University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky J.D., 2001


Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
April Hollon Gatlin

April Hollon Gatlin has a breadth of experience in various areas of the law including, probate, government, real estate, collaborative law, domestic, and litigation. As a complex litigator and trial attorney, April has been lead attorney covering a wide range of matters including real estate, contract disputes, construction, leases, title disputes, felony defense, estates and insurance defense. As a domestic attorney, April has represented mothers and fathers in child support, custody, visitation, guardianship and adoptions. As a general practitioner, April has a unique understanding of the interplay between estate planning, probate, and real estate and applies a multi-disciplinary approach to solving problems.

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
J.D., 2001

University of Kentucky
B.S., 1998

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
April Hollon Gatlin

April Hollon Gatlin has a breadth of experience in various areas of the law including, probate, government, real estate, collaborative law, domestic, and litigation. As a complex litigator and trial attorney, April has been lead attorney covering a wide range of matters including real estate, contract disputes, construction, leases, title disputes, felony defense, estates and insurance defense. As a domestic attorney, April has represented mothers and fathers in child support, custody, visitation, guardianship and adoptions. As a general practitioner, April has a unique understanding of the interplay between estate planning, probate, and real estate and applies a multi-disciplinary approach to solving problems.

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky J.D., 2001


University of Kentucky B.S., 1998


Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Brandon Voelker

Brandon Voelker has been honored to have a career since 1999 that allows him to help people. His practice areas are broad, from drafting a simple will to handling a multi-million dollar class action. As a new attorney, Brandon gained valuable trial experience as an Assistant Kenton County Attorney Fiscal Court. The experience and knowledge, helped in developing a practice for both litigation and municipal law. Prosecutorial experience provides trial experience that no other job or training can compare.

As an Assistant County Attorney, Brandon was able to engage in private practice, where he began a legal career focused on helping individuals, including matters such as workers’ compensation, bankruptcy, personal injury, family law and other types of general litigation. This type of representation continues to this day. In addition to, Brandon has handled numerous class actions and was fortunate enough to be asked by victims in the Erpenbeck Scandal to serve as their counsel. The representation was featured on CNBC’s American Greed.

Brandon has always been active in his community, previously serving as a Trustee to his church and was recently honored to be appointed to serve on the Kentucky Employer’s Mutual Insurance Company’s Board of Directors by Governor Bevin.

Brandon is married to his loving wife, Caitlin, and they have four children, ranging from 14-4 years of age, with the youngest being the only boy. Brandon grew up in Alexandria, Kentucky, and attended the University of Kentucky for both undergrad and law school. Brandon, Caitlin and the kids, presently reside in Cold Spring, Kentucky, where they are active with their parish, St. Joseph Cold Spring, Church.

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
J.D., 1999

University of Kentucky
B.S., 1996

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Brandon Voelker

Brandon Voelker has been honored to have a career since 1999 that allows him to help people. His practice areas are broad, from drafting a simple will to handling a multi-million dollar class action. As a new attorney, Brandon gained valuable trial experience as an Assistant Kenton County Attorney Fiscal Court. The experience and knowledge, helped in developing a practice for both litigation and municipal law. Prosecutorial experience provides trial experience that no other job or training can compare.

As an Assistant County Attorney, Brandon was able to engage in private practice, where he began a legal career focused on helping individuals, including matters such as workers’ compensation, bankruptcy, personal injury, family law and other types of general litigation. This type of representation continues to this day. In addition to, Brandon has handled numerous class actions and was fortunate enough to be asked by victims in the Erpenbeck Scandal to serve as their counsel. The representation was featured on CNBC’s American Greed.

Brandon has always been active in his community, previously serving as a Trustee to his church and was recently honored to be appointed to serve on the Kentucky Employer’s Mutual Insurance Company’s Board of Directors by Governor Bevin.

Brandon is married to his loving wife, Caitlin, and they have four children, ranging from 14-4 years of age, with the youngest being the only boy. Brandon grew up in Alexandria, Kentucky, and attended the University of Kentucky for both undergrad and law school. Brandon, Caitlin and the kids, presently reside in Cold Spring, Kentucky, where they are active with their parish, St. Joseph Cold Spring, Church.

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky J.D., 1999


University of Kentucky B.S., 1996


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Anthony Bucher

Tony primarily concentrates his practice in the area of employment litigation and he has successfully represented individuals asserting claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination, disability discrimination, and retaliation. In addition to representing employees in discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases, Tony has experience negotiating severance agreements, litigating personal injury cases, and representing individuals injured by vaccines in the US Court of Federal Claims.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
J.D.,

University of Kentucky
B.B.A.,

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Anthony Bucher

Tony primarily concentrates his practice in the area of employment litigation and he has successfully represented individuals asserting claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination, disability discrimination, and retaliation. In addition to representing employees in discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases, Tony has experience negotiating severance agreements, litigating personal injury cases, and representing individuals injured by vaccines in the US Court of Federal Claims.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky J.D.,


University of Kentucky B.B.A.,


Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Barbara Bonar

Barbara Bonar has more than 35 years’ tenure as a licensed attorney and nationally recognized in all issues regarding employee/employer relations, including whistleblower claims, workplace standards, executive contracts, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, conflict resolution, wage and hour laws, employee benefits, and personnel policies & procedures. Barbara has been consistently rated by her peers with a Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. For her accomplishments as a civil trial lawyer, especially in obtaining substantial jury awards for her clients in litigating whistleblower, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, Barbara Bonar is a tenured national speaker on trial techniques in workplace litigation. Barbara was founder and President of the Kentucky Employment Lawyers Association and has been active in several national organizations that advocate for employees on the workplace, including the National Employment Lawyers Association, Taxpayers Against Fraud, the National Whistleblower Defense Fund, and other local and state Bar Employment Law Sections. Barbara speaks regionally to Bar Association groups and Chamber of Commerce organizations on a broad spectrum of workplace issues and personnel topics. A certified mediator and arbitrator, Bonar has served on extensive local and regionally-recognized mediation and arbitration panels throughout the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area, including twenty-five years on the American Arbitration Association (AAA) panel. Barbara served six years as the elected Governor to the Kentucky Bar Association Board, which is integrated with the Kentucky Supreme Court’s Discipline Process. She subsequently served as Vice President, President-Elect, and ultimately President of the Kentucky Bar Association. While President of the Kentucky Bar, Barbara initiated and acted as Chair of the Commonwealth’s first “Rule of Law Symposium” in 2008. Barbara has both her Urban Planning degree (1975), and her Juris Doctorate (1984) from the University of Kentucky. After clerking for Chief Justice Robert F. Stephens of the Kentucky Supreme Court, she began her employment law experience as corporate counsel for two separate insurance companies. She has also served as an adjunct professor in legal writing at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (1987 – 1992). Barbara Bonar’s Bar Admissions include: Commonwealth of Kentucky (1984), State of Ohio (1990), Supreme Court of the United States (2003), United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, Southern District of Ohio, and the Court of Federal Claims (Washington, DC). Barbara is a current member of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association, and served for several years on the Board of the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys (Now Kentucky Justice Association) and on many Committees and Sections of the Cincinnati Bar Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association. She has served as a Barrister with the Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court, on the Kentucky Governor’s Commission on Small Business Advocacy, on several business committees for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and on the Board of the Northern Kentucky Lawyers for the Poor for four years.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
J.D., 1984

University of Kentucky College of Law
1975,

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Barbara Bonar

Barbara Bonar has more than 35 years’ tenure as a licensed attorney and nationally recognized in all issues regarding employee/employer relations, including whistleblower claims, workplace standards, executive contracts, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, conflict resolution, wage and hour laws, employee benefits, and personnel policies & procedures. Barbara has been consistently rated by her peers with a Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. For her accomplishments as a civil trial lawyer, especially in obtaining substantial jury awards for her clients in litigating whistleblower, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, Barbara Bonar is a tenured national speaker on trial techniques in workplace litigation. Barbara was founder and President of the Kentucky Employment Lawyers Association and has been active in several national organizations that advocate for employees on the workplace, including the National Employment Lawyers Association, Taxpayers Against Fraud, the National Whistleblower Defense Fund, and other local and state Bar Employment Law Sections. Barbara speaks regionally to Bar Association groups and Chamber of Commerce organizations on a broad spectrum of workplace issues and personnel topics. A certified mediator and arbitrator, Bonar has served on extensive local and regionally-recognized mediation and arbitration panels throughout the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area, including twenty-five years on the American Arbitration Association (AAA) panel. Barbara served six years as the elected Governor to the Kentucky Bar Association Board, which is integrated with the Kentucky Supreme Court’s Discipline Process. She subsequently served as Vice President, President-Elect, and ultimately President of the Kentucky Bar Association. While President of the Kentucky Bar, Barbara initiated and acted as Chair of the Commonwealth’s first “Rule of Law Symposium” in 2008. Barbara has both her Urban Planning degree (1975), and her Juris Doctorate (1984) from the University of Kentucky. After clerking for Chief Justice Robert F. Stephens of the Kentucky Supreme Court, she began her employment law experience as corporate counsel for two separate insurance companies. She has also served as an adjunct professor in legal writing at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (1987 – 1992). Barbara Bonar’s Bar Admissions include: Commonwealth of Kentucky (1984), State of Ohio (1990), Supreme Court of the United States (2003), United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, Southern District of Ohio, and the Court of Federal Claims (Washington, DC). Barbara is a current member of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association, and served for several years on the Board of the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys (Now Kentucky Justice Association) and on many Committees and Sections of the Cincinnati Bar Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association. She has served as a Barrister with the Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court, on the Kentucky Governor’s Commission on Small Business Advocacy, on several business committees for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and on the Board of the Northern Kentucky Lawyers for the Poor for four years.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky J.D., 1984


University of Kentucky College of Law 1975,


Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Dominic Capano

Dominic A. Capano earned his B.A. in Political Science from Miami University in 2016 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2019. Dominic is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Ohio. Dominic is also admitted to practice in the Western and Eastern District of Kentucky, as well as the Southern District of Ohio.

Dominic’s primary areas of practice include civil litigation primarily focusing on employment litigation. Dominic has experience litigating matters on behalf of businesses and individual. He has helped successfully represent individuals asserting claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination, disability discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower claims, and FMLA retaliation. In addition to representing employees with these types of matters, Dominic has experience negotiating severance agreements, unemployment claims, complex commercial litigation, and criminal defense.

Prior to joining the Gatlin Voelker, PLLC, Dominic attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he served in the position of Intramural Competition Co-Director on the Executive Board of Moot Court. During his time in law school, Dominic participated in fellowships for the Ohio Innocence Project and the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic. In addition, he served as an associate attorney at Bonar, Bucher & Rankin, PSC, where his practice specialized in employment litigation. Dominic currently serves as a member of the Ohio Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Cincinnati Bar Association, and the Northern Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, OH
J.D.,

Miami University, Oxford, Oh
B.A.,

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Dominic Capano

Dominic A. Capano earned his B.A. in Political Science from Miami University in 2016 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2019. Dominic is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Ohio. Dominic is also admitted to practice in the Western and Eastern District of Kentucky, as well as the Southern District of Ohio.

Dominic’s primary areas of practice include civil litigation primarily focusing on employment litigation. Dominic has experience litigating matters on behalf of businesses and individual. He has helped successfully represent individuals asserting claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination, disability discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower claims, and FMLA retaliation. In addition to representing employees with these types of matters, Dominic has experience negotiating severance agreements, unemployment claims, complex commercial litigation, and criminal defense.

Prior to joining the Gatlin Voelker, PLLC, Dominic attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he served in the position of Intramural Competition Co-Director on the Executive Board of Moot Court. During his time in law school, Dominic participated in fellowships for the Ohio Innocence Project and the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic. In addition, he served as an associate attorney at Bonar, Bucher & Rankin, PSC, where his practice specialized in employment litigation. Dominic currently serves as a member of the Ohio Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Cincinnati Bar Association, and the Northern Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, OH J.D.,


Miami University, Oxford, Oh B.A.,


Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Sebastian Torres

Sebastian prides himself on being a problem solver for his clients. His practice is focused on providing clients with advice regarding complex litigation, personal injury litigation, domestic law, small business law, and criminal law. Additionally, he has unique experience dealing with constitutional issues such as election law compliance and Second Amendment litigation.

Prior to joining Gatlin Voelker, Sebastian was employed as a litigation associate at one of the nation’s largest law firms. In his previous role, Sebastian was involved in several high-stakes civil actions dealing with wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, and trucking accidents. This experience provided Sebastian with invaluable lessons regarding how to think about legal matters “outside of the box” while developing and executing aggressive case management strategies. In addition to his formal role as a litigation associate, Sebastian currently serves as the chair of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. Through this role, Sebastian has had the opportunity to work with other young lawyers throughout Northern Kentucky to enhance the overall quality of the legal community. Sebastian is married to his wife, Alexandria. They reside in Boone County, Kentucky, with a highly energetic Chocolate Lab and a lazy Bernese Mountain Dog. Prior to entering private practice, Sebastian received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern Kentucky University and a Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

Education

Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Sebastian Torres

Sebastian prides himself on being a problem solver for his clients. His practice is focused on providing clients with advice regarding complex litigation, personal injury litigation, domestic law, small business law, and criminal law. Additionally, he has unique experience dealing with constitutional issues such as election law compliance and Second Amendment litigation.

Prior to joining Gatlin Voelker, Sebastian was employed as a litigation associate at one of the nation’s largest law firms. In his previous role, Sebastian was involved in several high-stakes civil actions dealing with wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, and trucking accidents. This experience provided Sebastian with invaluable lessons regarding how to think about legal matters “outside of the box” while developing and executing aggressive case management strategies. In addition to his formal role as a litigation associate, Sebastian currently serves as the chair of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. Through this role, Sebastian has had the opportunity to work with other young lawyers throughout Northern Kentucky to enhance the overall quality of the legal community. Sebastian is married to his wife, Alexandria. They reside in Boone County, Kentucky, with a highly energetic Chocolate Lab and a lazy Bernese Mountain Dog. Prior to entering private practice, Sebastian received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern Kentucky University and a Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

Education

Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law Juris Doctorate,


Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Oliver Wilhite

Oliver completed his undergraduate studies at Georgetown College and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville. While in law school, he served as a clerk for Judge Ann Bailey Smith, who presides over the 30th Judicial Circuit, Division 13 in Louisville, Kentucky, and gained experience as a law clerk at Abell Attorneys. Upon graduating in 2021, Oliver joined Abell Attorneys as an associate attorney. His primary focus involves representing individuals in claims against companies and governments for federal and state employment law violations, including issues such as hostile work environment, wrongful termination, and discrimination. In addition to employment law, Oliver handles diverse legal matters, such as contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, and other areas of law. He holds licenses to practice law in the state of Kentucky, as well as in the federal Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky, and the Southern District of Indiana. Oliver is dedicated to advocating vigorously for the rights of his clients, employing a strategic approach tailored to define their interests and achieve successful outcomes.

Education

University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
J.D.,

Georgetown College
B.A. (Political Science),

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Oliver Wilhite

Oliver completed his undergraduate studies at Georgetown College and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville. While in law school, he served as a clerk for Judge Ann Bailey Smith, who presides over the 30th Judicial Circuit, Division 13 in Louisville, Kentucky, and gained experience as a law clerk at Abell Attorneys. Upon graduating in 2021, Oliver joined Abell Attorneys as an associate attorney. His primary focus involves representing individuals in claims against companies and governments for federal and state employment law violations, including issues such as hostile work environment, wrongful termination, and discrimination. In addition to employment law, Oliver handles diverse legal matters, such as contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, and other areas of law. He holds licenses to practice law in the state of Kentucky, as well as in the federal Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky, and the Southern District of Indiana. Oliver is dedicated to advocating vigorously for the rights of his clients, employing a strategic approach tailored to define their interests and achieve successful outcomes.

Education

University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law J.D.,


Georgetown College B.A. (Political Science),


Firm Overview

Experience is one of the most important criteria to consider when choosing legal representation. When facing a challenging legal matter, you want to know that the lawyer you choose has helped people through similar situations before. We have been creating positive results for our clients for decades. With over 50 years of combined experience, our dedicated attorneys know how to fight for your rights in and out of the courtroom. We offer not just depth of experience, but also breadth - we have served as county attorneys, city attorneys and master commissioners and in a range of other important roles in our communities, in addition to helping individuals, businesses and government entities with a diverse set of legal issues.

Main Office

Main Office
50 E. Rivercenter Blvd.
Suite 1275
Covington, KY 41011

Phone

(859) 781-9100

Fax

(888) 456-9179

Fees
Free Initial Consultation?

Yes

Office Information
Office Hours

8am-5pm

Languages Spoken

English

Auto Accident

We know how to effectively pursue all available types of compensation for you. From medical bills and lost wages to pain and suffering and other types of compensation, our lawyers are here to fight for you.

If you have been in a car accident, you are facing a difficult time. The physical and emotional recovery, as well as the possibility of a lawsuit in your near future, can be overwhelming challenges. You should not try to go it alone. You need the help of an effective legal team that will care about your situation and help you get the compensation you deserve.

At Gatlin Voelker, PLLC, our lawyers have decades of combined experience helping personal injury victims throughout Northern Kentucky and Ohio. When you work with our firm, we truly care about you and give you the best service possible. You are not a case number to us; you are a person, and we are here to help you. Our lawyers will walk by your side throughout the process to make sure you feel comfortable with how we are handling your case and make sure you get the best compensation award possible.

Personal Injury

Workers Compensation

Wrongful Death

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

We provide highly effective legal representation in cases ranging from family law, criminal defense and personal injury to bankruptcy, municipal law and business matters. We have a proven track record of success and focus on delivering the best results possible.

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Jack Gatlin

Jack concentrates his practice serving individuals and businesses in areas including complex litigation, domestic law, small business law, and municipality law. Additionally, he has significant experience in strategic business planning and consulting as well as dispute resolutions. As a complex litigator and trial attorney, having tried dozens of cases in Ohio and Kentucky, Jack has experience litigating matters on behalf of businesses and individuals. He has been the lead attorney in numerous matters and covering a wide variety of issues including, personal injury; complicated divorces; multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes; contract disputes; construction litigation; shareholder, member, and partner disputes; breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and other business torts; residential, HUD, and commercial lease litigation; real estate litigation and title disputes; major felony criminal defense; estate litigation including will contests; fire and theft losses, and; environmental and toxic torts. As a small business attorney, Jack serves as general counsel to many small and mid-sized corporations and has extensive experience counseling owners, executives, and officers in all areas of their business, including corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, dissolution, succession planning, contract formation, government regulation, employment decisions, and property ownership and management. Jack currently serves as the Erlanger City Attorney, Dry Ridge City Attorney, Independence City Attorney, and Taylor Mill City Attorney and served in the Grant County Attorneys office for several years and held the position as Grant County Attorney. He has also routinely represented municipalities throughout Kentucky and Ohio on planning and zoning and litigation issues. Jack has received numerous accolades and achievements including being an Ohio and Kentucky Rising Star. He also has received the highest rating of AV from Martindale Hubbell as well as a 10.0 rating from AVVO. Jack is a former Managing Partner of a regional law firm and has formerly served as the Northern Kentucky Bar Association President. He has dedicated himself to the community over his entire career, having served as a board member on the Grant County Tourism Commission; Dry Ridge Soup Kitchen, and Grant County Chamber Vision 2020. Further, he has served as Chairman of the Grant County Joint Industrial Development Authority and Chairman of the Cincinnati Real Estate Cooperative. Jack was born in the Detroit area and later moved to Louisville Kentucky where he graduated from high school. He graduated both undergraduate and law school from the University of Kentucky and spent his first year of law school at the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. At the University of Kentucky, Jack met his wife and law partner, April Gatlin. April and Jack have four children in the Boone County schools and they reside in Union. Jack spends significant free time coaching basketball and football and enjoys spending time with his kids and attending UK sporting events.

Education

University of Kentucky
B.S., 1998

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
J.D., 2001

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Jack Gatlin

Jack concentrates his practice serving individuals and businesses in areas including complex litigation, domestic law, small business law, and municipality law. Additionally, he has significant experience in strategic business planning and consulting as well as dispute resolutions. As a complex litigator and trial attorney, having tried dozens of cases in Ohio and Kentucky, Jack has experience litigating matters on behalf of businesses and individuals. He has been the lead attorney in numerous matters and covering a wide variety of issues including, personal injury; complicated divorces; multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes; contract disputes; construction litigation; shareholder, member, and partner disputes; breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and other business torts; residential, HUD, and commercial lease litigation; real estate litigation and title disputes; major felony criminal defense; estate litigation including will contests; fire and theft losses, and; environmental and toxic torts. As a small business attorney, Jack serves as general counsel to many small and mid-sized corporations and has extensive experience counseling owners, executives, and officers in all areas of their business, including corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, dissolution, succession planning, contract formation, government regulation, employment decisions, and property ownership and management. Jack currently serves as the Erlanger City Attorney, Dry Ridge City Attorney, Independence City Attorney, and Taylor Mill City Attorney and served in the Grant County Attorneys office for several years and held the position as Grant County Attorney. He has also routinely represented municipalities throughout Kentucky and Ohio on planning and zoning and litigation issues. Jack has received numerous accolades and achievements including being an Ohio and Kentucky Rising Star. He also has received the highest rating of AV from Martindale Hubbell as well as a 10.0 rating from AVVO. Jack is a former Managing Partner of a regional law firm and has formerly served as the Northern Kentucky Bar Association President. He has dedicated himself to the community over his entire career, having served as a board member on the Grant County Tourism Commission; Dry Ridge Soup Kitchen, and Grant County Chamber Vision 2020. Further, he has served as Chairman of the Grant County Joint Industrial Development Authority and Chairman of the Cincinnati Real Estate Cooperative. Jack was born in the Detroit area and later moved to Louisville Kentucky where he graduated from high school. He graduated both undergraduate and law school from the University of Kentucky and spent his first year of law school at the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. At the University of Kentucky, Jack met his wife and law partner, April Gatlin. April and Jack have four children in the Boone County schools and they reside in Union. Jack spends significant free time coaching basketball and football and enjoys spending time with his kids and attending UK sporting events.

Education

University of Kentucky B.S., 1998


University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky J.D., 2001


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April Hollon Gatlin

April Hollon Gatlin has a breadth of experience in various areas of the law including, probate, government, real estate, collaborative law, domestic, and litigation. As a complex litigator and trial attorney, April has been lead attorney covering a wide range of matters including real estate, contract disputes, construction, leases, title disputes, felony defense, estates and insurance defense. As a domestic attorney, April has represented mothers and fathers in child support, custody, visitation, guardianship and adoptions. As a general practitioner, April has a unique understanding of the interplay between estate planning, probate, and real estate and applies a multi-disciplinary approach to solving problems.

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
J.D., 2001

University of Kentucky
B.S., 1998

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April Hollon Gatlin

April Hollon Gatlin has a breadth of experience in various areas of the law including, probate, government, real estate, collaborative law, domestic, and litigation. As a complex litigator and trial attorney, April has been lead attorney covering a wide range of matters including real estate, contract disputes, construction, leases, title disputes, felony defense, estates and insurance defense. As a domestic attorney, April has represented mothers and fathers in child support, custody, visitation, guardianship and adoptions. As a general practitioner, April has a unique understanding of the interplay between estate planning, probate, and real estate and applies a multi-disciplinary approach to solving problems.

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky J.D., 2001


University of Kentucky B.S., 1998


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Brandon Voelker

Brandon Voelker has been honored to have a career since 1999 that allows him to help people. His practice areas are broad, from drafting a simple will to handling a multi-million dollar class action. As a new attorney, Brandon gained valuable trial experience as an Assistant Kenton County Attorney Fiscal Court. The experience and knowledge, helped in developing a practice for both litigation and municipal law. Prosecutorial experience provides trial experience that no other job or training can compare.

As an Assistant County Attorney, Brandon was able to engage in private practice, where he began a legal career focused on helping individuals, including matters such as workers’ compensation, bankruptcy, personal injury, family law and other types of general litigation. This type of representation continues to this day. In addition to, Brandon has handled numerous class actions and was fortunate enough to be asked by victims in the Erpenbeck Scandal to serve as their counsel. The representation was featured on CNBC’s American Greed.

Brandon has always been active in his community, previously serving as a Trustee to his church and was recently honored to be appointed to serve on the Kentucky Employer’s Mutual Insurance Company’s Board of Directors by Governor Bevin.

Brandon is married to his loving wife, Caitlin, and they have four children, ranging from 14-4 years of age, with the youngest being the only boy. Brandon grew up in Alexandria, Kentucky, and attended the University of Kentucky for both undergrad and law school. Brandon, Caitlin and the kids, presently reside in Cold Spring, Kentucky, where they are active with their parish, St. Joseph Cold Spring, Church.

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
J.D., 1999

University of Kentucky
B.S., 1996

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Brandon Voelker

Brandon Voelker has been honored to have a career since 1999 that allows him to help people. His practice areas are broad, from drafting a simple will to handling a multi-million dollar class action. As a new attorney, Brandon gained valuable trial experience as an Assistant Kenton County Attorney Fiscal Court. The experience and knowledge, helped in developing a practice for both litigation and municipal law. Prosecutorial experience provides trial experience that no other job or training can compare.

As an Assistant County Attorney, Brandon was able to engage in private practice, where he began a legal career focused on helping individuals, including matters such as workers’ compensation, bankruptcy, personal injury, family law and other types of general litigation. This type of representation continues to this day. In addition to, Brandon has handled numerous class actions and was fortunate enough to be asked by victims in the Erpenbeck Scandal to serve as their counsel. The representation was featured on CNBC’s American Greed.

Brandon has always been active in his community, previously serving as a Trustee to his church and was recently honored to be appointed to serve on the Kentucky Employer’s Mutual Insurance Company’s Board of Directors by Governor Bevin.

Brandon is married to his loving wife, Caitlin, and they have four children, ranging from 14-4 years of age, with the youngest being the only boy. Brandon grew up in Alexandria, Kentucky, and attended the University of Kentucky for both undergrad and law school. Brandon, Caitlin and the kids, presently reside in Cold Spring, Kentucky, where they are active with their parish, St. Joseph Cold Spring, Church.

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky J.D., 1999


University of Kentucky B.S., 1996


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Anthony Bucher

Tony primarily concentrates his practice in the area of employment litigation and he has successfully represented individuals asserting claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination, disability discrimination, and retaliation. In addition to representing employees in discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases, Tony has experience negotiating severance agreements, litigating personal injury cases, and representing individuals injured by vaccines in the US Court of Federal Claims.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
J.D.,

University of Kentucky
B.B.A.,

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Anthony Bucher

Tony primarily concentrates his practice in the area of employment litigation and he has successfully represented individuals asserting claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination, disability discrimination, and retaliation. In addition to representing employees in discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases, Tony has experience negotiating severance agreements, litigating personal injury cases, and representing individuals injured by vaccines in the US Court of Federal Claims.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky J.D.,


University of Kentucky B.B.A.,


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Barbara Bonar

Barbara Bonar has more than 35 years’ tenure as a licensed attorney and nationally recognized in all issues regarding employee/employer relations, including whistleblower claims, workplace standards, executive contracts, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, conflict resolution, wage and hour laws, employee benefits, and personnel policies & procedures. Barbara has been consistently rated by her peers with a Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. For her accomplishments as a civil trial lawyer, especially in obtaining substantial jury awards for her clients in litigating whistleblower, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, Barbara Bonar is a tenured national speaker on trial techniques in workplace litigation. Barbara was founder and President of the Kentucky Employment Lawyers Association and has been active in several national organizations that advocate for employees on the workplace, including the National Employment Lawyers Association, Taxpayers Against Fraud, the National Whistleblower Defense Fund, and other local and state Bar Employment Law Sections. Barbara speaks regionally to Bar Association groups and Chamber of Commerce organizations on a broad spectrum of workplace issues and personnel topics. A certified mediator and arbitrator, Bonar has served on extensive local and regionally-recognized mediation and arbitration panels throughout the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area, including twenty-five years on the American Arbitration Association (AAA) panel. Barbara served six years as the elected Governor to the Kentucky Bar Association Board, which is integrated with the Kentucky Supreme Court’s Discipline Process. She subsequently served as Vice President, President-Elect, and ultimately President of the Kentucky Bar Association. While President of the Kentucky Bar, Barbara initiated and acted as Chair of the Commonwealth’s first “Rule of Law Symposium” in 2008. Barbara has both her Urban Planning degree (1975), and her Juris Doctorate (1984) from the University of Kentucky. After clerking for Chief Justice Robert F. Stephens of the Kentucky Supreme Court, she began her employment law experience as corporate counsel for two separate insurance companies. She has also served as an adjunct professor in legal writing at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (1987 – 1992). Barbara Bonar’s Bar Admissions include: Commonwealth of Kentucky (1984), State of Ohio (1990), Supreme Court of the United States (2003), United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, Southern District of Ohio, and the Court of Federal Claims (Washington, DC). Barbara is a current member of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association, and served for several years on the Board of the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys (Now Kentucky Justice Association) and on many Committees and Sections of the Cincinnati Bar Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association. She has served as a Barrister with the Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court, on the Kentucky Governor’s Commission on Small Business Advocacy, on several business committees for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and on the Board of the Northern Kentucky Lawyers for the Poor for four years.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
J.D., 1984

University of Kentucky College of Law
1975,

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Barbara Bonar

Barbara Bonar has more than 35 years’ tenure as a licensed attorney and nationally recognized in all issues regarding employee/employer relations, including whistleblower claims, workplace standards, executive contracts, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, conflict resolution, wage and hour laws, employee benefits, and personnel policies & procedures. Barbara has been consistently rated by her peers with a Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. For her accomplishments as a civil trial lawyer, especially in obtaining substantial jury awards for her clients in litigating whistleblower, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, Barbara Bonar is a tenured national speaker on trial techniques in workplace litigation. Barbara was founder and President of the Kentucky Employment Lawyers Association and has been active in several national organizations that advocate for employees on the workplace, including the National Employment Lawyers Association, Taxpayers Against Fraud, the National Whistleblower Defense Fund, and other local and state Bar Employment Law Sections. Barbara speaks regionally to Bar Association groups and Chamber of Commerce organizations on a broad spectrum of workplace issues and personnel topics. A certified mediator and arbitrator, Bonar has served on extensive local and regionally-recognized mediation and arbitration panels throughout the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area, including twenty-five years on the American Arbitration Association (AAA) panel. Barbara served six years as the elected Governor to the Kentucky Bar Association Board, which is integrated with the Kentucky Supreme Court’s Discipline Process. She subsequently served as Vice President, President-Elect, and ultimately President of the Kentucky Bar Association. While President of the Kentucky Bar, Barbara initiated and acted as Chair of the Commonwealth’s first “Rule of Law Symposium” in 2008. Barbara has both her Urban Planning degree (1975), and her Juris Doctorate (1984) from the University of Kentucky. After clerking for Chief Justice Robert F. Stephens of the Kentucky Supreme Court, she began her employment law experience as corporate counsel for two separate insurance companies. She has also served as an adjunct professor in legal writing at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (1987 – 1992). Barbara Bonar’s Bar Admissions include: Commonwealth of Kentucky (1984), State of Ohio (1990), Supreme Court of the United States (2003), United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, Southern District of Ohio, and the Court of Federal Claims (Washington, DC). Barbara is a current member of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association, and served for several years on the Board of the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys (Now Kentucky Justice Association) and on many Committees and Sections of the Cincinnati Bar Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association. She has served as a Barrister with the Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court, on the Kentucky Governor’s Commission on Small Business Advocacy, on several business committees for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and on the Board of the Northern Kentucky Lawyers for the Poor for four years.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky J.D., 1984


University of Kentucky College of Law 1975,


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Dominic Capano

Dominic A. Capano earned his B.A. in Political Science from Miami University in 2016 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2019. Dominic is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Ohio. Dominic is also admitted to practice in the Western and Eastern District of Kentucky, as well as the Southern District of Ohio.

Dominic’s primary areas of practice include civil litigation primarily focusing on employment litigation. Dominic has experience litigating matters on behalf of businesses and individual. He has helped successfully represent individuals asserting claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination, disability discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower claims, and FMLA retaliation. In addition to representing employees with these types of matters, Dominic has experience negotiating severance agreements, unemployment claims, complex commercial litigation, and criminal defense.

Prior to joining the Gatlin Voelker, PLLC, Dominic attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he served in the position of Intramural Competition Co-Director on the Executive Board of Moot Court. During his time in law school, Dominic participated in fellowships for the Ohio Innocence Project and the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic. In addition, he served as an associate attorney at Bonar, Bucher & Rankin, PSC, where his practice specialized in employment litigation. Dominic currently serves as a member of the Ohio Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Cincinnati Bar Association, and the Northern Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, OH
J.D.,

Miami University, Oxford, Oh
B.A.,

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Dominic Capano

Dominic A. Capano earned his B.A. in Political Science from Miami University in 2016 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2019. Dominic is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Ohio. Dominic is also admitted to practice in the Western and Eastern District of Kentucky, as well as the Southern District of Ohio.

Dominic’s primary areas of practice include civil litigation primarily focusing on employment litigation. Dominic has experience litigating matters on behalf of businesses and individual. He has helped successfully represent individuals asserting claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination, disability discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower claims, and FMLA retaliation. In addition to representing employees with these types of matters, Dominic has experience negotiating severance agreements, unemployment claims, complex commercial litigation, and criminal defense.

Prior to joining the Gatlin Voelker, PLLC, Dominic attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he served in the position of Intramural Competition Co-Director on the Executive Board of Moot Court. During his time in law school, Dominic participated in fellowships for the Ohio Innocence Project and the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic. In addition, he served as an associate attorney at Bonar, Bucher & Rankin, PSC, where his practice specialized in employment litigation. Dominic currently serves as a member of the Ohio Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Cincinnati Bar Association, and the Northern Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, OH J.D.,


Miami University, Oxford, Oh B.A.,


Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Sebastian Torres

Sebastian prides himself on being a problem solver for his clients. His practice is focused on providing clients with advice regarding complex litigation, personal injury litigation, domestic law, small business law, and criminal law. Additionally, he has unique experience dealing with constitutional issues such as election law compliance and Second Amendment litigation.

Prior to joining Gatlin Voelker, Sebastian was employed as a litigation associate at one of the nation’s largest law firms. In his previous role, Sebastian was involved in several high-stakes civil actions dealing with wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, and trucking accidents. This experience provided Sebastian with invaluable lessons regarding how to think about legal matters “outside of the box” while developing and executing aggressive case management strategies. In addition to his formal role as a litigation associate, Sebastian currently serves as the chair of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. Through this role, Sebastian has had the opportunity to work with other young lawyers throughout Northern Kentucky to enhance the overall quality of the legal community. Sebastian is married to his wife, Alexandria. They reside in Boone County, Kentucky, with a highly energetic Chocolate Lab and a lazy Bernese Mountain Dog. Prior to entering private practice, Sebastian received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern Kentucky University and a Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

Education

Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Gatlin Voelker, PLLC
Sebastian Torres

Sebastian prides himself on being a problem solver for his clients. His practice is focused on providing clients with advice regarding complex litigation, personal injury litigation, domestic law, small business law, and criminal law. Additionally, he has unique experience dealing with constitutional issues such as election law compliance and Second Amendment litigation.

Prior to joining Gatlin Voelker, Sebastian was employed as a litigation associate at one of the nation’s largest law firms. In his previous role, Sebastian was involved in several high-stakes civil actions dealing with wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, and trucking accidents. This experience provided Sebastian with invaluable lessons regarding how to think about legal matters “outside of the box” while developing and executing aggressive case management strategies. In addition to his formal role as a litigation associate, Sebastian currently serves as the chair of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. Through this role, Sebastian has had the opportunity to work with other young lawyers throughout Northern Kentucky to enhance the overall quality of the legal community. Sebastian is married to his wife, Alexandria. They reside in Boone County, Kentucky, with a highly energetic Chocolate Lab and a lazy Bernese Mountain Dog. Prior to entering private practice, Sebastian received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern Kentucky University and a Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

Education

Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law Juris Doctorate,


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Oliver Wilhite

Oliver completed his undergraduate studies at Georgetown College and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville. While in law school, he served as a clerk for Judge Ann Bailey Smith, who presides over the 30th Judicial Circuit, Division 13 in Louisville, Kentucky, and gained experience as a law clerk at Abell Attorneys. Upon graduating in 2021, Oliver joined Abell Attorneys as an associate attorney. His primary focus involves representing individuals in claims against companies and governments for federal and state employment law violations, including issues such as hostile work environment, wrongful termination, and discrimination. In addition to employment law, Oliver handles diverse legal matters, such as contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, and other areas of law. He holds licenses to practice law in the state of Kentucky, as well as in the federal Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky, and the Southern District of Indiana. Oliver is dedicated to advocating vigorously for the rights of his clients, employing a strategic approach tailored to define their interests and achieve successful outcomes.

Education

University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
J.D.,

Georgetown College
B.A. (Political Science),

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Oliver Wilhite

Oliver completed his undergraduate studies at Georgetown College and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville. While in law school, he served as a clerk for Judge Ann Bailey Smith, who presides over the 30th Judicial Circuit, Division 13 in Louisville, Kentucky, and gained experience as a law clerk at Abell Attorneys. Upon graduating in 2021, Oliver joined Abell Attorneys as an associate attorney. His primary focus involves representing individuals in claims against companies and governments for federal and state employment law violations, including issues such as hostile work environment, wrongful termination, and discrimination. In addition to employment law, Oliver handles diverse legal matters, such as contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, and other areas of law. He holds licenses to practice law in the state of Kentucky, as well as in the federal Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky, and the Southern District of Indiana. Oliver is dedicated to advocating vigorously for the rights of his clients, employing a strategic approach tailored to define their interests and achieve successful outcomes.

Education

University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law J.D.,


Georgetown College B.A. (Political Science),


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This lawyer is licensed to practice in Kentucky and has no record of discipline from the Kentucky bar association. *

* Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the state agency that licenses lawyers. Any past disbarments and suspensions (with possible exceptions for minor violations or nonpayment of dues, in our discretion) will be indicated accordingly in the badge. Member attorneys are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any state licensing agency.