The following was prompted by a marker in downtown Jackson, Kentucky (county seat of Breahitt County). I thought a little internet search might be of interest, and it was particularly noteworthy when I discovered that...
Read More“CLAYTON, JUDGE: Stanley Chesley appeals from an order of the Boone Circuit Court which ordered him to turn over his ownership interest in his law firm Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley, Co. L.P.A....
Read More“I hold every (person) a debtor to (his or her) profession; for which as (members of their professions) of course do seek countenance and profit, so ought they of duty to endeavor themselves, by way of amends to be a help in...
Read MoreThe story of the lawyer who could not lose. In part one of our interview with Gerry Spence, host Richard Ager speaks with Spence about his life and famous cases and with 50 attorneys from around the country who are enrolled in...
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Read MoreFamed trial attorney and Founder of the Trial Lawyers College, Gerry Spence, knows a little about passion. Passion for life. Passion for a cause. A “passion for fighting for the people.” Here is a share of a video, I...
Read MoreHere are the results of the Kentucky Bar Exam for July 28 & 29, 2015. 375 applicants with 267 passing and 108 failing. Of the three hundred and seventy-five (375) applicants who were certified to take the examination, two...
Read MoreFrom the Jefferson County Public Law Library: Join us on May 7th at the Jefferson County Public Law Library for an informative presentation by local attorney Tad Thomas. Meet and greet reception starts at 4:30pm, followed by the...
Read MoreWASHINGTON – John M. Rosenberg, former director of the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky (AppalReD), received the American Bar Association Grassroots Advocacy Award for his longtime service and his...
Read MoreRound Three of the panel discussion on the Mel Ignatow interview, conducted by attorney T. Clay, will be presented this Thursday, March 12th. 2015 at the Jefferson County Public Law Library. Reception starts at 4:30 followed by...
Read MoreIn the wake (or even the midst) of the Ferguson, Mo. fracas, it looks like local ex-prosecutors David Stengel and Marc Murphy were having a fiery exchange of words on their own. And of course, I missed it! So, I could not let...
Read MoreNever forget that one person’s legacy is another’s heritage. This phrase I heard from my father. And where he got it, I know not. But it is a universal truth; a reminder to all of us that as lawyers and a...
Read MoreThomas Atkins is an attorney in Louisville. His wife Linda Y. Atkins is also his law partner (Atkins & Atkins) AND a legal writer. Before continuing with this post and in the interest of full disclosure , please note that...
Read MoreIt seems the bad news just won’t stop for the lawyers associated with “the” fen Phen settlement. Attorneys Gallion & Cunningham will be in prison for a long time, 25 and 20 years respectively. Attorney...
Read MoreHere are the attorney disciplinary matters handled by the Kentucky Supreme Court for the month of April 2014 William Perry McCall, Travis Olen Myles, Jr., Daniel Edward Pridemore, Clyde F. Johnson, E. William David Rye, F....
Read MoreHere is story on Kentucky lawyer Eric “Bulldog” Deters’ decision not to practice law in Kentucky. Period. Story was in Cincinnati.com: Eric Deters: I quit practicing Kentucky law Controversial lawyer Eric...
Read MoreLegal Malpractice, Premises Liability and “Suit Within a Suit” Tonia Freeman vs. Becker Law Office, Kevin Renfro, Bubalo Heistand & Rotman, and Dianne E. Sonne COA, Not Published 1/10/20014 This is a legal...
Read MoreLegal Malpractice, Breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Defense of collateral estoppel. Simpson vs. Stanley M. Chesley Kenton; Judge Gregory Bartlett Affirming COA, Not Published 11/27/2013 VANMETER, JUDGE: Appellants1 appeal...
Read MoreLegal Malpractice. Statute of Limitations.BDT Products, Inc. vs. Higgs, Fletcher & Mack12/13/2013 COA NPOFollowing a careful review, we find the circuit court erred when it concluded that BDT’s legal negligence complaint was...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court took disciplinary actions in the following matters: The following pages were extracted from the May 2013 Monthly Summary of Published Decisions from Kentucky Supreme Court with links and more information...
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