Law School
University of Kentucky, J.D., 1970
Law School Graduation Year
1970
College
University of Kentucky, B.S., 1967
Memberships
Louisville, Kentucky and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Tort and Insurance Practice Law) Bar Associations; Citizens for Better Judges (Former Chair; Member, Executive Committee).
Biographical
Phi Delta Phi. National Coordinating Counsel and National Counsel for manufacturers of various products, devices, drugs, appliances, materials. Represents area's largest employer in Employment Litigation and Business Litigation. Relationship Partner, responsible for coordinating and managing Client Service Teams for key firm clients. Recognized as a Leading Litigation Attorney, Chambers USA America's Leading Business Lawyers. Defense Counsel: The Station Fire, West Warwick, Rhode Island (100 deaths); Breast Implant Litigation, MDL/State Court Cases (8000 claims); San Juan DuPont Plaza Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico (97 deaths); Happy Land Social Club, Bronx, New York (87 deaths); Meridian Plaza Fire, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3 deaths, $1 billion in damages); Imperial Food Products, Hamlett, North carolina (25 deaths); In Re Tobacco Litigation, MLP/West Virginia (120 consolidated claims); Beverly Hills Supper Club, Southgate, Kentucky (165 deaths). Trial Attorney, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., 1970-1975. Awarded Special Commendation, U.S. Department of Justice for outstanding service. Recipient, Distinguished Merit Award, The Friends of Louisville Free Public Library, 1985. Participated in Leadership Louisville. Former Member, Metropolitan Board, YMCA of Greater Louisville. Former Chair, Board of Directors, St. Matthews YMCA. Named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, YMCA of Greater Louisville, 1983.