Jonathan D. Thiel
Biography
Jonathan (Johnny) D. Thiel focuses his practice in family law, estate planning, child custody, divorce, guardianships, and all things domestic relations. Johnny is currently admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Ohio.
Johnny is passionate about family law as it gives him the opportunity to work directly with great people going through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Johnny’s estate planning practice is centered around creating estate plans for his clients that are approachable, understandable, and ultimately ensure that the client’s intentions are carried out. Johnny prides himself on being a problem solver and advocate for his clients, whether that be in the courtroom, in an alternate dispute resolution environment, or creating an estate plan that matches his clients’ needs.
Johnny earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing Communications and Sports Administration from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky and his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. While in law school, Johnny was a member of the Moot Court Honor Board and the Alternate Dispute Resolution Team. He is currently on the Northern Kentuckian of the Year Committee at Covington Catholic High School, his alma mater, and a member of the Kentucky State Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, and the Northern Kentucky Bar Association. Johnny is also the chair of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association Lawyers Living Well Committee, which focuses on prioritizing the mental health and wellness of the legal community.
Johnny is from Crestview Hills, Kentucky and has been a life-long Northern Kentucky resident. Outside the office, Johnny enjoys spending time reading, golfing, running, cooking, and relaxing with his family.
Articles, Publications, & Lectures
Honors & Recognition
Kentucky Super Lawyers – Rising Stars (2025, 2026)
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