Jeremy A. Winton
Managing Partner
Head of the Pre-Litigation, Entertainment, & Client Services Departments
Jeremy Winton, a Western Kentucky native, is a four-time All-American Boxer, a former South Eastern United States Kickboxing Association Champion, a former Kentucky and national Kickboxing Champion, and the 2000 NCBA Outstanding Boxer of the Year.
Jeremy earned his J.D. from the University of Kentucky in 2003. He is head of the pre-litigation, entertainment, & client services departments. As the driving force behind the firm’s Entertainment division, Jeremy collaborates with filmmakers, production companies and studio executives for film and television representation and offers development and packaging services. His leadership in the “Hollywood to Louisville” initiative has been instrumental in producing and developing high-level film and television content, while also fostering economic development in the city through a sustainable production and business model. In recognition of his contributions, Jeremy became a Kentucky Colonel in 2015 and was honored with the Community Service Award from the Kentucky House of Representatives and the Key to the City by Mayor Greg Fischer.
Jeremy believes the overall purpose of his firm mirrors our approach to community service, showing our clients that there are positive, life-affirming options available and that Winton & Hiestand Law Group, PLLC and its staff are among the people who can help them get there.
“Winton & Hiestand can make sure they don’t walk alone during a trying time. We are more than business owners, we are neighbors.” -JW
Education
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, B.A. Major: History (2000)
- University of Louisville School of Law, Louisville, Kentucky J.D. (2003)
- Harvard University, Certificate of Achievement in American Government, Constitutional Foundations
- Harvard University, Certificate of Achievement in U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts and Bureaucracy
- Harvard University, Certificate of Achievement in Public Policy: Social, Economic and Foreign Policies
- University of Michigan, Certificate of Achievement in Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Also admitted in Indiana (2006), Ohio (2007) and Illinois (2004)
Community Service Recognitions / Honors
- Key to the City Mayor Greg Fischer (2015)
- Community Leadership Award, Greg Fischer (2015)
- Community Service Award, Kentucky House of Representatives (2015)
- Colonel, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
- Boxing Mentor
- Darrell Griffith Foundation
- Milt Wagner Basketball Camp
- Kids Center for Pediatric Therapy
- Let the Kids Grow Foundation
- Sons of AMVETS (including pro-bono work for Veterans)
- Volunteers of America – Power of 1 Community Member
- Finley 5k Walk for SIDS Awareness
- Hood2Hood Movement
Publications / Seminars
Attorneys You Should Know, Attorney At Law Magazine (2015)
Film & Tv Entertainment Projects
- Mr. Santa the Musical Christmas Extravaganza
- The Truth. The Realist Sports Show on the Planet with P and Mike (2023)
- Donna
- King of the South
Chauncey grew up in Crescent Hill, graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in Psychology and earned his J.D. from California Western School of Law (San Diego) in 2004. He is currently managing partner and head of the trial & litigation departments at Winton & Hiestand Law Group as well as a proud Governor at Large on the Kentucky Justice Association’s (KJA) Board of Governors.
Prior to becoming a lawyer and with a calling to travel, Chauncey crisscrossed the country to over 25 National Parks. After earning his J.D. and getting married, a mutual passion flourished taking their honeymoon around the world in 34 days visiting California, Fiji, Australia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Dubai and Washington.
Chauncey and Carrie have also explored Alaska, Dominican Republic, China, Hawaii, Italy, Bocas Del Toro, Costa Rica, Germany, the Swiss Alps, Atlantis (Bahamas) and most recently Japan. An adventure to London and Paris is currently in the works.
In 2012, Jeremy Winton and Chauncey Hiestand joined forces with a primary focus on helping those severely injured or killed by the negligence of others. They pride themselves on their results fighting the bully tactics of big insurance companies and corporations, whether it be through settlement or a jury verdict.
In 2024, Louisville Business First awarded Winton & Hiestand Law Group, Best Places to Work in Greater Louisville in the “10-24 Employees Category.” Winton & Hiestand Law Group has also been featured by U.S. News as well as in Forbes, Entrepreneur and Fortune Magazines.
Legal Recognitions / Honors
Super Lawyers rated, Super Lawyers,
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA),
AV Preeminent rated, Martindale-Hubbell,
Client Champion (Platinum) rated, Martindale-Hubbell,
Best Lawyers, Attorney, Best Lawyers (Litigation – Personal Injury and Insurance),
Best Lawyers, Firms, Winton & Hiestand Law Group, LLC, Best Lawyers,
Million Dollar and Multi-Million Advocates Forums Life Member, Million Dollar/Multi-Million Advocates Forums, The Top Trial Lawyers in America, and
Best Lawyer Award, Best Trucking Accident Lawyers, Louisville, Kentucky, Forbes Advisor, 2023.
Community Service Recognitions / Honors
Community Leadership Award, Governor Andy Beshear, 2022,
Key to the City, Mayor Greg Fischer, 2015,
Community Service Award, Kentucky House of Representatives, 2014, and
Colonel, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, 2012.
Verdicts / Published Opinions
20-CI-002984 Jefferson County VERDICT. $356,893.06. Plaintiff rear ends an illegally parked box truck. Disputed liability and extent of orthopedic injuries. Three year standing last, best and final offer from liability carrier was $6,000.00. 2023,
16-CI-03060 Jefferson County VERDICT. Following confidential seven figure settlement with primary Defendant, proceeded to trial against second medical provider. Verdict for the defense. 2022,
18-CI-04559 Jefferson County FULL VERDICT. $118,545.23 (prayer of $118,545.23). MVA 3rd party case. $18,545.23 in medicals. Asked jury for $50,000.00 for future care and another $50,000.00 in pain and suffering. Last, best and final offer from Allstate the day before trial was $10,000.00. 2021,
16-CI-06147 Jefferson County VERDICT. $824,999.00 (prayer of $825,000.00). Premises liability claim. $10,000.00 pre-closing offer. Highest premises liability verdict in Jefferson County (2019); 2nd Highest of the year in Kentucky (2019) and ranked as the 6th highest PL verdict of all time in Kentucky. See Kentucky Trial Court Review. 2019,
08-CI-008583 Jefferson County VERDICT. $36,000.00. Plaintiff suffered orthopedic injuries. 2014,
11-CI-05359 Jefferson County VERDICT. $42,259.00, Pro-Bono co-representation in civil trial for rape victim occurring at a local establishment. 2014,
09-CI-1605 Madison County VERDICT. Slip and fall PL case involving defective step in common area of apartment complex. Verdict for the Defendant. 2012,
06-CI-002672 Jefferson County VERDICT. One of the first PIP suits and verdict in Kentucky for unreasonable denial/delay of PIP payments. See KTCR 2019. Verdict for the Plaintiff against Defendant insurance company, for failure to pay PIP. 2008,
05-CI-00249 Fleming County VERDICT. $230,298.00. Assault case involving president of local little league and elderly invitee at little league game. Second highest verdict all time in Fleming County. See Kentucky Trial Court Review. 2007,
05-CI-7704 Jefferson County VERDICT. $19,167.00. Soft tissue case. 2007,
06-CI-6387 Jefferson County VERDICT. $7,333.00. Soft tissue case. 2006, and
No. 2019-CA-00528-MR, Kentucky Court of Appeals, Published Opinion and Order. Established a cause of action for 1st party dram shop in Kentucky. 2019.
Recent Seminars
Premises Liability Seminar, (Pre-Injury Waivers), Speaker, Kentucky Justice Association, 2024,
Mediation Class Panel Discussion, Speaker, Brandeis School of Law, 2024,
Marketing Your Own Firm, Chair and Speaker, Kentucky Justice Association, 2023, and
Auto Damages, Making the Most for Your Client (Litigating the Unreasonable Delay and/or Denial of PIP Benefits), Lead Speaker, Kentucky Justice Association, 2020.
Joseph M. Longmeyer was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduating from Saint Xavier High School, he attended Vanderbilt University where he graduated with a degree in comparative literature and a minor in political science.
Joseph went to the Saint Louis University School of Law from Vanderbilt. In his second year at SLU, Joseph earned a staff position in the St. Louis University Law Journal and served as an editor in his third year. Joseph graduated from SLU Law in 2001 and was admitted to practice law in Kentucky.
Since departing law school, he has practiced with his father, John Longmeyer. He has acquired years of experience litigating personal injury cases, product liability claims, slip and fall claims, worker’s compensation, wills, trusts, and estates. He is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law (1998-2001)
- Vanderbilt University (1994-1998)
- Saint Xavier High School (1990-1994)
Zachary L. Taylor grew up near Minneapolis where he attended college at the University of Minnesota. After his undergraduate studies, Zach pursued the study of law at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, where he was a member of Law Review and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Zach has over 20 years of experiencing litigating consumer protection claims. Zach is a six-time recipient of the Super Lawyers ‘Rising Star’ and is currently Super Lawyers rated.
Education
J.D., University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law (Cum Laude)
B.A., University of Minnesota; Major in Latin. Minor in Philosophy
Associations
Louisville Bar Association
Kentucky Justice Association
Kentucky Bar Association
National Association of Consumer Advocates
Super Lawyers
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Kentucky
- Minnesota
- Kentucky Courts
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky