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Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Keating Wagner Polidori Free Attorneys Shine as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ Honorees

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Denver, Colorado, August 23, 2025 – Keating Wagner Polidori Free, P.C., a specialized trial advocacy firm, is marking its 50th anniversary with notable accolades from Best Lawyers in America. In a prestigious recognition, three attorneys from the firm have earned the title of “Lawyer of the Year” for 2026 in their fields. Furthermore, every attorney at the firm has received a Best Lawyers ranking this year. The distinguished attorneys include Larry Free, honored as Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation – Plaintiffs, Ross Pulkrabek for Legal Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Zach Warzel for … Read more

Judge Rules Out Death Penalty for Billy Wagner in Pike County Family Massacre Case

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PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A significant decision has emerged from Pike County Court as the judge presiding over the trial connected to the 2016 massacre of eight members of the Rhoden family has ruled out the death penalty for defendant Billy Wagner. This ruling adds another layer to a complex case involving multiple family members in a tragedy that has gripped the community. The case against Billy Wagner is part of a broader prosecution of his family, which includes his wife Angela Wagner and their sons George and Edward "Jake" Wagner. The four were accused … Read more