Our team of attorneys in Kentucky and Indiana

Cheryl Bruner

Owner/Attorney

Cheryl recently became the owner of Pitt & Emison. Cheryl concentrates her practice on estate planning and elder law. Offering comprehensive education to clients, she creates a plan to address the clients’ goals and concerns, such as avoiding the long probate process, protecting their children’s inheritance, and minimizing the financial impact of elder care. Working throughout the state of Kentucky, she prepares revocable living trusts, irrevocable asset protection trusts, wills, durable power of attorney (financial and medical surrogacy), healthcare documents, and living wills for end of life decisions. For many individuals and families, an asset protection trust is an essential component of an estate plan to preserve the tradition of passing down an inheritable asset. Cheryl also prepares specialized trust, such as gun trusts to give firearms owners peace of mind related to inheritance or transfer of their property. Cheryl obtained her law degree from the Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville. She is admitted to the bar in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States Supreme Court. She has received many honors over the years, including Business First’s “Forty Under 40” and YMCA Volunteer of the Year. Cheryl’s bar memberships include Elder Counsel, Wealth Counsel, the Kentucky Bar Association, and the Louisville Bar Association. Cheryl’s husband, Bart Bruner, is a teacher and football coach at St. Xavier High School. They have two adult children and they love spending time with their new grandson. They are members of St. Michael Catholic Church, where they’ve spent many years of active participation. Cheryl previously served as a member of the Parish Council, School Advisory Board, Capital Campaign Leadership Team, Summer Picnic Co-Chair, and Girl Scout Troop Leader. She and her husband volunteer at the Cathedral of the Assumption daily lunch program with a group of friends. Cheryl is an active civic volunteer as well. She currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Greater Louisville and has chaired the Annual Giving Campaign for many years. Cheryl is also a board member of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Cheryl keeps close ties with friends there and doesn’t pass an opportunity to enjoy some Owensboro-style barbeque. Cheryl is a frequent speaker at churches and seminar presenter for financial advisors on the topics of estate planning and elder law.  Contact Cheryl at 502-230-9119 or by email at cbruner@pittemison.com.

Annie Golemboski

Attorney

Annie grew up in Oldham County, Kentucky and attended Xavier University, where she obtained her undergraduate degree in social work (B.S.S.W., 2014). After college, Annie spent a year of service in Guyana, South America, as a social worker at an HIV clinic, and at St. John Bosco Orphanage. 

After returning to Kentucky, Annie worked for three years in an elder law firm as a Client Manager. There, she learned the complexities of elder law and the role that a well-prepared estate plan plays in helping clients and their families navigate difficulties during their senior years.

Realizing her passion for helping others, Annie pursued a law degree at Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville.   Annie is licensed to practice law in Kentucky and Indiana, and is a Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney. Annie is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, ElderCounsel, and WealthCounsel. She was recently honored by Business First as one of the “20 People to Know in Law.”

Annie is committed to working with clients and their families to protect their assets from the high cost of nursing home care. Annie also prepares estate plans for individuals, couples, and families, including general and healthcare powers of attorney, living will directives, last will and testaments, and revocable or irrevocable trusts. 

Outside of the office, Annie likes to spend her free time with her family and friends, exercising, playing volleyball, and is a registered yoga instructor.

Contact Annie at (502) 230-9120 or by email at agolemboski@pittemison.com.

Christine Emison

Of Counsel

Chris recently passed the torch as the owner of Pitt & Emison to Cheryl at the end of 2024, to travel and spend more time with her family.

During her years in practice, Chris focused on representing clients in estate planning, probate, and real estate matters. Through her years of experience in both probate and estate planning matters, she was able to plan her clients’ estates to minimize the time, expense, and publicity of probate. Plus, during times of difficult decision-making and grief, after the passing of a loved one, she was able to provide her clients with compassion and skill in guiding them through the process.

Chris also helped her clients with Medicaid asset protection through both advanced Medicaid planning and crisis Medicaid planning. She has helped many clients in protecting their assets from the costs of long-term care. She was able to assist veterans and their families with obtaining Veteran Benefits, and was able to help clients maximize their benefits under Medicaid and VA programs.

Chris received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public and Environmental Affairs. She worked for several years as an oil and gas landman negotiating mineral leases. She then obtained her law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law, where she was also a Notes Editor for the University of Kentucky Journal of Mineral Law and Policy.

Chris is married to Bryce and has two daughters and a son-in-law. Sidney, and Claire and Tristan. She served on the DeSales High School Board and Executive Committee and is active in her church, St. Albert the Great. She is currently a member of the Wealth Counsel, Elder Counsel, Kentucky Bar Association, and Louisville Bar Association. She served as the secretary of the KBA (Kentucky Bar Association) Elder Law Section from 2017-2018.

Paige Reardon

Attorney

Paige has lived many places over the years, but she calls Louisville home. After attending Ballard High School, (true Louisvillians will want to know—Go Bruins!), Paige went to Miami University and received her undergraduate degree in Journalism. Upon graduation, she commissioned as a Naval Officer and served four years as a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy.

During her first tour in the Navy, Paige met her husband, Eric—also a Navy veteran. They have three children: Micah, Louisa, and Vivian. Eric’s 20-year military career took their family all over the country and the world including overseas tours to Cartagena, Colombia and La Spezia, Italy. Paige was a stay-at-home mom during this time, and an active volunteer, teaching English, serving on various PTO and PTA  boards, and supporting her kids’ schools. 

Serving others has always been important to Paige, and she knew that a career in law would be a meaningful way to serve her community. She earned her J.D. from the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law, and is proud to practice as an Estate Planning attorney at Pitt & Emison. Connecting with families and individuals, helping them plan for the future, and guiding them through difficult transitions is deeply rewarding for her. 

In addition to raising three kids and practicing law, Paige enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and playing tennis.

Contact Paige at (502) 351-0063 or by email at preardon@pittemison.com.

Julie Mrozinski

Paralegal

Louisville native and graduate of the University of Louisville School of Education, Julie Mrozinski is a dedicated and detail-oriented paralegal recently joining Pitt & Emison.  With her previous experience as an administrative specialist and in a supportive role in estate planning,  Julie brings a strong foundation in estate planning document drafting and administrative support.  She is passionate about organization and accuracy to efficiently support attorneys and clients in meeting their estate planning goals.

As the widow of a U.S. Navy veteran and a proud parent of two adult children, Julie understands the importance of resilience, service, and support in both personal and professional settings.

Beyond the legal world, Julie enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, making memories with family and embracing creativity through her favorite hobby, scrapbooking.

Contact Julie at (502) 230-9122 or by email at jmrozinski@pittemison.com