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Same-Sex Rights Rowan County

Yates v. Davis: Eight Years of Litigation for the Right to Marry

Rene Heinrich represented James Yates and Will Smith in eight years of litigation, culminating in a federal court trial against Kim Davis, who refused them marriage licenses in their hometown.

The Case

Equality is important to The Heinrich Firm. Rene Heinrich represented James Yates and Will Smith in eight years of litigation, culminating in a federal court trial against Kim Davis, who refused to grant them marriage licenses in their hometown.

The firm also performed the first same-sex adoption in Campbell County, Kentucky, immediately following the Obergefell ruling.

The Result

Rene was named the 2022 NKY Pride Community Awards Champion of Fairness for her allyship with the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized communities.

“We are so grateful for the outstanding representation we received from Rene Heinrich of The Heinrich Firm in our juvenile case.…”
Cara Stewart, Google review. A client in a similar matter, not necessarily this case. The firm averages 4.8 across 71 Google reviews. Read every review

Questions People Ask

Can same-sex couples adopt in Kentucky?

Yes, same-sex couples have the same adoption rights as heterosexual couples following the Supreme Court's Obergefell decision. We have extensive experience helping LGBTQ+ families grow through adoption.

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