At the Copeland & Romines Law Office, PLLC, in Corbin, Kentucky, we work closely with our clients to accomplish all of their legal goals. When you come to our firm, you will meet directly with your lawyer to discuss your legal options and make informed decisions. We will aggressively pursue our clients' interests in bankruptcy, car accidents, personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense and various other legal situations.
Attorney Romines decided to return to his home town of Corbin in May of 2003. He opened the Romines Law Office, PLLC. on June 9, 2003 and began accepting cases in the areas of personal injury, estate planning (wills & trusts), divorce and family law (custody, adoption, guardianship), land disputes, bankruptcy, and workers' compensation. The Romines Law Office enjoyed immediate success and grew rapidly over the next two months. In August, 2003, Attorney Shane Romines acted quickly in acquiring the services of Martha Farmer Copeland, an experienced and well-respected personal injury and family law attorney. Attorney Romines dissolved the Romines Law Office on August 31, 2003, and, along with Mrs. Copeland, created the firm of Copeland & Romines Law Office, PLLC. Mr. Romines continues to focus his practice in the areas of personal injury (Automobile accidents, slip & falls and wrongful death), and workers' compensation. If you're in pain, call Shane.
Child Support
Other types of debts will not be discharged through bankruptcy. These debts include student loan debts, tax debts that are less than three years old, child support payments, spousal maintenance payments, and judgment debt incurred through intentional torts. The above lists regarding dischargeable debt does not include all debt and an attorney should be consulted regarding dischargeable and non-dischargeable debt.
Child Custody and Visitation
When people get divorced and have children, custody is always a big issue.. In many cases both parents want to maintain custody of their children. Judges try to make decisions based on what is best for the children involved and the family overall. There are many kinds of custody and a child custody attorney can help you decide which type is best for you.
With decades of combined legal experience, the criminal defense lawyers of the Copeland & Romines Law Office, PLLC, are ready to go to bat for you. Since our firm was founded in 2003, we have worked hard to establish a reputation as one of Kentucky's most respected criminal defense law firms. We offer flexible appointment scheduling options and we accept Visa and Mastercard, making it easy for you to get the information you need from a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney.
DUI/DWI
If you are accused of DUI/drunk driving or a drug crime, you have a right to the best defense you can get. The police and prosecutors want to convict you of the gravest offence they can. Don't make the mistake of thinking they will give you a break or that you can charm them. Call an attorney at our firm now or contact us online.
Wrongful Death
Regardless of the amount recovered, the money can never compensate the family fairly for the loss of the loved one. If you or someone you know has been affected by wrongful death, contact Copeland & Romines today by calling 606-523-5100 or e-mail us.
Traffic Violations
Reckless driving charges may result if police or prosecutors feel you drove unsafely, or without consideration of the safety of others. Reckless driving is a serious charge, carrying with it the possibility of incarceration, fines, and suspension of your driving privileges. If you are convicted, you may also have points added to your driving record, and your insurance premiums may increase significantly.
Sex Crimes
Fraud
It is important that credit cards not be used after deciding to file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If credit cards are used in contemplation of filing for bankruptcy it is bankruptcy fraud, and would subject the individual to criminal penalties and the debt would not be discharged.
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
When a person is accused of knowingly writing bad checks in Kentucky, they are often charged with theft by deception. If the amount of the checks is less than $300, this charge is considered a Class A misdemeanor, and the penalties can include fines and up to a year in jail. For checks amounting to more than $300, this charge may be elevated to a Class D felony, and the penalties could include jail time of one to five years. In either case, you can be left with a criminal record that could negatively impact your education, housing, and employment prospects long after time is served and fines have been paid.
Embezzlement
Drug Crimes
There are a number of ways that Kentucky prosecutors may escalate simple possession to drug trafficking charges, including the quantity of the drug and the other items found at the crime scene, such as plastic bags, cash, or scales. If you are convicted, you may be facing hefty fines or even jail time, and you may be left with a criminal record that can negatively affect your education, housing, and employment prospects long after time is served and fines are paid.
Assault
Homicide
Arson
Shoplifting
Retail theft is one of the more common crimes charged in the State of Kentucky. If you have been charged with shoplifting, you may be facing fines, payment of civil damages, or even jail time, as well as a criminal record that could limit your employment opportunities well into the future. An experienced shoplifting defense lawyer can act as your advocate in the courtroom, and will fight to have the charges against you reduced or dropped.
There may be reasons to form a corporation, but for most small businesses the Limited Liability Company is the best choice. It offers protection from lawsuits dealing with injuries or contract disputes and allows you to choose how you want to be taxed for the maximum tax benefits. Speak with an attorney to consider the business form that is best for you. Then speak with an accountant regarding tax issues and decide if your business should become a “company”.
If you are hurt in an accident on the job, your employer and its insurance company are obligated to provide workers' compensation benefits so that you can recover from your injuries. However, in many cases, the insurance company may quickly determine that you are functioning normally as before the accident and discontinue benefits. At the Copeland & Romines Law Office, PLLC in Corbin, Kentucky, we have extensive experience representing injured workers.
Sexual Harassment
Attorney Romines is a native of Corbin, Kentucky. He is a graduate of Corbin High School. Following high school, he attended the University of Kentucky in Lexington and studied Political Science. With a zest for politics, Attorney Romines excelled as an undergraduate student and then turned his sights toward law school. Attorney Romines attended the University of Kentucky College of Law, graduating with the degree of Juris Doctor. During his three years of law school, he clerked with the firm of Clark, Ward & Cave (now Clark & Ward), where he quickly learned the trade of insurance defense. Upon passage of the Kentucky Bar Exam, Mr. Romines continued with Clark & Ward until May of 2003, working on such cases as sexual harassment defense, products liability defense, personal injury defense, and employment law defense. Attorney Shane Allen Romines also began accepting personal injury cases as a Plaintiff's attorney.
In today's economy, many families are facing foreclosure. Our foreclosure defense practice is dedicated to working out deals with lenders and modifying mortgages to allow you to stay in your home. We are also available to handle boundary disputes as well as deed and title searches.
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Many of our clients come to us after a wreck and ask the question, "What kind of insurance do I have or should I have?" While our office is not in the business of selling insurance, we do see certain patterns that inform us as to which insurance coverages are most helpful. You may be asking, what are the different types of automobile coverage? In Kentucky, there are many aspects to insurance that you need to be aware of if you are in an accident, or you cause an accident. Navigating this without an experienced injury attorney is not advisable. There is insurance dealing with the property damage itself (liability, collision, comprehensive, etc.), which are not covered here and insurance dealing with bodily injury. This article addresses the types of bodily injury coverages that may apply to an accident. They are as follows...
Our experienced personal injury lawyers have built a strong reputation as successful and knowledgeable advocates for car accident victims.
Medical Malpractice
In turn, they are expected to meet a high standard of performance. When they fail, through carelessness or sheer incompetence, they must compensate those they harm. Contact Copeland & Romines Law Office, PLLC in Corbin, if you or a loved one has suffered due to the medical malpractice of a doctor or other medical professional.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
If your injury leads to a permanent disability, we will help you pursue the compensation you need through Social Security disability insurance. With more than 20 years of experience helping clients in the Social Security system, we will do everything we can to get the payment you need.
Every adult should have a will to protect their loved ones and their assets in the future. We will help you draft the estate planning documents you need. If a loved one has recently passed away, we will guide you through the probate process to ensure that the estate is properly administered.
Wills
The SPOA or POA can be combined with Wills, Living Wills, and Trusts to provide you with the complete estate plan for yourself and those you will leave behind. Death is never a comfortable subject, but preparing now will eliminate much of the confusion and emotional trauma on the family. Call us today to set up an appointment to discuss your estate planning. (606)523-5100 or Toll Free 1-877-524-5100.
Trusts
Power of Attorney
Definition: A Power of Attorney allows you to select another person to act for you in conducting business or making health decisions.
If you are thinking about filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Kentucky you need to consider hiring a Kentucky Bankruptcy Attorney. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common type of bankruptcy and once a discharge is granted it allows and individual or family a fresh start. In Kentucky, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy will discharge an individual from most types of debts. The most common debt is credit card debt and home mortgage debt.