Helping people who help people has been an ethos of mine since I began my legal career. I take each case personally and invest my experience and resources toward the successful conclusion of the matter to the satisfaction of my client.
Practical Experience
Defending a hospital at-large. Successfully defended a hospital and its nursing staff which were accused of negligence resulting in an anoxic brain injury to a young mother with damages in excess of $55 million. The case was tried to a jury resulting in an unanimous defense verdict.
Defending surgeons in medical malpractice. Successfully defended surgeons who were accused of negligence in the treatment of a trauma patient resulting in the death of a patient resulting in an unanimous defense verdict.
Defending dentists in medical malpractice. Successfully defended two dentists accused of negligence in a dental implant case resulting in an unanimous defense verdict.
Proven Expertise
Education
JD, University of Kentucky, 1995
BHS, Health Administration, University of Kentucky, 1992
Professional Achievements
AV-Rated Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell
Awarded 2017 Defense Lawyer of the Year by Kentucky Defense Council in recognition of service advancing the civil defense practice in Kentucky
Appointed by Governor to Kentucky Board for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Admitted to Practice
Kentucky, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Professional Memberships
Kentucky Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Kentucky Defense Counsel
Kentucky Association of Hospital Attorney