Jack Gatlin - Covington, KY
Attorney at Gatlin Voelker
Small Business Law Lawyers in Covington, KY
50 E Rivercenter Blvd Suite 1275 Covington, KY 41011
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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25
Years
Experience
Covington Small Business Law Lawyer
Updated: 09/24/2026
Areas of Practice
- Small Business Law
- Complex Litigation
- Domestic Law
- Municipality Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Jack focuses his practice in three main areas: complex litigation, municipal law, and representing family-owned and small businesses. He also possesses considerable experience in strategic business planning and consulting, as well as dispute resolution, holding certification as a mediator from Northern Kentucky University.
In his current role, Jack serves as the City Attorney for Erlanger, Dry Ridge, Independence, and Taylor Mill. He previously worked in the Grant County Attorney’s Office from 2003 to 2009, where he represented the Grant County Fiscal Court and was appointed Grant County Attorney in 2008. Jack has a strong record of representing municipalities across Kentucky and Ohio, particularly in planning, zoning, and litigation matters.
As a complex litigator and trial attorney, Jack has tried numerous jury cases in Ohio and Kentucky, advocating for businesses, banks, and individuals. He has taken the lead in a variety of cases, addressing issues such as multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes, contract disputes, construction litigation, shareholder and partner disagreements, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, residential, HUD, and commercial lease litigation, real estate and title disputes, major felony criminal defense, estate litigation including will contests, fire and theft losses, and environmental and toxic torts. Additionally, Jack has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, representing parties through the American Arbitration Association.
In his capacity as a small business attorney, Jack serves as general counsel to numerous small and mid-sized corporations. His expertise includes advising owners, executives, and officers on a wide range of business matters, including corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, dissolution, succession planning, contract formation, compliance with government regulations, employment decisions, and property ownership and management.
Jack's work has garnered him various accolades, including recognition as a Rising Star in Ohio and Kentucky and as a Super Lawyer in Kentucky. He has received the highest AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 rating from AVVO. A former Managing Partner of a regional law firm, Jack has also served as President of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association. Committed to community service, he has held board positions with the Grant County Tourism Commission, Dry Ridge Soup Kitchen, and Grant County Chamber Vision 2020. Furthermore, he has acted as Chairperson of the Grant County Joint Industrial Development Authority and Chairperson of the Cincinnati Real Estate Cooperative.
Jack is married to his law partner, April Gatlin. Together, they are raising four active children, one of whom is attending Thomas More University, another at the University of Kentucky, and the remaining two are deeply engaged in the arts. Jack and April first met at the University of Kentucky and share a mutual interest in attending sporting events, exploring nature, and spending quality time with their children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AVVO Excellent Rated Attorney
- Selected to Super Lawyers, 2021 - Present
- Selected to Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2013 - 2016
- AV Pre-eminent Rating - Martindale Hubbell, 2013 - 2016
- Department of Public Advocacy Distinguished Service Award, 2004
- Rising Star, Kentucky Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2015
- Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers, 2013
- Cincinnati Real Estate Co-Op, Chairman, 2012
- Kenton County Board Delegate, Northern Kentucky Bar Association, 2011
- Distinguished Service Award, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2004
- Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Jack Gatlin
Included on the 2027 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2025 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Kentucky College of Law,
Lexington,
Kentucky, 2001
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Kentucky, 1998
B.S.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Accounting
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney at Law
Past Positions
- Freund Freeze & Arnold, Member, 2011 - 2016
- Strauss & Troy, LPA, Attorney, 2010 - 2011
- Gatlin Voelker, PLLC, Attorney, 2001 - 2010
- Grant County, Assistant Attorney, 2003 - 2007
- Grant County, Attorney, 2007 - 2008
- Arthur Anderson, Tax Associate, 2001 - 2002
- Ackman Lorenz Gatlin Voelker, Member, 2003 - 2010
- Commonwealth of Kentucky, Public Defender, 2002 - 2003
- Freund Freeze & Arnold, Managing Shareholder, 2011 - Present
Classes and Seminars
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Top 8 Title Defects- Cured, 2013, NBI
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Managing Litigation, 2013, Cincinnati Assoc. of Corp. Counsel
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Springboro Chamber of Commerce, Business Succession Planning, 2013
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NKBA CLE Day, Negotiating Insurance Cases, 2012
- Small Business Class, Estate Planning, 2011
Pro Bono Activities
- Chairman of Board of Directors, Grant County Joint Industrial Authority, 2003 - 2012
- Board of Directors, Dry Ridge Soup Kitchen, 2008 - 2014
- Former Board of Directors, Covington Rotary Board, 2011
- Board of Directors, Grant County Tourism Commission, 2008 - 2010
- Membership Director,Central Cincinnati Referral Group, 2010
- Board Member, Cincinnati Drop Inn Center, 2010 - 2012
- Board Member, Cincinnati Community Land Co-Op, 2013 - 2016
- Northern Kentucky Bar Association Treasurer, 2025 - Present
Representative Clients
Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company
City of Independence
City of Erlanger
EMC Insurance Company
Representative Cases
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Jaroszewski v. Flege
- Citation: 297 S.W.3d 24
- Court: KY
- Year: 2009
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Russell v. Grimes
- Citation: 53 F.Supp.3d 1004
- Court: 6th Circuit
- Year: 2014
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Winter v. Wolnitzek
- Citation: 56 F.Supp.3d 884
- Court: KY ED
- Year: 2014
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Dunn v. Bridgestone'Firestone
Published Works
Articles
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Dampened Dreams, OACTA, Summer, 2012
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Managing Cash Flow, Impact, September, 2011
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Smart Real Estate Investors Buy Title Insurance, Impact, 2011
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 2001
- Ohio, 2011
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2002
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2002
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2012
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2015
Other Affiliations
- Kentucky Bar Association, 2001 - Present (Member)
- Northern Kentucky Bar Association, 2011 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Ohio State Bar Association, 2011 - Present (Member)
- Cincinnati Bar Association, 2010 - Present (Member)
- Grant County Bar Association, 2003 - Present (Member)
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Contact
50 E Rivercenter Blvd
Suite 1275
Covington, KY 41011
Phone Number: 859-535-0155
Email: Send a message
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