Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Henderson, KY
Established in 1878, our firm has served as a cornerstone of legal excellence in Kentucky for over 145 years. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity while delivering timely, effective, and efficient legal services tailored to our clients' unique objectives. Our attorneys combine deep expertise in diverse practice areas with a personal commitment to understanding each client's goals, ensuring we provide strategic solutions that align with their needs.With a legacy of leadership in corporate law, real estate, probate, personal injury, and other critical legal domains, we continue to uphold our founding principles of service to both clients and the broader community. Our Henderson-based practice remains dedicated to fostering long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and demonstrable results.
Services
Probate & Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Corporate Law
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Contract Disputes
Banking Law
Utility Law
Domestic Relations
Insurance Law
Highlights and features
- We have practiced law in Kentucky since 1878, making us one of the state's oldest firms.
- Our attorneys maintain the highest standards of professional integrity and community service.
- We offer comprehensive legal expertise across 12+ practice areas including corporate law and personal injury.
- Our team takes genuine interest in understanding client objectives before developing legal strategies.
- We combine historic legacy with modern legal approaches to solve contemporary challenges.
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law practice provides strategic guidance for business formation, contracts, mergers, and compliance matters. We help Kentucky businesses navigate complex legal frameworks while protecting their interests. Our attorneys combine deep local knowledge with decades of experience to deliver practical solutions for corporations of all sizes.
Real Estate Law
We handle all aspects of real estate transactions including title examinations, property disputes, and development agreements. Our firm's century-long experience with Kentucky land law ensures clients receive thorough representation for residential and commercial property matters across Henderson and surrounding areas.
Probate & Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, and probate administration tailored to individual family needs. With multi-generational experience in Kentucky probate courts, we help clients preserve wealth and ensure smooth asset transitions while minimizing legal complications for beneficiaries.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in catastrophic injury cases resulting from accidents, medical malpractice, or negligence. Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with compassionate advocacy to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering across Western Kentucky.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice protects clients' rights in misdemeanor and felony cases. With decades of local court experience, we develop tailored defense strategies for charges ranging from DUIs to serious felony accusations, maintaining zealous advocacy throughout Henderson County.
People
Stephen Gray
Attorney
Stephen Gray brings decades of Kentucky legal experience to complex corporate and real estate matters, combining traditional values with modern legal strategies.
Ike Norment
Attorney
Ike Norment specializes in probate law and personal injury cases, leveraging deep community ties to advocate effectively for Henderson-area clients.
Chris Hopgood
Attorney
Chris Hopgood focuses on criminal defense and domestic relations, maintaining a strong courtroom presence while prioritizing client communication.
Matt Gray
Attorney
Matt Gray handles contract disputes and business law matters, drawing on family legal legacy dating to the firm's 1878 founding.
Davis Hunter
Attorney
Davis Hunter specializes in insurance law and utility regulation, providing strategic counsel to corporate clients across Kentucky.
Questions
What areas of law does Dorsey, Gray, Norment & Hopgood specialize in?
We practice in corporate law, real estate, probate and estate planning, personal injury, criminal defense, contract disputes, banking law, utility law, domestic relations, and insurance law.
How long has the firm been operating in Kentucky?
Since 1878, making us one of Kentucky's oldest continuously operating law firms with 145+ years of legal experience.
Where is the firm located?
Our main office is at 318 Second Street, Henderson, KY 42420, serving clients throughout Western Kentucky.
What makes this firm different from other Kentucky law practices?
Our combination of historic legacy, multi-generational local knowledge, and commitment to personalized client service distinguishes us from other firms.
