Vaughn Petitt Legal Group, PLLC

Employment law governs the relationship between employers and employees. Vaughn Petitt Legal Group, PLLC handles cases involving all aspects of employment law, for both employers and employees. Whether it is a claim involving allegations of discrimination based upon race, age, disability, religion, or sex; whether it involves wage and hour law violations, invasion of privacy, retaliation, or wrongful termination, the attorneys of Vaughn Petitt Legal Group, PLLC have the knowledge, experience you want representing the interests of you or your business. Examples of claims involving employment law might include allegations of sexual harassment, hostile work environment, discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or identification, disability discrimination, or retaliation for filing a complaint concerning these types of discrimination or harassment. We handle cases that are founded upon principles protected by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including Title VI, Title VII, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, many lesser litigated federal laws, as well as the state law counterparts, many of which are found within the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. Additionally, we handle employment law related claims for current or former employees of the federal government, including those brought by civilian employees involving appeals of discipline to the Office of Special Counsel (“OSC”) and the Merit System Protection Board (“MSPB”). Contact us today and let’s talk about how to intelligently resolve your employment law issue.

Real estate, including residential, commercial, or uninhabited property can be the subject of a contract for purchase or dispute. Vaughn Petitt regularly provides settlement agent services for real estate transaction closings in and around the state of Kentucky. Whether it is a traditional buy/sell transaction, a refinance or a bridge loan; whether it involves residential or commercial property, Vaughn Petitt provides smart and efficient real estate services for you and your clients. Vaughn Petitt Legal Group is an approved title insurance agent, and they can handle all of your title needs, including insurance and opinions regarding your piece of property. In addition to closing your real estate transaction, real property law can often be the subject of legal disputes. From actions surrounding the development of real property, to claims against builders and general contractors, to boundary disputes, to arguments surrounding the contracts involved in real estate deals, and even matters regarding condominium and homeowners' associations, Vaughn Petitt Legal Group, PLLC is adept at helping you navigate the world of real estate disputes. If you have questions regarding property law or you are involved in a dispute concerning real estate, please contact us now.

The liability of the government and/or governmental employees is described as Municipal or Public Sector Liability. Vaughn Petitt Legal Group, PLLC is one of the most prolific and successful law firms in the area of public sector, or municipal liability. Our lawyers have successfully represented cities, counties, mayors, sheriffs and their deputies, law enforcement agencies, law enforcement personnel, police departments, detention centers, public safety officers, sewer and sanitation districts, fiscal courts, planning and zoning boards, animal control officers and many other public entities and employees. We have routinely handled claims involving employment discrimination, whistleblower allegations, car/truck wrecks, inadequate training and many others. Some of our attorneys are former adjunct professors of Civil Liability in the Executive Leadership Course at the Southern Police Institute in the University of Louisville's Criminal Justice Department. If you or your clients face an issue that concerns civil rights, governmental tort liability, or any other aspect of public sector or municipal law, contact the Vaughn Petitt Legal Group and let them help you efficiently and effectively address your concerns today.

Assist start-ups and new owners on matters including preparation and filing of documents with the appropriate governmental entity, drafting of partnership agreements and employment contracts. We can help you and your new business start down your path of success on the correct legal footing. Planning now for what may come may save you ten-fold when it does.

Vaughn Petitt Legal Group is very experienced at helping clients prepare and analyze contracts, in addition to handling lawsuits that include allegations of breach of a contract or contractual provisions. Whether you need assistance preparing a partnership agreement, employment agreements, buy and sell agreements, or contracts of any kind, the lawyers of Vaughn Petitt can help you do so in a way that effectively protects your interests and limits your liability under the contract. If you have an issue dealing with contract law, contact us today.

If you are an employer that is facing the threat of an (or an actually filed) administrative complaint of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation then hiring us as an independent third party to investigate the matter for you may be your wisest choice of action. Employers might face negative consequences for failing to investigate such claims and we are experienced at reviewing all pertinent facts, interviewing necessary witnesses and providing in depth analysis of the potential claim. Contact the experienced attorneys of Vaughn Petitt Legal Group and let them assist your business with the investigation of any complaint of discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation in order to intelligently protect the interests of you and your business.

The lawyers of Vaughn Pettit Legal Group are trial attorneys. If you or your clients are facing the prospect of a lawsuit, a civil action for money damages and/or injunctive relief or an administrative action with which you could use representation, contact the experienced and highly skilled advocates of Vaughn Petitt Legal Group and let them help you solve your legal dilemma in an efficient and effective manner.

Mediation is an effective method for efficiently resolving disputes and avoiding a lengthy and expensive litigation process. A mediator is an independent third party that assists all parties to a lawsuit in an attempt to reach a settlement of the dispute. It is a flexible process that can be used to settle all types of claims, disputes or lawsuits, either before suit has been filed or while the matter is actively being litigated. A large number of civil cases in the Kentucky state courts are required to engage in mediation before being allowed to proceed to trial. Carol Schureck Petitt is approved as a Certified Civil Mediator by the Administrative Office of the Courts. To contact Carol, call 502-243-9797 or email . Call her and let her assist in resolving your important matter today.

Vaughn Petitt Legal Group, PLLC regularly drafts simple wills and other estate documents for a very reasonable cost. If you are looking for a will, or you would like to discuss your estate planning needs, please contact us today.