Overview
Ron Parry is a seasoned trial attorney with decades of litigation experience representing clients in high-stakes class actions, complex commercial disputes, and personal injury matters. As an attorney at Thomas Law Offices, Ron draws on his experience in more than 50 jury trials across multiple jurisdictions to fight for the best possible results for his clients.
Ron’s practice is defined by his commitment to justice, a strategic approach to litigation, and his ability to manage complex, multi-party cases. He has co-led multi-million-dollar trials, achieved numerous class settlements, and is widely recognized for his work in life insurance sales practices litigation.
Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Western Kentucky University
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) – University of Tennessee
Professional Licenses
- Admitted to practice in Kentucky and Ohio
- Received pro hac vice admission in approximately 25 states
Professional Organizations & Appointments
- Member, Litigation Counsel of America (invitation-only organization of experienced litigators)
- Former President, Kentucky Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Appointed to Kentucky Supreme Court Committees
- Revision of Kentucky Civil Rule 23 (Class Action Rule)
- Development of Economic Litigation Docket Rule (Rule 88-97)
- Former Board of Governors Member, Kentucky Justice Association
- Appointed twice by the Kentucky Attorney General to litigate cases on behalf of the Commonwealth, resulting in multi-million-dollar settlements
- Former Adjunct Professor of Trial Practice, Chase College of Law – Northern Kentucky University
Litigation Experience
- Life Insurance Sales Practice Cases – Co-lead counsel in major nationwide class actions, including In re Prudential Insurance Company Sales Practices Litigation and Duhaime v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
- Property & Casualty Insurance Cases – Statewide class settlements, including Sikes v. Farmers Group Inc. and Truong v. Allstate Insurance Co.
- Securities Cases – Multi-week jury trials resulting in compensatory and punitive damages, such as Schilling v. Farmer’s Bank & Capital Trust Co.
- Pension & Employee Benefit Lawsuits – Represented retirees in multi-million-dollar benefit disputes
- Jury Trials for Certified Classes – Six-week RICO trial (Ayres v. Sutliffe) and significant diminished value litigation (Sims v. Allstate Insurance Co.)
- Other Jury Trial Experience – 25+ criminal jury trials and 20+ personal injury jury trials
