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Timestamp: 2019-04-25 00:41:50+00:00

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Chad McTighe is a Member in the Louisville office and Louisville Office Leader of the Business Litigation Service Group. As an attorney in the Business Litigation service group, he regularly advises and represents clients in a wide range of business and commercial litigation matters, including extensive practice in class action litigation, shareholder and membership disputes, real estate litigation, data breaches, and fiduciary duty litigation. He represents clients in various industries, including oil and gas, tax liens, insurance, financial institutions, health care, and many others. He has practiced in a number of state and federal courts and has successfully argued multiple issues of first impression resulting in published appellate decisions. He is proud to have earned the respect and confidence of his clients and his peers, as reflected in his AV-Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, his rating by Super Lawyers, his recognition in Benchmark Litigation’s Under 40 Hot List 2016, and his Global Award as Class Action Adviser of the Year – USA in 2014.
Successfully argued multiple appeals concerning fiduciary duty and diversion of business opportunities for limited liability companies, including the proper measure of relief, matters of first impression in Kentucky. Patmon v. Hobbs, 495 S.W.3d 722 (Ky. Ct. App. 2016) and Patmon v. Hobbs, 280 S.W.3d 589 (Ky. Ct. App. 2009).
Successfully argued matter of first impression regarding the proper application of Kentucky condominium law to a riverfront marina. Steenrod v. Louisville Yacht Club Association, Inc., 417 S.W.3d 234 (Ky. Ct. App. 2013).
Successfully tried commercial lease dispute resulting in judgment in favor of client in all respects, which was affirmed on appeal. Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Ctr., LLC v. Louisville Galleria, LLC, 507 Fed. Appx. 473 (6th Cir. 2012).
Obtained summary judgment on various statutory and constitutional claims challenging regulation of airport ground transportation. Executive Transp. Sys., LLC v. Louisville Reg’l Airport Auth., 678 F. Supp. 2d 498 (W.D. Ky. 2010).
Defeated Plaintiffs’ effort to certify a class of current and former employees in litigation involving alleged violations of Kentucky wage and hour laws and obtained decertification of collective action involving parallel claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Oetinger v. First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 61877 (W.D. Ky. July 16, 2009).
Defense of numerous class actions involving a variety of claims relating to insurance and annuities.
Member of a team of lawyers involved in complex environmental remediation litigation, and one of the drafters of summary judgment briefing. See Westlake Vinyls, Inc. v. Goodrich Corp., 518 F. Supp. 2d 902 (W.D. Ky. 2007) and Westlake Vinyls, Inc. v. Goodrich Corp., 518 F. Supp. 2d 918 (W.D. Ky. 2007).
Chad participated in the summer associate program at the firm while in law school. Chad is a member of the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. He also serves as a volunteer attorney representing victims of domestic violence. He regularly participates in numerous other volunteer activities, including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
. . . . excellent lawyer . . .
. . .impressively balances strong advocacy for his client while also maintaining unflagging civility and politeness towards his opponent.
As class actions continue to surge and impact various regulatory landscapes, companies are driven to establish tactical defense strategies and create a cutting-edge solution to class actions and complex litigation.

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