Professional Malpractice
Lawyers in ZIP Code 40202 - Louisville
Scott A. Dyer, Tiara B. Silverblatt, Patricia Morris, Rheanne Falkner, John T. Ballantine, Elizabeth Ullmer Mendel, Justin D. Clark, R Westberry, Clark Johnson, Lisa K. Lang are among the top-rated professional malpractice attorneys in ZIP code 40202, Louisville
Kentucky.
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FAQs - Professional Malpractice Lawyers in zip 40202
How many Professional Malpractice lawyers actively serve residents of Louisville, Kentucky (40202)?
Approximately 25 licensed attorneys focus on Professional Malpractice across Louisville, Kentucky (40202). Most matters are filed through the Kentucky District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps.
What is the typical hourly fee for Professional Malpractice lawyers in Louisville, Kentucky?
In Louisville, typical rates range from $183-$273 per hour for Professional Malpractice. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3644 and $7831, depending on hearings and discovery.
How long do Professional Malpractice matters usually take in courts near Louisville (40202)?
Professional Malpractice cases in Louisville, Kentucky usually take around 3-9 months depending on complexity and the Kentucky District Court docket.
Common Professional Malpractice Case Examples in zip 40202
Claims related to professional malpractice. Case Example: Smith v. Accountant, 2048 WL 1234567 (E.D. Va. 2048) ?ase involving malpractice claims against an accountant. Judgment: The court awarded damages to the plaintiff for financial losses due to accounting errors.
Compare and choose Professional Malpractice Lawyers in Zip 40202
Location: 40202, Louisville, Kentucky Phone: Not Available Firm: William F. McMurry
Mr. McMurry is a past President of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) The ABPLA is the only certifying organization in America accredited by the American Bar Associaion to certifiy specialists in Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice. Mr. McMurry is a certified specialist in both Legal and Medical Malpractice by the ABPLA. Mr. McMurry also concentrates his practice in the area of serious automobile accident cases and personal injury cases. Mr. McMurry has extensive experience in handling traumatic brain injury cases. Call now for a free consultion at
Kent Westberry is a Senior Partner at Landrum & Shouse LLP, with over 31 years of criminal and civil litigation experience in federal and state courts. Kent has defended some of the largest and most highly publicized criminal prosecutions in Kentucky. However, despite the nature of the cases handled by Kent and Landrum & Shouse, it is our belief that the most successful criminal and civil defenses should not be high profile. Attorneys are most effective in the investigative stage, before an indictment has been returned and in the headlines. Kent also practices in the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury (defendant) and the representation of attorneys in Bar discipline proceedings.. Kent has been listed in the White Collar Crime, Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Defense sections for publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Kentucky Super Lawyers Business Edition. He has, for many years, maintained an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He served as a federal prosecutor and as President of the Kentucky Bar Association in 2004-2005.. In 2005 and thereafter, Kent served as lead counsel for former Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher in the Merit System investigation which resulted in a dismissal of all charges brought against this former Governor. Kent has recently served as counsel to a former Governor from the Northeast with regard to a Federal Grand Jury Investigation involving a now defunct business college in Kentucky. This investigation was closed without criminal charges being brought. Over the past several years, Kent has represented clients in criminal investigations and trials on behalf of the coal industry. In particular, Kent has been involved in the Crandall Canyon Mine disaster where an investigation was conducted by the Mining Safety and Health Administration ("MSHA") and the United States Attorney's Office in Utah. In the past, Kent was involved in representing executives in the Pyro Mine disaster where no charges were brought against his client. More recently, Kent obtained an acquittal for a coal mining executive in United States v. B&D Mining in federal court in Abington, Virginia. Kent has also obtained a significant judgment of acquittal for felony counts, post verdict, in United States v. KenAmerican Resources, et al. for his client who was a mine superintendent. The court ultimately sentenced this client as well as others to probation after a month long jury trial. Kent recently obtained an acquittal for an environmental compliance officer in Ohio v. United Wastewater.. Kent and his firm have handled virtually all types of White Collar matters. Kent has represented clients in matters involving state and federal tax violations, mail and wire fraud, healthcare fraud false statements, RICO, government contract fraud, environmental crime, money laundering, securities and insurance fraud. Kent has represented state court judges, attorneys, physicians, and other professionals in criminal investigations. Kent frequently advises businesses, municipalities and individuals in responding to requests for documents and records from grand jury subpoenas. Early in his career, Kent obtained an acquittal for an accountant in a criminal tax prosecution, United States v. Schultz. Other recent examples of successful representation involve convincing the United States Attorney's Office not to seek an indictment involving a former healthcare executive in a highly publicized investigation in Louisville. Kent is currently representing businesses regarding alleged tobacco excise tax violations in investigations throughout the Southeastern United States.. More recently, Kent has been involved in defending elected and appointed officials in voter fraud cases brought in federal court. These prosecutions have involved substantial post trial briefing as a result of the recent Supreme Court decision in Skilling as well as alleged Brady/Giglio violations resulting from the government's failure to produce exculpatory and/or impeachment material in advance of trial.. Kent served with distinction as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky from 1981-1987. Kent has also served as a Special Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court and as Chairman of the Civil Justice Reform Act for the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. He is a currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Public Defenders Corporation. Kent is a Life Member of the U.S. Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Kent has served in 2011 as Chairman of the United States District Court Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel, United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky – Louisville Division. He currently serves as Chairman of the Kentucky Bar Association Mentoring Committee.
