About the Firm

Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss has assembled a group of highly skilled trial attorneys. We represent individuals and small businesses who have been injured through the negligence of others. Attorneys with our firm have particular experience with complicated impairments due to prescription drug side effects, accidents, and individual and corporate negligence.

In addition to being admitted to practice in several states, individual attorneys have been either certified in advanced areas of practice or recognized for their in-depth knowledge. Greg Bubalo is Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)*. Paula Bliss is recognized for her extensive experience with Daubert litigation and is called upon often to present legal education sessions.

Our attorneys have represented clients throughout the United States in complex pharmaceutical litigation and other multi-district litigation. That representation has involved extensive work with experts and the review, analysis and management of literally millions of documents, both physically and in electronic databases.

All our experience is focused into every case for every client. It is our commitment to you that Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss will apply the full weight of our knowledge and our efforts to represent each client and to obtain compensation for the damages our clients have suffered.

*Kentucky law does not certify specialties in legal fields.

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Our attorneys are comfortable in the courtroom. Whether we resolve a case before trial, argue before a jury or appeal to the Supreme Court, Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss has the experience to handle each case in a way that is best suited to the issues of that client. The firm also has a strong national litigation presence and is affiliated with only the finest attorneys in cities across the United States.

Our attorneys have appeared in proceedings in numerous states in state courts as well as federal district courts. We have made special appearances nationwide in Multi-District Litigation. Our attorneys have appeared in courtrooms from California to New Jersey, Missouri, West Virginia and many others. Whatever is required to reach a desired result for our client, we are prepared for that endeavor.

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The accumulated legal skill and trial experience of the attorneys at Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss have garnered regional and national recognition. Individual attorneys have been highly rated by our peers for many years. We are pleased that several of our attorneys have been qualified as AV-rated by our peers, selected among Super Lawyers in Kentucky, selected among the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Kentucky by The American Trial Lawyers Association, and also rated among the Best Lawyers in our areas of practice.

Individual attorneys are also recognized for their in-depth knowledge about specific litigation and trial issues and are regularly asked to present legal education sessions or write articles.

In addition, attorneys with Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss have been elected and served in leadership positions with local, regional and national Legal Associations.

Chris Goode currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Fayette County Bar Association and just completed his term as President in May, 2012. Mr. Goode also served as chair of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Ethics Commission. He is a Founding Fellow of the Fayette County Bar Foundation and a past President of the Young Lawyers Section of the Fayette County Bar Association. In 2005, Mr. Goode received the Fayette County Outstanding Young Lawyer award.

Stacy Hullett Ivey is on the Board of the Kentucky Justice Association (KJA), and the Young Lawyers' Board. She is the editor of the workers compensation section of The Advocate, KJA's bimonthly magazine which features articles about new Kentucky cases, verdicts and settlements, practice tips, as well as many other timely issues.

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Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss is pleased to support not-for-profit organizations that work to prevent injuries in our community or to serve those who have been injured. Following is information about recent involvement with service organizations.

Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss Supports Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky

Before the end of 2009, the firm made a significant donation to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky to support its efforts to serve the large number of Kentucky residents who have experienced traumatic brain injury. Pictured here from left to right are Wes Wilkinson, Development Director for BIAK, Melinda Mast, Executive Director for BIAK, Greg Bubalo, Managing Partner for Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss and Kevin Renfro, Partner with the firm.

BIAK links survivors of brain injury and their families to support from others with similar experience; provides them with education and information about living and coping with brain injury; assists them in locating resources for financial assistance; and seeks to connect people with sources of emotional support.

Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss Supports Portland Promise Center

In late 2009, the firm determined to make a donation to the Portland Promise Center to support the organization's mission to help less advantaged children in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville. The center provides a safe place to gather for after school activities, along with volunteers to tutor students, computers for learning and homework, sports activities and values-driven mentoring.

Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss' Cronen Takes a Cut for Charity

LOUISVILLE, KY - Leslie Cronen was featured on March 22, 2010 on a news report on WAVE TV because she was having her hair cut off for cancer patients!

It was on WAVE TV's morning program, and the news report was about a St. Baldrick event over the weekend. This is the event where people volunteer to have their heads shaved or hair cut in honor of cancer survivors who had to lose their hair through chemotherapy. It also provides real hair to the organization Locks of Love that makes wigs for cancer patients to use during their treatment. If you were not able to participate in this event, there are a number of salons that collect hair clippings for Locks of Love throughout the year.

Wonderful gift, Leslie!

Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss Helps BIAK Help Children

In December, 2010, Bubalo Goode Sales & Bliss helped BIAK deliver special gifts to the children of the Portland Promise Center. Bicycle Helmets, custom fitted to each child, were given as part of their Christmas Party celebration. We are pleased to be part of keeping children safe from brain injury!

Sponsored Finish Line for BIAK Event

In spring of 2011, we were pleased to sponsor the finish line for the BIAK annual Walking Together Walk, now called the Brain Walk.