Our Attorneys
While our paths have diverged at times, there's one thing that unites us as attorneys: Since the beginning we've practiced exclusively in Western Kentucky. Obviously we take pride in being the most experienced lawyers in Marshall County. But on top of that we take great pride in representing our community. To that end, we're looking forward to representing you.
Call our offices at 270-527-8612 or e-mail us to set up an initial consultation and discuss your legal issues.
Robert L. Prince, Partner
Location: Benton, Kentucky
Phone: 270-527-8612
Fax: 270-527-0916
Email
Areas of Practice
Family Law, Criminal Law, Felony and Misdemeanor Expungements, Traffic Violations, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents- Plaintiff
Bar Admissions
Kentucky, 1979
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1984
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2004
Education
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky: J.D. - 1979
Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky: B.S. - 1976
Published Works
Liability of the Owner of a Pleasurecraft for Injury or Property Damage to Persons Aboard Other Watercraft, Insurance Counsel Journal, July, 1980
Representative Cases
Fratzke v. Murphy, 12 S.W.3d 269 (Kentucky 1999)
James v. Wilson, 95 S.W.3d 875 (Kentucky 2002)
Waddell v. Stevenson, 683 S.W.2d 955 (Kentucky Appeals 1984)
Fort v. Lewis, 649 S.W.2d 204 (Kentucky Appeals 1983)
Sirls v. Jordan, 625 S.W.2d 106 (Kentucky Appeals 1981)
Bohannon v. Rutland, 616 S.W.2d 46 (Kentucky 1981)
Professional Associations and Memberships
Kentucky Bar Association
Marshall Co. Bar Association
National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center (NCADRC)
Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Past Employment Positions
42nd Judicial Circuit, Domestic Relations Comm., 1993 - 1997
Department of Public Advocacy, Public Defender, 1979 - 1985
Languages
English
Bethany M. Willcutt, Partner
Location: Benton, Kentucky
Phone: 270-527-8612
Fax: 270-527-0916
Email
Areas of Practice
Criminal Law (Felonies, Misdemeanors, Juvenile, Expungements), Traffic Violations, Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
Bar Admissions
California, 2005
Kentucky, 2015
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2016
Education
The University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee: J.D. - 2005
Oklahoma Christian, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: B.S. – 2002
Published Works
Author, Comment, Employment Law—Wexler v. White’s Fine Furniture: The Sixth Circuit Clarifies and Qualifies the Proper Analysis of ADEA Cases, 34 U. Mem. L. Rev. 975 (2004).
Past Employment Positions
Department of Public Advocacy, Marshall County, Kentucky, Public Defender (2016-2021)
Deputy District Attorney, Tulare County, California (2005-2015)
Special Prosecution Assignments: Child Abuse (2006-2010), Felony DUI (2010-2011), Gangs (2011-2012), Child Homicide (2014-2016)
Languages
English
Charles Wayne Brien, Of Counsel
Location: Benton, Kentucky
Phone: 270-527-8612
Fax: 270-527-0916
Email
Areas of Practice
Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents- Plaintiff, Traffic Violations, Custody & Visitation, Felony and Misdemeanor Expungements
Bar Admissions
Kentucky, 1978
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1980
Education
University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky J.D. - 1978
Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky B.S. - 1974
Representative Cases
Jones v. Lathram, 150 S.W.3d 50 (Kentucky 2004)
Tenner v. Tenner, 906 S.W.2d 322 (Kentucky 1995)
Allstate Ins. Co. v. Dicke, 862 S.W.2d 327 (Kentucky 1993)
Professional Associations and Memberships
Kentucky Bar Association
Marshall Co. Bar Association
National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center (NCADRC)
Past Employment Positions
42nd Judicial Circuit, Domestic Relations Comm., 1994
County of Marshall, Assistant County Attorney, 1982 - 1991
Languages
English