Civil Litigation in Lexington and Louisville
Our attorneys have been listed in the Kentucky Trial Verdict Reporter and have been included in that publication's rankings for the most prolific trial lawyers. We undertake a wide range of complex civil litigation, and, as suggested by our rankings, take many of our cases to trial.
Civil Rights
We have a strong background in both federal and state civil rights practices. For your legal matters, please contact Jennifer A. Peterson.
Corporate and Business Law
Should you have need of legal assistance in business matters, please contact one of the following: William C. Shouse, Mark L. Moseley, Leslie Patterson Vose, Bennett E. Bayer, J. Lacey Fiorella.
Criminal Law
R. Kent Westberry brings a background as an assistant United States Attorney and over 20 years of experience in the defense of high-profile, white collar criminal matters. For information, please contact one of the following: R. Kent Westberry, Jennifer A. Peterson, Bennett E. Bayer, J. Lacey Fiorella.
Employment Law
Modern employers are faced with human resources requirements not even dreamed of a generation ago. Employees have legislative rights which are designed to achieve fairness in the workplace. Whether you have compliance concerns or need to resolve an employment dispute in or out of the courts, you may contact our attorneys for assistance: Leslie Patterson Vose, John G. McNeill, Bennett E. Bayer.
Insurance Litigation
Our founders built their reputations in the defense of insured individuals and of insurance companies. The firm maintains a strong emphasis on trial skills. Landrum & Shouse lawyers are expected to prepare their clients' cases for trial and to try difficult cases. Because of these strong trial skills, our clients can have confidence that their cases are ready for trial. Contact us to discuss our trial philosophy: William C. Shouse, Pierce W. Hamblin, Leslie Patterson Vose, John R. Martin, Jr., Larry C. Deener, Mark J. Hinkel, John G. McNeill, R. Kent Westberry, Douglas L. Hoots, Daniel E. Murner, Estill D. Banks, Bradley C. Hooks, Jeffrey A. Taylor, Jennifer A. Peterson, Michael E. Hammond, Evan B. Jones, Michael K. Nisbet, Elizabeth A. Deener, Hilary M. Worne, Elizabeth Winchell.
Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Over the past few years, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution have found increasing favor with litigants as the risks and expense of jury trials continue to increase. Our mediation practice is led by Pierce W. Hamblin, one of our trial attorneys who has a statewide and regional reputation as a hard-working, successful mediator who can get parties in hard cases to find and agree to satisfactory settlement positions. Contact: Pierce W. Hamblin, John R. Martin, William C. Shouse, Larry C. Deener, Leslie Patterson Vose, John G. McNeill, Douglas L. Hoots, Bennett E. Bayer.
Medical Negligence Litigation
Landrum & Shouse lawyers know how medical negligence cases need to be presented to achieve the appropriate valuation for the liability and damages incurred. Contact: William C. Shouse, Leslie Patterson Vose, Mark J. Hinkel, Jennifer A. Peterson, Bennett E. Bayer, Michael K. Nisbet, J. Lacey Fiorella.
Municipal and Governmental Liability
Landrum & Shouse brings many years of legal knowledge to our municipal and governmental clients. Jennifer A. Peterson and Leslie Patterson Vose have established a strong practice in federal and state civil rights and governmental liability law. Contact: Mark L. Moseley, Leslie Patterson Vose, Larry C. Deener, R. Kent Westberry, Jennifer A. Peterson, Elizabeth A. Deener.
Natural Resources
Contact: Bennett E. Bayer, J. Lacey Fiorella.
Products Liability
Landrum & Shouse has developed a strong reputation in products liability law. Our lawyers have represented most automobile and equipment manufacturers over the years, and we know how these complicated cases need to be prepared and presented at trial. Our lawyers know that fast moving developments in the products liability area are the key to effective representation. Contact us for information: Larry C. Deener, Daniel E. Murner, Bradley C. Hooks, Elizabeth A. Deener.
Professional Liability
Professionals often find themselves challenged for the exercise of professional judgment or the object of result generated complaints. Contact: William C. Shouse, Leslie Patterson Vose, John R. Martin, Larry C. Deener, R. Kent Westberry, Bradley C. Hooks, Jennifer A. Peterson, Michael E. Hammond, Bennett E. Bayer, Elizabeth A. Deener.
Property Law
Real estate law requires experience and attention to detail. Mark L. Moseley and Bennett E. Bayer each have over 20 years experience in real estate transactions. Contact: Mark L. Moseley, Jeffrey A. Taylor, Bennett E. Bayer.
Railroad Industry
Larry C. Deener has represented railroads since 1980, is core counsel in Kentucky for a major railroad and has served on national industry issue committees. A member of the National Railroad Trial Counsel organization, he has a strong background in rail industry issues. Contact: Larry C. Deener, Elizabeth A. Deener.
Transportation — Trucking Industry
Daniel E. Murner and Leslie Patterson Vose have established strong reputations in trucking industry defense litigation. Daniel is has participated as a presenter and panelist at national trucking industry meetings, and both have tried to verdict catastrophic injury cases. Contact: Daniel E. Murner, Leslie Patterson Vose, John R. Martin, Estill D. Banks, Michael E. Hammond.
Trusts and Estates
One of our founding partners, Weldon Shouse, was a Fellow in American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel. For information, contact: William C. Shouse, Mark L. Moseley, Bennett E. Bayer, Evan B. Jones.
Workers' Compensation
Few areas in Kentucky law have experienced more changes in recent years than workers' compensation. Mark J. Hinkel has established a strong reputation in workers' compensation issues and concentrates his practice in this area. Contact: Mark J. Hinkel.
To speak with one of our lawyers, please call us toll free at 888-322-2505 for an appointment with one of our Louisville or Lexington commercial litigation attorneys. You may also complete our intake form.
Our Mission, to which we are dedicated, is to provide professional legal representation and service to our clients to the very best of our capabilities, individually and in unity with one another as a team.
