Our History

Kentucky ElderLaw 20th Anniversary

Kentucky ElderLaw was established in 2002 when founder Bernard (Bernie) Faller recognized an opportunity to help guide seniors and their families in the area. After a successful career in insurance sales, Bernie made a big move to Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife Rhoda, already an attorney at the time, looking for a new adventure. At a thriving 53 years old, Bernie identified law school as the perfect challenge and started thinking about which area of practice he might want to pursue. Rhoda suggested elder law since there were no attorneys in the area focusing on that, and Bernie seized the opportunity: After graduating in 2001, he opened the first firm dedicated to elder law in Louisville.

“We started with a phone, a desk and no clients, and built our skills and reputation one older citizen at a time. As we ourselves aged, we were fortunate to find the right people to carry the firm forward, growing its skills and reputation while maintaining its sensitivity to the unique needs of the older community. For anyone up in years or dealing with special needs, this is the right place to go. You will end up with the best outcome within the limits of your facts, wishes and the law.”

-Bernie Faller

Once Bernie found his natural talent in public speaking, he used seminars and conventions to grow the business. In 2009, Bernie moved Kentucky ElderLaw to its current Louisville location on Dupont Road after 6 years of 40-60% growth annually. By then, Rhoda had joined him as an attorney in the practice.

“Kentucky Elder Law, is and always has been, about helping people. Specifically older folks and those who care about them. Planning for the future, helping through difficult times, helping with a crisis. And the people who are working at Kentucky Elder Law care deeply. That is what makes the firm so unique and has made it so successful from the beginning.”

-Rhoda Faller

Three years later, Bernie added attorneys Misty Vantrease and Kelly Gannott, looking toward retirement. John Dotson joined the following year and Bernie and Rhoda did retire. Misty, John, and Kelly have expanded the firm’s staff, now featuring eight attorneys and about 15 support personnel. Their services have grown as well, handling Medicaid planning and applications, VA Aid and Attendance planning and applications, life care planning, estate planning, guardianship, and probate work. The firm has added two more locations: one in Shepherdsville and another in Bowling Green, and they have attorneys who practice in both Kentucky and Indiana.

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Our attorneys have the knowledge and compassion to lead you through planning your estate and planning for long-term care, which can be daunting, confusing and frustrating. Call us at 502-581-1111 to arrange your FREE consultation or fill out the form below to contact us for an appointment.

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