Jonathan M. Gifford
Attorney
859.255.8581
Jonny Gifford practices in the firm’s Government and Municipal Law practice group. He brings more than 10 years experience focused on civil rights and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 litigation, employment law, and complex litigation involving state agencies. He works extensively with local governments and other public entities on employment and personnel issues, policies, and regulations.
Jonny began his career in real estate law at a regional firm in Lexington, before founding his own practice focusing on corporate law, estate planning and probate, contract and real estate law. For the past two years, he served as a staff attorney for the Commonwealth of Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
Areas of Practice
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Secured a dismissal in a high-profile case filed by Kentucky Constables Association by demonstrating plaintiff’s lack of standing.
Achieved partial dismissal and significantly limited damages in a whistleblower case by presenting strategic legal arguments that undermined the plaintiff’s claims and minimized potential liabilities.
Represented defendant in a complex white-collar criminal case involving an indictment for fraud exceeding $2,000,000, devising and executing a comprehensive defense strategy to mitigate legal risks.
Negotiated a $100,000 settlement in a verbal contract dispute, achieving a favorable resolution.
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Kentucky Bar Association
Kentucky State Government Bar Association
Kentucky Association of Administrative Adjudicators
Fayette County Bar Association
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Regent University School of Law, J.D.
Editor, Regent Journal of Law & Public Policy
Asbury University, B.A. cum laude
