Attorney and Staff

John G. Rice, Attorney at Law

Our Winchester, Kentucky law firm represents victims of motorcycle, motor vehicle, and other personal injury accidents in central and eastern Kentucky. We invite you to contact us for a free case evaluation with our experienced lawyer. Call 859-759-4404 or toll-free at 1-866-542-2293.

Attorney Profile:  John G. Rice

After sixteen years as a litigation attorney and partner with a Lexington law firm, Mr. Rice opened this solo office for the practice of personal injury law and mediation. He has tried cases, both plaintiff and defense, in courtrooms across much of Kentucky.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Rice was a rehabilitation counselor specializing in severe injuries such as spinal cord damage, brain injuries and other debilitating conditions. He was Director of Quality Assurance for vocational rehabilitation in Frankfort, Kentucky and also for a time owned and ran a motorcycle shop on the side.

Out of the office, Mr. Rice divides his time between riding and restoring motorcycles and spoiling his grandchildren.

Admitted: 1985, Kentucky, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

University of Kentucky, JD, 1985. Morehead State University, M.A., 1975.University of Kentucky, B.A., 1970

Member: Clark County, Kentucky Bar Association; Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys. Certified Mediator.

Staff:

Kimberly Ladd

Mrs. Ladd grew up in Louisville and after graduating from North Bullitt High School, she moved to Dallas, Texas, where she lived for six years. She returned to Louisville in 1992 and moved to Winchester in 1996.

Mrs. Ladd has been in the clerical field for the past 18 years. In her free time she likes spending time with her family, friends and pets, attending church, swimming and traveling.

She is married with one stepdaughter.

Certificates: Safety in the Workplace, Domestic Violence (Eastern Kentucky University), Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace, Outstanding Receptionist Seminar and First Aid Training

Kristina M. McVey, RN, BSN

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2006

Licensed in Kentucky

Achievements: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Tau Sigma Honors Society

Kristi, a Menifee County native, joined the firm in August 2007. She is also currently employed as an RN at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, as a telemetry nurse.

She and her husband Travis enjoy playing with their dogs, Jazmine and Becker. She also enjoys cooking, watching Auburn football and spending time with family and friends.

Angela Wallace, RN

Angie Wallace is a Registered Nurse with ten years experience as an ER nurse and four years as a Flight Nurse on a helicopter. She knows first hand what happens in accidents. Angie is a resident of Winchester and currently monitors the quality of nursing care in this area.

Kimberly Hootman, RN

Kimberly Hootman is a Registered Nurse, currently living in Jackson, Kentucky and is the owner of Hootman Consulting, a medical records review and consulting service that works with our office on a regular basis.

Jonathan K. Kurtz

Education: University of Kentucky 2001-2005, Salmon P. Chase College of Law 2007-2008, University of Kentucky College of Law 2008-2010

Degree: BA History, J.D expected May 2010.

Recognitions: Student Bar Association representative, 2008; Member 2009-2010 University of Kentucky National Moot Court Team; Recipient of the Luke Woodward Award for Excellent Appellate Advocacy 2009.

Background: Originally from Danville, Kentucky, Jonathan began clerking for the firm in February 2009. He is also an Intern at the University of Kentucky Legal Clinic, which represents needy individuals in a variety of legal matters.

Jonathan and his fiancee Amanda spend their free time exploring the countryside on their motorcycles. Jonathan also enjoys keeping his two dogs, Luna and River, from eating too much of his homework.

Malcolm, the office dog

Education: Alumnus, Lexington Humane Society Adoption Pen, class of 2008

Position: Usually horizontal.

Malcolm serves as official greeter of visitors and also as receiver of anything edible that makes it to the floor at lunch.