Introduction
Abell Rose Law, founded by T. Scott Abell and Joshua T. Rose, has handled cases with statewide and national reach, including a challenge to attorney fees that drew support from 17 state attorneys general and a notable settlement involving The UPS Store notary claims. The firm is based in Middletown, Kentucky and has been recognized in Kentucky Super Lawyers Magazine.
Practice Areas
Abell Rose Law operates across an unusually wide range of practice areas, reflecting the variety of legal situations clients bring to a general practice firm.
In personal injury and accident cases, the firm handles auto accidents, trucking accidents, and motorcycle accidents, along with slip and fall cases. These cases seek compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of other drivers, trucking companies, or property owners. Trucking accident cases can involve multiple layers of liability, including the driver, the trucking company, maintenance contractors, and cargo shippers, and federal trucking regulations often play a role in establishing what conduct was required and whether it was followed.
Assault and battery claims address civil liability for intentional physical harm, which proceeds separately from any criminal prosecution. A civil assault and battery claim allows injured parties to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering directly from the person who caused the harm.
Criminal defense covers the full range of criminal charges in Kentucky courts, from traffic violations and misdemeanors through felonies and drug or DUI charges. The firm assists clients through all phases of the criminal process, including negotiating with prosecutors and representing clients at trial. The firm also assists clients with expungements, which can seal eligible criminal records under Kentucky law, and with resolving outstanding warrants.
Class action lawsuits allow groups of plaintiffs with similar claims to litigate collectively, which is often the only practical way to hold a company accountable when individual damages are too small to justify separate litigation. Abell Rose Law handles both class action cases and consumer protection matters, the latter of which frequently intersects with class action litigation when businesses engage in widespread unlawful practices affecting many consumers.
Employment law matters are within the firm’s practice, covering disputes between employees and employers over wages, workplace conditions, and related rights.
The firm handles estates, including the administration of a deceased person’s assets through the probate process, and wills, which are instruments for directing how assets are distributed at death. These services allow clients to plan for the orderly transfer of their property and reduce the administrative burden on surviving family members.
Equine law is a specialty practice area covering legal matters specific to horses and the equestrian industry, including purchase and sale transactions, breeding agreements, boarding contracts, and liability disputes. Kentucky’s central role in the horse industry gives this practice area particular regional relevance.
Insurance coverage and bad faith cases arise when insurance companies deny, delay, or undervalue valid claims. Bad faith insurance litigation holds insurers accountable for failing to deal fairly with policyholders, and successful claims can result in damages beyond the original policy limits.
Business law and civil litigation serve clients involved in commercial disputes. The firm also provides general counsel services for small businesses, offering ongoing legal guidance to owners who need a legal resource without retaining a full-time in-house attorney. A general counsel relationship allows business owners to consult on contracts, employment decisions, and disputes before they escalate into litigation.
Attorney Profiles
T. Scott Abell and Joshua T. Rose co-founded the firm. Both have been recognized in Kentucky Super Lawyers Magazine. The firm’s notable case history includes the UPS Store Notary Settlement and a high court challenge to attorney fees that received support from attorneys general in 17 states, reflecting the firm’s capacity to litigate matters with broad legal and regulatory significance.
Location & Service Area
Abell Rose Law has offices in Middletown, Kentucky. The firm’s website is https://abellroselaw.com/
Client Focus
Abell Rose Law serves both individuals and small businesses. For individuals, the practice spans personal injury recovery, criminal defense, estate planning, and consumer protection. For small businesses, the firm offers general counsel services that provide ongoing access to legal guidance, which allows business owners to address legal questions and disputes as they arise rather than on an emergency basis.
The firm’s experience with class action litigation and matters of sufficient significance to attract support from multiple state attorneys general indicates capacity for complex, multi-party legal work alongside its general practice services.
FAQ
What notable cases has the firm handled?
The firm handled The UPS Store Notary Settlement and a high court challenge to attorney fees that was supported by 17 state attorneys general. Both attorneys have been recognized in Kentucky Super Lawyers Magazine.
Does the firm serve small businesses?
Yes. Abell Rose Law provides general counsel services for small businesses, offering ongoing legal guidance for owners who need regular access to legal advice.
What is equine law?
Equine law covers legal matters involving horses and the equestrian industry, including transactions, liability, and disputes related to horse ownership, boarding, breeding, and competition. Kentucky’s horse industry gives this practice area particular relevance in the region.
What is a bad faith insurance claim?
A bad faith insurance claim arises when an insurance company unreasonably denies, delays, or undervalues a legitimate claim. Kentucky law imposes a duty on insurers to deal fairly and honestly with policyholders, and violations of that duty can give rise to claims for damages beyond the original policy benefits.
Does the firm handle class action cases?
Yes. The firm handles class action lawsuits in addition to individual personal injury and civil litigation matters.
Closing
Abell Rose Law’s record includes litigation with multi-state significance alongside the day-to-day legal work that individuals and small business owners in Middletown and the surrounding Kentucky communities require. The combination of T. Scott Abell and Joshua T. Rose, both recognized by Kentucky Super Lawyers, provides clients across the firm’s broad practice range with attorneys whose credentials reflect performance within the Kentucky legal community.