Jim represents clients in long term care and medical malpractice cases as well as a variety of other types of general liability litigation at both the state and federal level. Jim regularly litigates cases across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and has handled cases in approximately one hundred of the one hundred and twenty Kentucky counties. Jim’s employment and civil rights experience gives him a unique perspective when representing health care providers in today’s marketplace. Additionally, Jim has spoken at various medical meetings and seminars on risk management and other issues facing health care providers today. Jim is also a Fellow in The Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers.
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Represents individual and institutional health care providers in complex litigation.
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Drafts contracts, policies, handbooks and other materials for institutional clients.
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Counsels business entities and health care providers on various risk management, employment and management issues.
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Lectures to various health care related groups on liability, operational and medical issues.
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| Education |
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University of Louisville School of Law, JD, cum laude
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Auburn University, B.S. with Honors
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Speeches and
Publications |
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"Documentation in the Long Term Care Industry", Kentucky Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, 2008, Louisville, Kentucky
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"Kugel Hernia Mesh Litigation – Defense Perspective”, American Hernia Society, Scottsdale, Arizona, 2008
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“Insurance Law Update: Understanding Coverage Trends”, 2007
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Numerous presentations to Long Term Care Industry groups regarding Risk Management and Litigation strategies, 2004 to 2006
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Moderator and Program Coordinator, American Society of General Surgery/Expert Witness Certification Program, 2003-2006
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“Risk Management in Medical Practice”, 2005-2006 – various practice groups statewide
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"Litigation Stress", University of Louisville, Department of OB/GYN Grand Rounds, 2005
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Activities, Affiliations
& Honors |
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Kentucky Super Lawyer – 2007-2009
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Kentucky Bar Association
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Louisville Bar Association
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Phi Kappa Phi
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Journal of Family Law, Member 1990-1991
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Journal of Law and Education, Managing Editor, 1991-1992, Writer 1990-1991
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Pi Lambda Sigma
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Gamma Sigma Delta
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Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society
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Council on Litigation Management
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| Admitted to Practice |
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Kentucky
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U.S. District Courts – Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
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