KDC welcomes its newest member, Ryan Polczynski, of Whitlow, Roberts, Houston & Straub, PLC, Paducah.  Ryan graduated from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and practices in the areas of Auto, Bad Faith, Business Litigation, Construction, Contract, General Liability, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Tort and Trucking.  He is sponsored by KDC Director, Jason Coltharp, and he is a member of DRI.

Pat Trombetta is now practicing with Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Hupp in Cincinnati.

KDC welcomes two new members:

Rachel Dalton of O'Bryan, Brown & Toner, Louisville, is a University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law graduate who practices in the areas of Auto, Bad Faith, General Liability, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Professional Liability and Tort.  

Rudy John Ellis III of Goldberg Simpson, LLC, Prospect, is a University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law graduate who practices in the areas of Appellate, Auto, Bad Faith, Business Litigation, Construction, Insurance, Product Liability, Tort and Trucking.  Mr. Ellis is a member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC member, Aaron Silletto. 

Congratulations to KDC member, Aida Almasalkhi of Goldberg, Simpson, Prospect, for being the attorney selected for the "New Member Spotlight" for DRI's October 26, 2016 issue of The Voice.

Effective November 1, 2016, DRI is no longer offering free memberships to new members.  However, new DRI members (who have never been a member) will be provided with a certificate to attend a DRI seminar at a greatly reduced rate.

KDC and DRI align to best serve the needs of all civil defense counsel.  There are benefits to being a member of both organizations.  

KDC wishes to thank DRI for its continual support.

Congratulations to Eric Hamilton of Coleman, Lochmiller & Bond, Elizabethtown on his successful amicus brief filed in the matter of Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, Inc. v. Richard Tryon and Encompass Indemnity Company and Encompass Indemnity Company v. Richard Tryon and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, Inc.

If you are interested in reading the Supreme Court's Opinion in this UIM matter, go to the Members Only Section and click on Amicus Opinions (KDC Briefs).

Thanks to Eric for his time commitment in writing and filing the brief on behalf of KDC and to Dave Kramer for his usual great assistance.

Congratulations to KDC Director, Jeff Lowe, who was recently nominated and elected to the position of DRI National Director at the DRI Annual Meeting held last week in Boston.  This is a well-deserved position for Jeff and we wish him the best during his one-year term.

KDC welcomes its three newest members:

Nicole L. Antolic of Ward, Hocker & Thornton PLLC, Lexington is a 2015 University of Kentucky law school graduate.  Ms. Antolic practices in the areas of Auto, Employment, Insurance, Premises and Trucking.

Rebecca L. Galloway of Ward, Hocker & Thornton PLLC, Louisville, is a 2011 graduate of the Salmon P. Chase College of Law.  Ms. Galloway practices in the areas of Auto, Insurance, Premises and Trucking.

Michael T. Kunjoo of Ward, Hocker & Thornton PLLC, Lexington, is a 2011 University of Kentucky law school graduate.  Mr. Kunjoo practices in Workers' Compensation.

Just a reminder that the DRI meeting is being held this year in Boston, October 19-23.  It is never too late to register for this event; just go to DRI.org and click on the appropriate links to the registration form.  Besides the outstanding CLE programs, this year's seminar includes a Thursday night party on the field at Fenway.

Any questions?  Please contact the DRI office or Kentucky's State Representative for DRI, Kit Hornback (khornback@reinhardtlaw.com).

KDC welcomes its newest member Aida Almasalkhi of Goldberg Simpson, LLC, Prospect.  Aida is sponsored by KDC member, Aaron Silletto and she is a member of DRI.

KDC also welcomes back Todd Osterloh of Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC, Lexington.  Todd practices in the areas of Business Litigation, Civil Rights, Education, Employment, Government, Municipal and Utilities.  He is a member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC member (and Past President), Pat Moloney.