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Biography
Benjamin "Tom" Pugh was admitted to practice in 2010 and is a Founding Partner of Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. He is licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky. Tom has extensive insurance experience after spending three years in the industry. During law school, he externed with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy serving in the Kentucky Innocence Project.
Tom focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Civil Rights, and Business Litigation.
Tom grew up in Northern Kentucky, where he currently lives.
Education
- Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
- J.D. (2010) | Law
- Chase Environmental Law Group; Kentucky Innocence Project
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- University of Cincinnati
- B.A. (2004) | English Literature
- Dean's List; magna cum laude
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Professional Experience
- Founding Partner
- Pugh and Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
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- Asscoiate Attorney
- O'Hara, Ruberg, Taylor, Sloan & Sergent
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- Underwriter
- Ohio Casualty Group
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- I MISSED COURT, WHAT DO I DO?
- Pugh & Roach Law Blog
- NEW KENTUCKY SUPREME COURT OPINION SAYS "KENTUCKY JAILS CANNOT CHARGE YOU JAIL FEES IF CRIMINAL CHARGES DISMISSED"
- Pugh & Roach Law Blog
- What to Do (or Rather What Not to Do) Once You are Released from Jails
- Pugh & Roach Law Blog
- Requesting State Grand Jury Materials During Federal Civil Litigation
- Lex Loci - Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
- You and the Legal System Series - Personal Injury/Auto Accident, Hamilton County Law Library
Awards
- Excellent Rating
- Avvo
- Nick of Time Award
- Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers, Inc.
Professional Associations
- Kentucky Bar Association # 94032
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- Northern Kentucky Bar Association
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- Activities: Lex Loci Committee, 2014-2017
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- Ohio State Bar # 0086781
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- American Bar Association # 01945132
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- Cincinnati Bar Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Kentucky
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- Ohio
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- 6th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky
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- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
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- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
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Fees
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Free Consultation
My initial consultations are free. - Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Insurance Defense
- DUI & DWI
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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Legal Answers
- Q. Community Service for "Drivers License Not On Person"?? Do I need this expunged? Is this a serious charge?
- A: So, if your charges are indeed dismissed, you have the option to have the charge expunged 60 days after dismissal. You can pay a lawyer to do it, or you can try to do it yourself. You'll need to get a KSP certification first, that the charge is eligible for expungement. Her is a link for that: https://kycourts.gov/Expungement/Pages/process.aspx. It costs $40. Follow the instructions. As soon as you get the certification, you have I think 30 days to file a petition for expungement in the county where the charge is. Here is another link to help you out, so you can fill out the petition to have the charges expunged: http://www.cleanslatekentucky.com/ and http://www.cleanslatekentucky.com/instructions.html. ... Read More
- Q. Was passenger in full coverage vehicle covered by farm burea ins. Hit by coal truck ins. by another ins. Both KY vehi
- A: It sounds like you have what is called a PIP application. The car you were traveling in is covered by Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which covers the first $10,000 of medical bills, and a small portion of any lost wages. If you have injuries, I would speak with a personal injury attorney, as it gets complicated. The coal truck's insurance carrier will handle any pain and suffering award, plus anything that exceeds the PIP coverage. First things first, get your PIP application in so you can have your doctor's visits and hospital visits covered. Then, I would strongly recommend speaking with a personal injury attorney. I hope this helps.
- Q. My wife had a person run a stop sign and pull out in front of her causing my wife to hit her car. How does this all work
- A: If the other party is at fault, then you must submit a claim to the other party's insurance carrier. The insurance company will then either fix your car or "total" it out and pay you the fair market value. If you have full coverage insurance, you can submit the claim to your insurance carrier, and have them deal with the repairs, less whatever your deductible is. If you have injuries, or any passenger has injuries, you need to submit a claim to your insurance carrier for PIP/BRB (personal injury protection/basic reparation benefits) and your insurance will pay the first $10,000 of medical bills, and a portion of lost wages. This is where it starts to get complicated, and I would ... Read More
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