Estill D. Banks, II is now practicing with Porter, Banks, Baldwin & Shaw, PLLC in their Lexington office.

KDC is pleased to welcome its newest member, Amy L. Cooper of McMasters Keith Butler, Inc., Louisville.  Ms. Cooper graduated from the Emory University School of Law and practices in the area of Medical Malpractice.  She is member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC member, Beth McMasters.

KDC welcomes Todd Kennedy of Thompson & Kennedy, Pikeville, to its membership.  Mr. Kennedy graduated from the University of Kentucky Law School and practices in the areas of Appellate, Auto, Business Litigation, Contract, Employment, General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Property, Tort and Workers' Comp.  He is sponsored by KDC Director, Dave Stratton.

Effective July 1, 2020, the principals of Bradley, Freed & Grumley, P.S.C. announce the change of the firm's name to Grumley, Riley & Stewart, P.S.C.  Jonathan Freed remains of counsel to the firm.  All contact information, including address, telephone numbers and emails remain unchanged.

Thanks to Kristen Fowler for sharing the following:

Due to ongoing technical issues with Skype, starting Monday, July 20, 2020, Jefferson Circuit Court Division 2 will use its “motion hour” conference number for all hearings except in-custody matters. In-custody matters, whether in LMDC or at a DOC institution, continue to be scheduled via Skype for Business. Until further notice, please dial the following number and conference ID to participate in motion hour and regular docket hearings:

1-774-220-4000

Conference ID: 595-4062.

*Based on feedback from lawyers practicing in this division, it is my hope to transition to Zoom as soon as possible.  The conference number is a temporary solution until the Zoom account is set up for the division.

Annie O’Connell

Judge, Jefferson Circuit Court

(502) 595-4062

annieoconnell@kycourts.net

Join DRI’s Construction Law Committee for DRI's first ever virtual seminar experience. During the seminar you will learn about such topical and relevant topics as:

• The importance of Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and how MBE and WBE Certifications expand and promote opportunities on construction projects throughout the US; 

• The impact of climate change on building codes, design and claims in the wake of previously unanticipated weather conditions;

• The latest developments in laws affecting the construction industry and construction law practitioners;

• Practical steps to address lawyer well-being and shifts in the culture of the legal profession so attorneys can meet ethical obligations.

There will also be opportunities for virtual networking.   

To learn more or to register, go to DRI.org.  

Attached is an Amended Order of April 30, 2020 regarding the extension of CLE deadline.Order re CLE 043020.pdf

KDC welcomes its newest member, Robert B. Cetrulo of Cetrulo Mowery & Hicks, Edgewood, KY 41077.  Mr. Cetrulo practices in the areas of Auto, General Liability, Insurance and Tort.  He is sponsored by KDC member, Jeff Mando.

KDC is pleased to welcome its newest member!

Michael Grant Grissom of Napier Gault Schupbach & Stevens, PLC, Louisville is a graduates of The Ohio State University School of Law.  Mr. Grissom practices in the areas of Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, and Tort.  He is sponsored by KDC member, Clay M. Stevens.

KDC welcomes its two newest members:

Richard W. Smith of Tooms, Dunaway & Webster, London.  Mr. Smith is a Northern Kentucky Chase College of Law graduate and practices in the areas of Auto, Premises and Tort.  He is sponsored by KDC member, Bridget Dunaway.

Sarah Vrabel of O'Bryan, Brown & Toner, Louisville.  Ms. Vrabel is an Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law graduates and practices in the area of Medical Malpractice.  She is sponsored by KDC member, Mary Beth O'Bryan.