D. Joe Griffith

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers
D. Joe Griffith
Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, General Litigation; view more

Licensed in Kentucky since: 2019

Education: The University of Toledo College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2013, 2017 - 2020, 2022 - 2025
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Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers

1256 Campbell Lane
Suite 201
Bowling Green, KY 42104 Visit website

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D. Joe Griffith is a seasoned attorney first licensed in Ohio, where he has been practicing litigation since 1992 and currently serves as an attorney at the Bowling Green, Kentucky, office of Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers. He is admitted to practice in several state and federal courts across the states of Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. 

Mr. Griffith’s practice covers all of Ohio, focusing on defending the rights of individuals who have been wronged. His practice covers all matters related to personal injury, automobile collision, product liability, wrongful death and medical malpractice. His approach to litigation is not only about winning cases but also about ensuring that justice is served, aligning with his clients' needs and goals.

Board-certified as a civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 2004, Mr. Griffith brings a high level of proficiency and dedication to his practice. His legal education was completed at The University of Toledo College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1991, following a Bachelor of Arts in history and English from Marietta College in 1987.

Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Mr. Griffith maintains deep family connections to Kentucky, enriching his understanding and appreciation of the regional culture, which benefits his practice and client relations. Over the past 26 years, he has handled a wide range of civil cases, managing disputes involving financial amounts ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple millions of dollars. His commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients is evidenced by his successful track record in over 100 trials, including numerous jury verdicts.

Mr. Griffith is a respected member of the legal community, continually striving to uphold the rights and interests of his clients through diligent and conscientious legal services. His academic background and professional certifications underscore his commitment to maintaining a high standard of legal practice.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, General Litigation

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Litigation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Restraining Order, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Small Claims, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 20% General Litigation

First Admitted: 1991, Ohio

Professional Webpage: https://www.hughesandcoleman.com/attorneys/d-joe-griffith-2/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Ohio
  • Kentucky
  • Ohio State Bar Association, Member
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • $750,000.00 jury verdict in Mayes v. EP Hauling, Christian County, KY, 2022
  • $375,000.00 Plaintiff's Verdict - Jutte v Stonebridge - Morgan County Common Pleas Court Case No. 05 CV 0009, 2010
  • $200,000.00 Plaintiff's Verdict - Bowen v Waugh Insurance Agency - Jackson County Common Pleas Court Case No. 13 CIV 0209, 2016
  • Mayes v. EP Hauling; Christian County, Kentucky; $700,000.00 Plaintiff's verdict, 2022
  • Waters v. Capital Towing, Inc.; Franklin County, OH (Columbus) $6.7 million dollar jury verdict, 2023
  • Peterson v. Mid TN Erosion; Davidson County Tennessee, (Nashville). $12 million dollar verdict., 2021
  • $350,000.00 Plaintiff's Verdict - Pierce v. City of Gallipolis, Gallia County Ohio Case No. 12CV221, 2018
Videos:
  • Dagger Law informational video, Dagger Law, 2017
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy, Board Certified Attorney - Civil Trial advocacy and Pre-Trial Advocacy, 2004
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Have provided pro-bono assistance to residents in Ohio and Kentucky in areas of landlord tenant law; powers of attorney, wills, guardianship and disability matters., 2020
Honors/Awards:
  • Ohio Super Lawyers
Educational Background:
  • Marietta College, Bachelor of Arts in History and English, 1987
Industry Groups:
  • Private Individuals

Office location for D. Joe Griffith

1256 Campbell Lane
Suite 201
Bowling Green, KY 42104

Phone: 270-297-8767

Selections

10 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2013, 2017 - 2020, 2022 - 2025

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