Gerald E. Benzinger is the former managing partner of the firm and is a partner in the estate planning section. In 1978 he became a Diplomat of the Court of Practice Institute. He has been listed for 10 consecutive years in Best Lawyers in America in the field of health care law. He was a founding Read More
David Dirr
Associate
David M. Dirr is an associate in the firm’s health care, medical malpractice and civil litigation practice groups and primarily represents clients in administrative appeals and litigation involving a wide array of healthcare-related issues including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, anti-kickback law, the Stark Law and HIPAA. He also assists clients in a diverse range of litigation Read More
Nicole Elver
Partner
Nicole Elver practices in the firm’s white collar criminal defense and civil litigation practice groups. She has experience in state and federal litigation, including securities, False Claims Act, breach of contract, unfair competition (including trade secret and restrictive covenant violations), commercial fraud and general business litigation. Prior to moving to Louisville, Nicole served as a Senior Read More
Emily Kirtley Hanna
Partner
Emily Kirtley Hanna is a partner in the firm’s litigation group with an emphasis in commercial, estate and trust and debtor/creditor rights. She is based in the firm’s Crestview Hills office. Emily obtained her law degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2003 and has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Read More
Kevin Hoskins
Partner
Kevin F. Hoskins practices in the firm’s civil litigation, employment & labor and administrative law sections. His practice focuses on cases involving business disputes, zoning issues and job-related claims, such as Title VII discrimination and retaliation. Kevin represents clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. He has successfully tried bench and jury trials in Read More
Justin Knappick
Associate
Justin Knappick is an associate attorney practicing primarily in the area of commercial and collections litigation. Justin joined Dressman Benzinger LaVelle in April of 2013 and is based in the firm’s Crestview Hills office. Justin obtained his law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2011, where he graduated cum laude. In Read More
David Kramer
Partner
David Kramer chairs DBL’s Civil Litigation practice group. His trial experience includes winning three defense jury verdicts in less than 90 days, culminating in victory in a five-week trial in which the plaintiff asked the jury for over $120 million in damages. Dave also advises the firm’s healthcare clients in a variety of areas and Read More
Christopher Markus
Partner
Christopher B. Markus is a partner who represents clients in complex litigation before federal and state courts, arbitrators, mediators and administrative agencies. His practice is diverse and he has represented clients in disputes involving construction, banking, insurance, healthcare, trade secrets, manufacturing, bankruptcy, employment, personal injury, estates, wills and trusts. Chris serves on the board of Welcome Read More
Ryan McLane
Partner
Ryan is a partner in the firm’s civil litigation practice group. His practice focuses on the areas of business litigation, construction law, and medical malpractice defense. He has successfully represented clients at all levels of litigation, including bench trials, jury trials, and before appellate courts. Ryan is also experienced and effective in alternative dispute resolution techniques, and Read More
Richard Meyer
Partner
Richard G. Meyer is a partner at DBL Law and handles a variety of civil litigation matters, including work in business, construction, geotechnical engineering, health care, banking, employment, zoning, constitutional, professional malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury and securities. In addition to the litigation aspect, Rick’s depth in his construction practice includes drafting and reviewing construction contracts, as well as consulting with Read More
Kent Wicker
Partner
Kent Wicker has been a courtroom attorney for his entire career, prosecuting and defending in the most challenging, high-profile and complex commercial and white collar criminal cases in Kentucky and around the country. Before entering private practice, he served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney and Criminal Division Chief for the Western District of Kentucky, where Read More
Michael Enzweiler
Associate
Michael J. Enzweiler obtained his law degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, where he graduated summa cum laude and finished second in his class. While at Chase, Mike served as a Senior Managing Editor for the Northern Kentucky Law Review and competed on both the Arbitration and Trial Competition Read More
Joseph M. Kramer
Associate
Joseph M. Kramer joins the litigation and construction practice groups at DBL Law, after previously being a summer associate at the firm. His practice will focus on a variety of issues related to civil litigation, complex commercial litigation and construction law.
Justin Clark
Of Counsel
Justin Clark is a seasoned practitioner who provides in-depth experience across several areas of law. His legal practice involves general and complex business litigation, insurance regulatory matters, healthcare law, construction law, antitrust litigation, intellectual property litigation, professional liability defense, constitutional law, and personal injury law. Justin is also a partner at Top Shelf Lobby, one Read More
Danyel Rickman
Associate
Danyel Rickman went to Transylvania University in Lexington, KY and graduated in 2011. She majored in Spanish and Anthropology. At Transylvania, she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and served as a Student Orientation Leader her junior and senior year. She moved to Newport, KY in 2012 to begin law school at the University Read More
