Firm News

English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP (ELPO Law) is pleased to announce that attorney J.A. Sowell has been named a partner of the firm, effective January 1, 2026. Since joining ELPO Law in August 2017, Sowell has become a vital member of the firm’s litigation and personal injury teams. He… Read More

English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP (ELPO Law) is proud to announce that Governor Andy Beshear has appointed attorney Rebecca A. Simpson to serve as Family Law Judge for the 8th Judicial Circuit, Family Division 3. The appointment, effective December 16, 2025, fills the vacancy created by the retirement of… Read More

Eight attorneys at English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP (ELPO Law) have been named 2026 Super Lawyers, and one named as a Rising Star. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual list recognizes the… Read More

English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP (ELPO Law) today announced the addition of two new associate attorneys, Chandler A. Flynt, and Noah W. Thornberry. These recent hires solidify the firm’s commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality legal services to the region and reinforces its focus on future growth following the completion… Read More

English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley, LLP (ELPO Law) is proud to announce that fifteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Twelve attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©, while three were named Best Lawyers: Ones to… Read More

On Friday, May 30, 2025, ELPO Law attorney LaJuana Wilcher spoke at the Federal Issues Summit.  As the nation ushers in a new era with the Trump administration and the 119th Congress, understanding the shifts in federal policy is crucial for businesses, policymakers, and citizens alike. Hosted by the Kentucky… Read More

ELPO Law Chief Financial Officer Travis Armstrong officially began his term as President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) at the association’s annual meeting held yesterday on Tuesday, May 20 in Nashville, TN. The Association of Legal Administrators is the premier professional association connecting… Read More

English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley, LLP (ELPO Law) created a program in the fall of the 2017/18 school year to help mentor students who would like to enter the field of law. The goal of the program is to help diversify the field of law by ensuring that students of… Read More

-ELPO Law attorney Sarah Jarboe recently spoke at the SEER Spring Conference in Philadelphia. The annual environmental conference presented by the American Bar Association, brings top practitioners, experts, and thought leaders together for a deep dive into some of the most compelling and timely topics in the field of environment,… Read More

ELPO Law attorney Sarah Jarboe recently collaborated on a podcast with the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy and Resources. This podcast featuring Susan L. Stephens (Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.), Kim Diana Connolly (University at Buffalo School of Law, State University of New York), and Sarah P. Jarboe (English, Lucas,… Read More