Justin Lee Lawrence

MANAGING PARTNER

Justin L. Lawrence is the managing partner of Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC, the successful law firm he founded in 2005. Along the way, Justin has started and built up the firm’s practice areas in personal injury, worker’s compensation, and social security. Justin was also honored with the Alex P. Hotchkiss Award for outstanding Chapter Justice, and the Hoffman Chapter was awarded the international Stanley H. Kohn Award for best chapter.

CONTACT:

(859) 251-3591

info@lawrencelaws.com

Personal Life

As managing partner of Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC, Justin Lawrence has led the firm since 2005 with a clear mission: to fight for the highest possible recoveries for his clients while setting a new standard for client service. Having built the firm from the ground up, Justin’s dedication to his clients has made Lawrence & Associates one of the most trusted injury law firms in the Tri-State area.

For Justin, success doesn’t mean avoiding difficult cases—it means embracing them. His firm has taken on complex cases with significant impact, such as advocating for female clients whose injuries have included sexual trauma or dysfunction, often in areas where the law’s limitations create unnecessary barriers to full compensation. Lawrence & Associates has thrived because of its willingness to take on challenging cases, knowing that these cases make a real difference in clients’ lives.

Who Is Justin?

Justin is blessed to live with his wife Michelle and two wonderful children, Gabe and Alyssa, in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. Michelle is a pediatric nurse and has been putting up with Justin since they were married in 2007. Alyssa is a cross country and track star, making straight As. Gabe is a happy teenager with Down Syndrome who shows resilience in the face of adversity every day.

Outside the courtroom, Justin’s enjoys setting and overcoming physical challenges. Examples include a one-day 33.5 mile World Walker hike, a one-day 4,000 foot elevation gain hike that spanned 24 miles, completing a Goggins 4x4x48 which involved running 48 miles in two days, and completing his first Murph in under an hour (a Murph is a 1-mile run followed by 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, and another 1-mile run). Justin does these things because they are hard. His ability to focus on a unique goal for months on end translates to his ability to help clients with especially difficult cases. He is exceptional at planning strategies months in advance and executing those plans successfully. He never gives up when there’s a path forward. Every lawyer in complex litigation should have these skills.

Justin Knows What You’re Going Through

Justin’s son Gabe helps him empathize with, and better understand, his clients and what they’re going through.

Gabe has had 22 surgeries in 15 years. He’s had heart surgery, stomach surgery, back surgery, and surgery on his legs. All of them relate to complications that occur frequently in people with Down Syndrome. Justin’s experience helps him empathize with clients who have extensive medical treatment. He can help explain the emotional toll not only to the injured person, but also the injured person’s entire family. He knows what it’s like to be in a hospital room and kiss a loved one goodbye as they go to a complicated and uncertain operation. He knows what stress and worry do to a parent, or spouse. He feels your pain.

If you let Lawrence & Associates tell your story, your family’s burden and recovery won’t be left out when your story is told.

Client-Centered Practice

Justin’s firm is built around a simple truth: every client deserves care, respect, and transparency. To ensure client satisfaction, each client has the opportunity to provide feedback via anonymous surveys, and attorneys review these responses monthly. The firm’s commitment to consistent communication means clients are updated at every significant moment in their case—and even in those rare quiet periods, clients know they’re in good hands. Justin’s focus on efficiency helps clients avoid unnecessary delays that could lead to additional financial or emotional strain. In 2024, 86% of new clients came through referrals from past clients, doctors, and other attorneys—a testament to the firm’s reputation for integrity and results.

A Vision for the Future

Justin envisions Lawrence & Associates as a household name, achieving growth without sacrificing its client-centric approach. He believes the firm can transform the legal landscape, becoming a model of efficient, high-quality service for clients in the Tri-State area.

Associations & Organizations

Justin has taken leadership roles with the Kentucky Justice Association, the Northern Kentucky Bar Association and is a member of the Ohio Association for Justice and the Kentucky Bar Association. Justin has previously been a member of the American Association for Justice and was appointed to the Kentucky Early Intervention System Interagency Coordinating Counsel by Governors Beshear and Bevin. He continues to be active as a member of the Salmon P. Chase Inns of Court and was the alumni adviser to his Phi Alpha Delta chapter for thirteen years. He regularly practices in Kentucky and Ohio and has also won awards in Pennsylvania and Indiana. In addition to Justin’s professional memberships, he was on Redwood’s Board of Trustees and is active with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. Redwood is a school that helps children and adults with disabilities grow and live to their fullest potential, including entering the workforce and living independently. The Down Syndrome Association provides aid and support to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
- J.D. – 2005
- Vice President of the SBA and Justice of Phi Alpha Delta’s Hoffman Chapter.
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
- B.A. (Cum Laude) – 2002
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Management
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
- B.S. (Cum Laude) – 2002
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Accounting
- Awarded with the prestigious Woodson B. Gudgell scholarship

Bar Admissions

Supreme Court: April 13, 2012
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: May 15, 2013
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit: June 25, 2007
State of Kentucky: October 7, 2005
State of Ohio: April 24, 2012
Eastern District of Kentucky: November 3, 2005
Western District of Kentucky: August 29, 2016
Southern District of Ohio: May 19, 2012

Areas of Practice

Justin is the managing partner and can practice in any area that Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC practices in because he started each practice area within the firm before training other attorneys to work in those areas. Justin usually focuses his work training attorneys and staff and focuses on giving his attorneys an environment that allows for the best possible client experience with the best possible case outcomes.

Honors and Awards

Lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
Top Attorneys in Ohio 2024
Top Attorneys in Kentucky 2024
National Trial Lawyers 2024
Nominated for the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 under 40 attorney Award – January 2018
Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC was crowned best personal injury law firm in Kentucky by Legal Elite! – April 2017
Named to the National Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers – January 2017
Named one of the 10 Best Social Security and Disability Law Attorneys in Kentucky – October 2016
Named one of the 10 best bankruptcy attorneys in Kentucky – September 2016
Justin Lawrence was “…chosen to receive this year’s prestigious Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for the state of Kentucky.” – March 2016
Justin Lawrence was invited to the American Society of Legal Advocates – January 2016
Justin Lawrence was re-nominated for Top 10 Under 40 Award for Kentucky – April 2015
Justin Lawrence was selected as one of the American Society of Legal Advocates’ Top 40 under 40 list of litigators in Kentucky! – February 2015

Our Case Results

$4M

A man was injured when a piece of construction equipment collided with his vehicle and crushed him.

$3.5M

A man was working on a motor vehicle when a truck struck the vehicle. The man was pinned between the two vehicles, and his hips and legs were broken.

$1.2M

A man fell off a ladder at work and shattered his knee. His insurance refused to pay for lost wages and medical bills so L&A stepped in and made sure he received fair compensation for the loss.

News And Articles

Ohio Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death

Ohio Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury

what our clients say

I was in an accident with a semi, Lawrence & Associates represented me and I loved how I was treated very professional.

-April Hearn

I contacted Justin Lawrence to handle a legal issue that he previously tried in the Kentucky Supreme Court. Based on his experience and knowledge, the entire situation was resolved with a liability carrier in less than 6 weeks. His office was easy to work with and responded to all inquiries the same day.

-Carol Greissman

I had been trying for four years to get disability after hurting my back to the point I could barely walk. In those four years I developed other ailments like fibromyalgia and arthritis. Lawrence and Associates helped me to finally get approved and I couldn’t be more thankful!!

-Dawn Johnson

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