Lexington 859-554-4038 Louisville 502-589-7616 THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT PROVIDING LEGAL EXCELLENCE FOR OVER 60 YEARS IN KENTUCKY Landrum & Shouse LLP News PRESS RELEASE : Bridget Bush was appointed as a member of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Advisory Council by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Other members include influential women such as Billie Jean King, Lynda Carter and Tory Burch. In March 2015, Bridget was appointed by Mitch McConnell to the National Women’s History Museum Commission; they were tasked with exploring the creation of a Smithsonian museum dedicated to U.S. women’s history by studying cost, impact, fundraising, location, etc. and making a recommendation to Congress. The result was a resounding “Yes!” and with the recent appointment to the Advisory Council, she will now also be part of building the museum. What an honor! Read more about the Smithsonian’s American Museum of Women’s History here: http://amwh.us/ With gratitude we want to recognize and thank our Veterans for their service to America. We thank you for all you have sacrificed, for your commitment and your bravery. Without people like you and several others we would not have the freedoms that we do. Your selflessness does not go unnoticed. From everyone here at L&S — thank you to all the Veterans, for all you have done. AUGUSTA, Ga., November 4, 2021 —Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report for the 12th consecutive year, collaboratively announce the release of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. Firms included in the 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must first have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, which recognizes 6% of lawyers practicing in the United States. The 2022 rankings incorporate more than 8.2 million evaluations of more than 115,000 individual leading lawyers from more than 22,000 firms. More than 2,000 firms received a national law firm ranking this year. L&S was thrilled to partner alongside of Habitat for Humanity to help support families in need. This year we were able to sponsor a hole and a team in the tournament. Special thanks to Partner, Jeffrey A. Taylor for putting this together each year and supporting such a beautiful cause. Lexington Habitat for Humanity Our L&S team members and local first responders wanted to honor and remember the 9/11 victims with a memorial stair climb. Over 300 first responders gathered at Kroger Field to respond as a community and honor the first responders from 9/11. Members from the Lexington Fire Department, Air Force ROTC, UK Army ROTC and Lexington Police Department climbed the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs in memoriam of the 403 firefighters and police officers who died on 9/11. Each climber could choose to wear badge with the name and image of a 9/11 first responder or a fallen Lexington officer. As they climbed, they would complete their lap, ring a bell and say the person’s name they climbed for. We want to honor and always remember the victims from this day. Our team members representing L&S were Gavin Henshaw and Dominic Donovan, special thanks to both of them for supporting such a worthy cause. #911 #911memorial #neverforget #911neverforget #Honor911 #PatriotDay Elizabeth A. Deener, Pierce W. Hamblin and Bradley C. Hooks Named 2022 Best Lawyers® “Lawyers of the Year” in the Lexington Area Landrum & Shouse LLP attorneys Elizabeth A. Deener, Pierce Willard Hamblin and Bradley C. Hooks was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2022 “Lawyers of the Year” for Litigation – Insurance (EAD), Mediation (PWH) and Insurance Law (BCH). Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, professionalism and integrity. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. About Landrum & Shouse LLP Landrum & Shouse, LLP traces its history from pre-World War II legal service. For nearly 40 years following military service, the late Weldon Shouse and the late Charles Landrum, Jr., together with their firms, practiced law throughout Kentucky before merging in 1984 to become what is now known as Landrum & Shouse, LLP. The resulting firm was built upon the well-deserved reputations of its founders as experienced, knowledgeable, and hardworking trial lawyers. Landrum & Shouse, LLP is dedicated to serving the needs of its clients. Our professional and support staff has extensive litigation experience and can prepare and execute top quality trial presentations in any forum in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The firm has extensive experience in the areas of workers’ compensation, corporate and business law, municipal and government liability, employment law, insurance litigation which includes the defense of insureds and insurance companies. The firm also has substantial experience in White Collar Criminal defense, including grand jury representation. Our computerized systems support productivity in research and include sophisticated communications networks, while the firm’s extensive use of modern accounting methods and budgetary controls maintains the most cost-effective approach for our clients. We are well prepared to meet your legal needs. Bradley C. Hooks Named 2022 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Lexington Area Lexington, KY, August 19, 2021 — Landrum & Shouse LLP attorney Bradley C. Hooks was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, professionalism and integrity. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. About Landrum & Shouse LLP Landrum & Shouse, LLP traces its history from pre-World War II legal service. For nearly 40 years following military service, the late Weldon Shouse and the late Charles Landrum, Jr., together with their firms, practiced law throughout Kentucky before merging in 1984 to become what is now known as Landrum & Shouse, LLP. The resulting firm was built upon the well-deserved reputations of its founders as experienced, knowledgeable, and hardworking trial lawyers. Landrum & Shouse, LLP is dedicated to serving the needs of its clients. Our professional and support staff has extensive litigation experience and can prepare and execute top quality trial presentations in any forum in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The firm has extensive experience in the areas of workers’ compensation, corporate and business law, municipal and government liability, employment law, insurance litigation which includes the defense of insureds and insurance companies. The firm also has substantial experience in White Collar Criminal defense, including grand jury representation. Our computerized systems support productivity in research and include sophisticated communications networks, while the firm’s extensive use of modern accounting methods and budgetary controls maintains the most cost-effective approach for our clients. We are well prepared to meet your legal needs. Elizabeth A. Deener Named 2022 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in the Lexington Area Lexington, KY, August 19, 2021 — Landrum & Shouse LLP attorney Elizabeth A. Deener was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Insurance. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, professionalism and integrity. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. About Landrum & Shouse LLP Landrum & Shouse, LLP traces its history from pre-World War II legal service. For nearly 40 years following military service, the late Weldon Shouse and the late Charles Landrum, Jr., together with their firms, practiced law throughout Kentucky before merging in 1984 to become what is now known as Landrum & Shouse, LLP. The resulting firm was built upon the well-deserved reputations of its founders as experienced, knowledgeable, and hardworking trial lawyers. Landrum & Shouse, LLP is dedicated to serving the needs of its clients. Our professional and support staff has extensive litigation experience and can prepare and execute top quality trial presentations in any forum in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The firm has extensive experience in the areas of workers’ compensation, corporate and business law, municipal and government liability, employment law, insurance litigation which includes the defense of insureds and insurance companies. The firm also has substantial experience in White Collar Criminal defense, including grand jury representation. Our computerized systems support productivity in research and include sophisticated communications networks, while the firm’s extensive use of modern accounting methods and budgetary controls maintains the most cost-effective approach for our clients. We are well prepared to meet your legal needs. Pierce Willard Hamblin Named 2022 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Lexington Area Lexington, KY, August 19, 2021 — Landrum & Shouse LLP attorney Pierce Willard Hamblin was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Mediation. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, professionalism and integrity. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. About Landrum & Shouse LLP Landrum & Shouse, LLP traces its history from pre-World War II legal service. For nearly 40 years following military service, the late Weldon Shouse and the late Charles Landrum, Jr., together with their firms, practiced law throughout Kentucky before merging in 1984 to become what is now known as Landrum & Shouse, LLP. The resulting firm was built upon the well-deserved reputations of its founders as experienced, knowledgeable, and hardworking trial lawyers. Landrum & Shouse, LLP is dedicated to serving the needs of its clients. Our professional and support staff has extensive litigation experience and can prepare and execute top quality trial presentations in any forum in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The firm has extensive experience in the areas of workers’ compensation, corporate and business law, municipal and government liability, employment law, insurance litigation which includes the defense of insureds and insurance companies. The firm also has substantial experience in White Collar Criminal defense, including grand jury representation. Our computerized systems support productivity in research and include sophisticated communications networks, while the firm’s extensive use of modern accounting methods and budgetary controls maintains the most cost-effective approach for our clients. We are well prepared to meet your legal needs. 17 Landrum & Shouse LLP lawyers named to 2022 Best Lawyers® list Lexington, KY, August 19, 2021 — Landrum & Shouse LLP is pleased to announce that 17 lawyers have been included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for four decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries. “Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 with the purpose of highlighting the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession. After 40 years, we are proud to continue to serve as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals worldwide,” says CEO Phillip Greer. For the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, more than 10.8 million evaluations were analyzed, which resulted in recognition of approximately 5% of lawyers in private practice in the United States. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity. Landrum & Shouse LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers recognized by their peers and awarded “Lawyer of the Year” honors: Bradley C. Hooks – Insurance Law – Lawyer of the Year Elizabeth A. Deener – Litigation – Insurance – Lawyer of the Year Pierce Willard Hamblin – Mediation – Lawyer of the Year Landrum & Shouse LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America list: Elizabeth A. Deener – Litigation – Insurance Larry C. Deener – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Railroad Law Pierce Willard Hamblin – Arbitration and Mediation Michael Hammond – Litigation – Insurance Bradley C. Hooks – Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance Erin C.S. Izzo – Litigation – Insurance John R. Martin, Jr. – Litigation – Insurance, Mediation, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Mark L. Moseley – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, and Commercial Litigation Daniel E. Murner – Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance William C. Shouse – Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance Jeffrey A. Taylor – Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Leslie P. Vose – Employment Law – Individuals and Employment Law – Management R. Kent Westberry – Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation – Municipal, Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Elizabeth Winchell – Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance Bennett E. Bayer – Commercial Transactions / UCC Law Zachary Hoskins – Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America© list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Landrum & Shouse LLP is pleased to announce that Estee Rose has joined the firm as their newest Associate. Ms. Rose’s primary areas of practice are Trucking Transportation Defense, Insurance Defense Litigation, Construction Contracts, Motor Vehicle Defects, Premises Liability Defense, Property Damage Defense, Slip and Fall Defense and Wrongful Death Defense. Welcome to the firm! Pierce W. Hamblin was humbled to have two UK College of Law rooms named in his honor after 39.5 years of teaching litigation skills to his students. When speaking with Mr. Hamblin about how he felt about it he said, “I’ve always wondered if I made a difference in my kids’ lives, the naming of these rooms made me believe that hopefully I have.” To his students he said, “thank you for being one of my kids, I have a duty to help them at the beginning of the their career with letters of recommendation and phone calls. I do that as much as possible because I had someone help me out. There’s also one other goal, he said – and that is, to make sure they’re confident and competent to try a case in front of a judge and jury the minute they leave my class.” Mr. Hamblin was photographed with Dean Mary J. Davis and his son Walker Hamblin. Congratulations on this prestigious milestone! #ukcollegeoflaw #Legal #mediation #Mediators #attorney #attorneylife #lawyer #arbitration #defenseattorney #ukwildcats #UK Landrum & Shouse are proud to sponsor the Secretary of State’s Voter Registration Essay and Slogan Contest Such an honor to invest in our next generation and proud to be a sponsor #givingbackmatters #investinginourfuture #NextGeneration Because it’s about investing in our future generations…..it’s about our kids. L&S was a proud sponsor of the E.J. Hayes Lacrosse team 2021. #investinginourfuture #sponsoring #sponsors #nextgeneration #ejhayeslacrosseteam #goteam #lacrosse We are thrilled to welcome our newest Associate, Heather Warren to our team. #law #lawyer #lawyerlife #welcometotheteam Attorney Dominic Donovan on Mission Statements & Law Firm Culture “I went to law school to do public interest work,” attorney Dominic Donovan explains. And upon graduation he accepted a position as guardian ad litem counsel in Ohio. “I loved the work and it was great litigation experience—but the burnout was real.” Donovan shifted to Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, in a role he describes as very rewarding, with a lot of autonomy, surrounded by great people. But Donovan believed that the time was right to enter private practice and to continue his growth as a practitioner with public interest values. Read more Fourteen attorneys from Landrum & Shouse LLP have been selected to the 2021 Kentucky Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Kentucky are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in their practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, go to SuperLawyers.com. Jeffrey A. Taylor, Partner at Landrum & Shouse LLP, has been selected to the 2021 Kentucky TOP 50 Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in their practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, go to SuperLawyers.com. Leslie P. Vose, Partner at Landrum & Shouse LLP, has been selected to the 2021 Kentucky TOP 25 Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in their practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, go to SuperLawyers.com. Pierce W. Hamblin, Partner at Landrum & Shouse LLP, has been selected to the 2021 Kentucky TOP 50 Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in their practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, go to SuperLawyers.com. Landrum & Shouse Day Landrum & Shouse LLP Share Play Video Landrum & Shouse Day. Landrum & Shouse was proud to sponsor the varsity Edythe J. Hayes Panther Football team again this year! The top-seeded team defeated No. 2 Crawford 38-8 for a 2020 championship win, which marked their fifth consecutive playoff title. The team has not lost a regular season game since 2013. From everyone here at L&S, we would like to congratulate all the team members on such an awesome season and a very big win! Read the full press release here https://bit.ly/3fg6kji #championship #lexingtonfootball #goejhayes #gopanthers #ejhayesfootball #lexfootballfans #middleschoolfootball #kyfootball #footballchamps #fcpsfootball #fcpsfootballchamps #pantherchamps Honoring our veterans! Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2020 #Veterans #VeteranDay #SupportOurVeterans #Veterans #loveourvets U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2021 Firms included in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for a ranking, a ﬁrm must ﬁrst have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©, which recognizes 5% of practicing lawyers in the United States. Landrum & Shouse has 16 with notable recognition. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. For the 2021 rankings, almost 12,000 lawyers provided more than 1,540,000 law ﬁrm assessments, and more than 11,000 clients participated providing 100,945 evaluations. Awards were given in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan practice areas. Additionally, one “Law Firm of the Year” was named in each nationally-ranked practice area. Congratulations to Landrum & Shouse on such a prestigious award. Erin C. S. Izzo has successfully defended Zurich American Ins. Co and Precision Staffing in a consolidated Worker’s Compensation action involving an alleged occupational disease and alleged work injury. After considering the evidence, the Administrative Law Judge agreed with the defense that the employee had not proven her case and dismissed all claims. Reaching a resolution when you need it the most! Contact Pierce W. Hamblin for any mediation & arbitration needs 859-255-2424 mediations@landrumshouse.com – offering in person or ZOOM appointments. Pierce W. Hamblin #attorney #lawyer #law #lawfirm #legal #lawyers #personalinjury #lawyerlife #justice #attorneyatlaw #attorneys #attorneylife #personalinjurylawyer #lawschool #litigation #personalinjuryattorney #caraccident #familylaw #lawyering #lawstudent #covid #accident #criminaldefense #court #coronavirus #advocate #defense #plaintiff Where experience counts! Contact John R. Martin Jr. for all your mediation & arbitration needs. Offering in person and ZOOM conferencing. Call – 502-589-7616 John R. Martin Jr. #mediation #arbitration #zoommeeting #zoom #legal #Lawyers #lawyershub #Legal Honoring the loved ones and familes from Sept. 11th, 2001. #911Remembered #911anniversary #911neverforget #911Day #911Memorial #Remembering911 #remembering911day #neverforgetting911 #honoring911 #honor911 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John R. Martin named 2021 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the Louisville area. August 20, 2020 — Landrum & Shouse LLP attorney John R. Martin was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Insurance. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity. In addition to the “Lawyer of the Year” award, John R. Martin was also listed in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the following practice areas: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE R. Kent Westberry named 2021 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the Louisville area. August 20, 2020 — Landrum & Shouse LLP attorney R. Kent Westberry Best Lawyers as the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” for Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity. In addition to the “Lawyer of the Year” award, R. Kent Westberry was also listed in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the following practice areas: Commercial Litigation Litigation – Municipal Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jeffrey A. Taylor named 2021 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the Lexington area. August 20, 2020 — Landrum & Shouse LLP attorney Jeffrey A. Taylor was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Insurance. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity. In addition to the “Lawyer of the Year” award, Jeffrey A. Taylor was also listed in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the following practice areas: Insurance Law Personal Injury Litigation- Defendants Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. 2021 CONGRATULATIONS to our Best Lawyers® and Ones to Watch 2021! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2020 — Landrum Shouse LLP is pleased to announce that 15 lawyers have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America with 3 Lawyers receiving notable recognition as Lawyer of the Year and 1 lawyer being included as the 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries. “Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 with the purpose of highlighting the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession. After three decades, we are proud to continue to serve as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals worldwide, ” says CEO Phillip Greer. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Landrum Shouse LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2021 The Best Lawyers in America list: Bennett E. Bayer Commercial Transactions / UCC Law Elizabeth A. Deener Litigation – Insurance Larry C. Deener Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Railroad Law Pierce Willard Hamblin Arbitration and Mediation Michael Hammond Litigation – Insurance Bradley C. Hooks Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance John R. Martin LAWYER OF THE YEAR Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury -Litigation Defendants John G. McNeill Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Mark L. Moseley Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, and Commercial Litigation Daniel E. Murner Litigation – Insurance William C. Shouse Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance Jeffrey A. Taylor LAWYER OF THE YEAR Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, and Personal Injury Litigation Defendants Leslie P. Vose Employment Law – Individuals and Employment Law – Management R. Kent Westberry LAWYER OF THE YEAR Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation – Municipal, Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Elizabeth Winchell Insurance Law *Zachary Hoskins – Ones to Watch 2021 Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants 2021 BIG Congratulations to John R. Martin Jr., Jeffrey A. Taylor and R. Kent Westberry on being named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® 2021! 2020 Looking for a mediator? Taking appointments now! Our office can meet all of your needs virtually or in person while maintaining social distancing practices. Offering ZOOM conferencing in Lexington and in Louisville call Pierce W. Hamblin 859-255-2424 or John R. Martin Jr. 502-589-7616 email mediations@landrumshouse.com. #mediator #mediaton #arbitration #helpmemediate #topmediators #legal #law #attorneys #lawfirms #mediationtoday #legalnews #findamediator #mediators #mediationnews 2020 Landrum & Shouse LLP was proud to sponsor and enter a team in the Lexington Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament! We look forward to this event each year and couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of such a worthy cause. #Golf #golfchat #habitatforhumanity #law #legal #attorneys #golfer #LegalNews 2020 The Law Offices of Landrum Shouse LLP are pleased to announce three new partners to the firm: Lacey Fiorella, Erin C.S. Izzo. All of these ladies are tremendous lawyers, greatly admired for their unique achievements, and consistently employ outstanding legal skills and personal service for our clients. Ms. Lacey Fiorella joined the firm in 2008, she focuses her areas of practice primarily in the areas of Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, Trucking Defense and Workers’ Compensation Defense. Mrs. Erin C. S. Izzo joined the firm in 2011, she focuses her areas of practice primarily in Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law, Civil Rights, Insurance Defense, Civil Litigation, Appellate Litigation, Sexual Harassment Defense, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Ethics and Professional Negligence Defense. 2020 We take your safety seriously with regard to COVID-19 Although we’re not shaking your hand, we welcome you and your want you to know what L.S is doing to keep you and our law firm safe from the coronavirus. Sanitizing elevators, copiers, handrails and public areas Encouraging everyone to wash their hands frequently and providing hand sanitizer Asking everyone to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Cough or sneeze into the inside of the elbow or use a tissue, then immediately discard the tissue in the trash. requiring everyone stay home if they are sick. 2020 BIG Congratulations to L.S’s own, Pierce W. Hamblin…..on Thursday night, several law firms and the UK College of Law honored Pierce with a reception recognizing his 39 years of teaching Litigation Skills as an Adjunct Professor to Senior Law Students at the UK College of Law. The Honor also included placing Pierce’s name on a vestibule, Robing Room, and Law Professor’s office in the newly remodeled Law School. At the Reception Dean Mary Davis, Hon. Jane Higgs with the firm of Phillips Parker Orberson Arnett, Judge Glenn Acre with the Kentucky Court of Appeals, and many former students spoke about the many contributions Pierce has made to his “students/kids” and to the Profession through his service as an Adjunct Professor. Pierce’s family attended, including his son, Walker, who works for the Governor of New York. 2019 BIG Congratulations to Partner Jeffrey A. Taylor. With the close of 2019 the Kentucky Trial Court Review results are in and has reported its most prolific trial attorneys for the entire state of Kentucky. Partner Jeff Taylor has been named as one of the top trial lawyers in Kentucky for cases tried to jury since 2005. We appreciate all of his dedication to L.S and his passion for litigation. Way to go Jeff! #litigation #attorneys #prolifictrialattorneys #kytrialcourtreview #congratulations #landrumandshouse #trialattorneys #jefftaylor 2019 BIG Congratulations to Partner Jeffrey A. Taylor on being named a Top 50 Super Lawyer – 2020! Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. © 2019 “Super Lawyers”®, part of Thomson Reuters. All Rights Reserved, December 2nd, 2019 2019 BIG Congratulations to Partner Pierce W. Hamblin on being named a Top 50 Super Lawyer – 2020! Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. © 2019 “Super Lawyers”®, part of Thomson Reuters. All Rights Reserved, December 2nd, 2019 2019 BIG Congratulations to Partner John R. Martin Jr. on being named a Top 50 Super Lawyer – 2020! Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. © 2019 “Super Lawyers”®, part of Thomson Reuters. All Rights Reserved, December 2nd, 2019 2019 BIG Congratulations to our L.S Super Lawyers 2020! Bennett E. Bayer, Elizabeth A. Deener, Larry C. Deener, Pierce W. Hamblin who also made Top 50 for the state of KY in Mediation and Arbitration, Michael E. Hammond, Bradley C. Hooks, John R. Martin, John G. McNeill, Daniel E. Murner, Jeffrey A. Taylor, Leslie P. Vose, R. Kent Westberry, Elizabeth J. Winchell and our rising star, Zachary Hoskins. 2019 12 Landrum Shouse attorneys named to 2020 Best Lawyers list Landrum Shouse LLP is pleased to announce that 12 lawyers have been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries. “Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 with the purpose of recognizing extraordinary lawyers in private practice through an exhaustive peer-review process. Almost 40 years later, we are proud to continue to serve as the most reliable, unbiased guide to legal talent worldwide,” says Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers. Lawyers included on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Congratulations to all of our L.S Best Lawyers! Pierce W. Hamblin – Arbitration and Mediation and also notably named Lawyer of the Year for Mediation. Elizabeth A. Deener – Litigation Insurance, Larry C. Deener – Personal Injury Litigation Defendants and Railroad Law, Bradley C. Hooks – Litigation Insurance, John G. McNeill – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Jeffrey A. Taylor – Litigation Insurance, John R. Martin – Personal Injury Litigation Defendants (Louisville), R. Kent Westberry – Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Litigation – Municipal, Criminal – White Collar, Commercial Litigation (Louisville), Leslie P. Vose – Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law– Management, Mark L. Moseley – Business Organizations (LLC’s Partnerships), William Shouse – Insurance Litigation Law, Bennett E. Bayer – Commercial Transactions/UCC Law in Lexington. 2019 “I spent 4 days in the ‘horse capital of the world’,” said Katie Warren with Business Insider when she visited Lexington, KY recently. “Everything in Lexington seems to be horse-themed. Beyond the horse farms, horses are everywhere in Lexington, from the street signs and the city parks….to the antique shops….to even the law offices.” Story written by: Katie Warren/Business Insider See story here 2019 CONGRATULATIONS to Jeffrey A. Taylor and his team taking 1st place at the Liberty Mutual Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament this year! L.S was proud to sponsor such a worthy cause and look forward to many more in the future! #habitatforhumanity #libertymutual #golf #lawyers #lawfirms #worthycauses 2019 Congratulations to our law clerk Chynna Hibbitts who won the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award at the UK College of Law. We couldn’t be more proud!!! #legalawards #law 2019 Pierce W. Hamblin named 2020 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers – Mediation, Lexington Special Recognition is awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location. This year’s lawyer of the year is L.S’s own, Pierce W. Hamblin for mediation – Lexington by Best Lawyers. Congratulations! 2019 The National Bar Association’s John Rowe Chapter hosted their first annual Law Camp from July 15th to July 19th. The camp currently focuses on African-American high school boys between 9th and 12th grades. During the week, campers learned basic legal skills and courtroom decorum which concluded with a mock trial. Each side presented an opening statement, direct examination, cross examination and a closing. The jury found the Defendant not guilty. All participants exceeded expectations, and have developed an interest for litigation. Out of the experiences from the week, the students and organization leaders are discussing the possibility of forming a mock trial team. Judge Pamela Goodwine of the Kentucky Court of Appeals presided over the trial, while Neely Williams, associate attorney with Stoll Keenon Ogden PPLC, served as co-counsel and mentor to the students, and Landrum Shouse law clerks Alex Henning, Chynna Hibbitts and Clay Thornton served as members of the jury. A special thank you to Beth Winchell, partner at Landrum Shouse, and the firm for their continued commitment to develop prospective young lawyers in the Lexington community and throughout the Commonwealth. 2019 Ms. Deener has been appointed to the Kentucky Advisory Committee of the United States Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) for a four-year term. The USCCR is an independent, bipartisan agency charged with advising the president and Congress on civil rights matters. The mission of the State Advisory Committees is to inform the development of national policy and enhance enforcement of federal civil rights laws. Members of the committee conduct reviews and make recommendations concerning state and local issues. 2019 2019 Congratulations to Leslie P. Vose on a successful defense victory! The plaintiff had seven fractured ribs, two broken arms and argued that she was in a wheel chair due to the accident however the real issue was liability. Another vehicle rear ended the plaintiff’s vehicle and pushed her into our tractor trailer’s lane. After putting on the evidence, we submitted the case to the jury which returned with a unanimous defense verdict—the jury was out for 11 minutes. Mrs. Vose represented Estes Trucking and its driver. 2019 BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Partner, Larry C. Deener on being awarded the Henry T. Duncan award which is the most prestigious award given by the Fayette County Bar Association. The Henry T. Duncan Award description recites it is presented to an attorney whose integrity, leadership and professional conduct serves to exemplify the high ethical standards that benefit the community. For the past nearly 40 years, Larry Deener has quietly, without personal ambition, given his firm, the Lexington community, the Bar, and most importantly, his clients, steady loyal service. We are thrilled for Mr. Deener and couldn’t be more proud! 2019 Mr. Hamblin Mr. Martin are recognized as Academy Members for excellence in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals is America’s Premier Mediators and Arbitrators Call to check for preferred available dates! 859-255-2424 or 502-589-7616 www.landrumshouse.com 2019 Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for Fayette circuit judgeship Jamie Neal | Kentucky.gov jamieneal@kycourts.net 502-573-2350 FRANKFORT, Ky., March 11, 2019 – The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., today announced nominees to fill the judicial vacancy on Fayette County Circuit Court. Fayette makes up the 22nd Judicial Circuit and the vacancy is in the circuit’s 4th Division. The three nominees for the Circuit Court judgeship are attorneys John Edwards Reynolds, Erin C.S. Izzo and Thomas M. Todd, all of Lexington. Reynolds served as a Fayette County Circuit Court judge from January 23, 2018-Nov. 21, 2018, after having been a solo attorney in private practice for 18 years. He earned his juris doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Erin C.S. Izzo has been an attorney in private practice with Landrum Shouse since April 2011 and has been an assistant adjunct professor in litigation skills at the University of Kentucky College of Law since fall 2011. She earned her juris doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Todd is a member attorney in private practice with Kinkead Stilz, where he has worked since September 2007. He earned his juris doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law. The judicial seat became vacant when Judge Pamela R. Goodwine was elected to the Kentucky Court of Appeals in November 2018. Read the full article>> 2019 Special thanks to Samuel S. Porter Gregory A. Jackson for volunteering to judge at the Kentucky High School Mock Trial Association Tournament this past weekend! 2019 BIG Congratulations! Attorney Erin C.S. Izzo recently defended a Workers’ Compensation Board opinion in favor of her client before the Kentucky Court of Appeals. 2018 CONGRATULATIONS to our 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Stars! Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. ~Super Lawyer.com 2018 Our very own Big Guy, Pierce Hamblin caught on camera having a proud moment with his Lit skills course students! Each year, Mr. Hamblin requires the students to perform a mock jury trial at the Fayette County Courthouse as he presides as Judge. The kids did an outstanding job! 2018 Landrum Shouse LLP ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms” U.S. News World Report and Best Lawyers , for the ninth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Landrum Shouse LLP has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 14 practice areas Firms included in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Read the full press release. 2018 LS was a proud sponsor at the Symposium on Criminal Justice Reform this week! 2018 Special CONGRATULATIONS to John G. McNeill on being recognized as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America 2019! 2018 Special CONGRATULATIONS to all of our LS Best Lawyers in America and our Lawyer of the Year – John McNeill for 2019! Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 145 practice areas. For the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 7.8 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 60,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. “Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 with the purpose of highlighting the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession. After three decades, we are proud to continue to serve as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals worldwide,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phil Greer. The process begins when attorneys are nominated for consideration. They are divided by geographic region and practice areas, and are evaluated by their peers on the basis of professional expertise. Those who receive high peer reviews undergo an authentication process to make sure they are currently practicing and in good standing. Only then can these top attorneys be recognized by Best Lawyers. 2019 Best Lawyers in America Press Release 2018 LS’s own, Leslie P. Vose has been featured in this month’s ABA Journal Magazine. Read the full article here: Time’s up: Legal, judicial systems slow to adapt to sexual harassment and assault issues. 2018 Pierce W. Hamblin spoke at the KY Bar Association Annual Convention as hundreds of lawyers statewide joined together at Rupp Arena for the ‘More than a Lawyer’ convention 2018. Mr. Hamblin’s topic was: Some Mediation Tactics that Don’t Work; Some Critical Mediation Negotiation Skills that Do. The presentation was well received by all. Special thanks to Pierce for all of his hard work, dedication and service over all of his years here at LS. 2018 Partners, Pierce W. Hamblin and John R. Martin have been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals – America’s Premier Mediators and Arbitrators. Congratulations to you both! 2018 LS is proud to participate in this year’s KY Legal Food Frenzy! Everyone here at the firm is working together to help give back to those in need! The KY Legal Food Frenzy is an annual event where Law firms, legal offices and law schools across the state are engaged in a friendly competition to raise funds for hunger relief. Best wishes to all! 2018 Don’t miss this – CLE credit 6.0 incl. 1.0 ethics. Special guest speaker – Partner, Bradley C. Hooks will be speaking at NBI on May 18th, 2018 in Lexington, KY. Register at www.nbi-sems.com. 2018 Special guest speaker – Partner, Jeffrey A. Taylor this Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at the Liberty Mutual Conference in Fairfield, OH. 2018 2018 2018 Congratulations to Partners, Daniel E. Murner and Elizabeth J. Winchell on a successful defense trial verdict! The lawsuit arose from an accident at the intersection of Broadway and 10th in Louisville, KY involving a tractor-trailer and passenger vehicle. Plaintiff alleged that the tractor-trailer ran a red light, causing the impact. Plaintiff argued that the tractor-trailer was driving too fast for conditions because the driver was in a hurry, and that he ran the red light as a result. Defendants argued that the Plaintiff’s recollection of how the accident happened was so flawed that his memory of the color of his stoplight was also inaccurate. The jury deliberated for one hour before returning a defense verdict on liability. 2018 Please give a warm welcome to our newest LS Associates! Nealy Williams and Zachary Hoskins. We are thrilled to have you on board! 2018 2017 2017 2017 LS was a proud sponsor of the Pavo Loco Tennis Tournament again this year! BIG CONGRATS to Elizabeth Deener and her team for taking home the trophy!!!! 2017 UK Law Notes – Fall 2017 Partner, John G. McNeill became the first African American hired by a majority-owned Lexington, Kentucky law firm. Early in his career, Mr. McNeill was active in the Black Law Students Association (BSLA) and began a diversity workshop for historically disadvantage students – including African- Americans, women and eastern Kentucky first generation college students. McNeill said, “When I was hired by Landrum Shouse in 1985, I thought of myself as a shock troop hitting the shore, and everything I did would reflect on opportunities for generations of lawyers to come after me. Now that I am in the twilight of my career, I am trying to provide an example of how to handle being a seasoned lawyer. This is a noble profession and you have an obligation to do it right.” Read the full article here: UK Law Notes – (Fall 2017) 2017 R. Kent Westberry has been appointed by Kentucky Senate President, Robert Stivers and House Speaker Jeff Hoover as a Commissioner of the Uniform Law Commission and member of the Criminal Justice Reform Committee. 2017 Partner, Larry C. Deener, chair of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board, accepted the Corporate Champion Diversity award on behalf of Blue Grass Airport. He was flanked by Ray Daniels, board chair of the Urban League, left, and P.G. Peeples, president and CEO of the Urban League. Congratulations! 2017 LS is a proud sponsor of the Bucket League!!! Partner, Brad C. Hooks is one of the players on the team. Come out and show your support on Sundays! You can find out more about the Bucket League Lacrosse team on Facebook. 2017 LS Partner, R. Kent Westberry was appointed as a member of the Magistrate Judge Selection Committee for the Western District of Kentucky to pick a replacement for retiring Magistrate Judge David Whalin. 2017 Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, the gold standard in attorney ratings, recognize lawyers rated by their peers for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards. An elite group of just 8 percent of all attorneys hold an AV Preeminent Rating, a designation trusted worldwide by buyers and referrers of legal services. ~ Martindale Hubbell~ Congratulations to our 2017 AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys Moseley, Mark L. McNeill, John G. Martin, John R. Hamblin, Pierce W. Deener, Larry C. Cooper, Thomas M. Bayer, Bennett E. Vose, Leslie Patterson Westberry, R. Kent Shouse, William C. Taylor, Jeffrey A. Hooks, Bradley C. Hinkel, Mark J. Murner, Daniel E. Hammond, Michael E. Logan Mischel, Kristin 2017 Larry Deener Named Kentucky Board Member of the Year October 2, 2017 – Lexington, KY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board Chairman Larry Deener was named Kentucky Commercial Service Airport Board Member of the Year at the annual Kentucky Aviation Association Conference. Awarded by the Kentucky Department of Aviation, this recognition is given to an airport board member who embodies a significant depth of knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry. Larry Deener has served as the chairman of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board since 2015 and has been a member of the Board for seven years. In addition to serving on the Airport Board, Mr. Deener is employed full-time as a partner at the law firm of Landrum Shouse LLP. Mr. Deener is also an avid single engine airplane and glider pilot, and he is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve. Read the press release Airport Board Chairman Named Kentucky Board Member of the Year 2017 Dan Murner and Beth Winchell recently tried a case in Russell Circuit Court. Dan and Beth represented Central Transport, LLC and its tractor-trailer driver. The case arose from an accident at an intersection, with allegations that the truck driver was speeding and failed to keep a proper lookout to avoid the accident. The defense responded that the Plaintiff ran a red light and “darted” into the intersection, leaving the truck driver with no time to react to avoid the accident. The Plaintiff suffered a head injury and remains in a vegetative state. Plaintiff sought over $1 million in past medical expenses, over $5 million in future medical expenses, and $7.8 million in past and future pain and suffering. The jury deliberated for approximately one hour and returned with a unanimous defense verdict on liability. 2017 Our very own partner, Jeff Taylor, participated in the Liberty Mutual Invitational sectional Charity Golf event last week and scored low enough to qualify for the National Liberty Mutual Invitational event in Kiawah Island, South Carolina next March over 4 days. Liberty Mutual is a wonderful client of the firm and Landrum Shouse sponsored one the holes on the course. 2017 Big congratulations to Partner, Mike Hammond’s daughter (Abby) and the Bluegrass Force softball team. They recently won the World Fast pitch Connection World Series in Myrtle Beach, SC and finished the season with a 61-10 record. LS is a proud sponsor! 2017 2017 LS was proud to sponsor and participate in the Habitat for Humanity – Liberty Mutual Golf Tournament earlier this week! 2017 LS very own, Pierce W. Hamblin is being presented with the 2017 Distinguished Lawyer Award during the KBA Annual Banquet this evening at 6:30 pm. We wanted to take a moment to thank Mr. Hamblin for all he does for the firm and congratulate him on this notable honor! 2017 Special thanks to Head Coach, Tim Rogers and assistant coaches Brandon Smolley, Brandon Garretson, Brad Hooks and Wes Browne on leading this wonderful group of boys to victory! Both squads were undefeated for the entire season and played each other for the city championship! Way to go guys! 2017 Partner, Bradley C. Hooks presented at the NBI seminar this week about Insurance Coverage Litigation. Mr. Hooks gave an update on Insurance Law, Trends and Recent Developments. We appreciate all of our Partners here at LS taking the time to share their exponential knowledge in the industry. 2017 LS was proud to sponsor the UK College of Law golf tournament today! Our team included: Tom Cooper and the Dean of the College of Law – David Brennan! Way to go guys! 2017 Check out the cover and feature story of this month’s Attorney at Law Magazine. LS’s very own Pierce W. Hamblin shares his thoughts on ‘Shifting the Focus for Successful Mediations!’ “It is the job of a good and honest mediator to let each party know they must seriously examine and consider the legal value of the case,” says Mr. Hamblin. Pierce is a Top 10 and Top 50 KY Super Lawyer for Mediation and recognized as a Best Lawyer in America! Read the full story here. 2017 This month, the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) held their annual Spring Banquet at the Hilary J. Boone Center to recognize notable alumni, graduating third-year students, and the work of the chapter. Partner, John G. McNeill was a ‘keynote’ speaker at this year’s event. Mr. McNeill gave the students invaluable advice and inspired them as they prepare to launch their careers and practice law in the near future. We appreciate John’s dedication to this association. 2017 Our dear friend and Partner, Mark J. Hinkel was inducted into the Lexington Catholic Hall of Fame today. He will forever be remembered and missed by all of us here at Landrum Shouse LLP. 2017 Landrum Shouse LLP has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2017 Edition of U.S. News – BEST LAWYERS! 2017 LS would like to thank Bobbie Wiseman for her 18 years of dedicated service to the firm! We appreciate everything you have done for each of us here at LS. Your warm smile and cordial greetings will definitely be missed. Congratulations on your retirement ~ we wish you all the best! 2017 2017 2016 BIG Congratulations to Partner Jeffrey A. Taylor. With the close of 2016 the Kentucky Trial Court Review results are in and has reported its most prolific trial attorneys for the entire state of Kentucky. Partner Jeff Taylor is ranked in the top 13 most prolific trial attorneys in the state of KY over the past decade. We appreciate all of his dedication to LS and his passion for litigation. Way to go Jeff! 2016 Lacey Fiorella and Dan Murner tried a trip and fall case in Jessamine Circuit Court the week following Thanksgiving. Our client, ARC Development, LLC was the owner of the property where Plaintiff, age 70 at the time, fell after stepping in a depression in the pavement. Plaintiff’s counsel called the depression a hole. The depression was located at the top of a parking space and was designed to allow access to a sewer cleanout. Plaintiff fell as she was returning to her car to retrieve her phone. Plaintiff’s expert testified that the condition was a “severe defect” in the property. Defendant argued Plaintiff’s failure to watch her step while wearing wedge sandals. Plaintiff suffered a fractured patella and fractured 5th metatarsal. She also claimed headaches and neck pain. The medical expenses totaled approximately $25,000. Plaintiff sought $300,000 in pain and suffering at trial. Plaintiff turned down a sum at mediation and opted for trial. The jury deliberated for 15 minutes and returned with a defense verdict. DANIEL E. MURNER Lexington Office Telephone Extension 265 Email: [email protected] 2016 Check it out! LS’s very own, Pierce W. Hamblin been has listed as a Top 10 Top 50 KY Super Lawyer 2017. We are also pleased to announce that Leslie P. Vose has also been listed as Top 25 women by KY Super Lawyers! Both of these Partners have been nominated, researched and gone through the blue ribbon review process. We are thrilled and honored to have them as part of our team. Way to go!!!!!!! Super Lawyers Cover Super Lawyers List 2016 LS celebrated their 28th annual Christmas Gift Wish Program! For the last 27 years Landrum and Shouse has provided Christmas gifts and a Christmas party for the young teens at the Lexington Juvenile Day Treatment Center on Cisco Road. We are thrilled to bring joy to these young people during the holiday season and look forward to many years to come. Special thanks to our volunteers – John McNeill, Tom Cooper, Cheryl Tingle, Bobbie Kouns. 2016 Congratulations to Partner, Leslie P. Vose who has received special recognition of 25 years of certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Way to go Leslie! 2016 Congressional panel calls for new Smithsonian museum of women’s history! Photographed: Commission members, from left, Mary Boies, Marilyn Musgrave, Kathy Wills Wright, Maria Socorro Pesqueira, Emily Rafferty, (LS’s very own) Bridget Bush, Jane Abraham and Pat Mitchell (Photo by Vincent Ricardel). Read the full story here…. 2016 ***CONGRATULATIONS to our 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!*** Super Lawyers: Bennett E. Bayer Larry C. Deener Pierce W. Hamblin – Top 10 Local State and Top 50 for State Michael E. Hammond Bradley C. Hooks John R. Martin John G. McNeill Daniel E. Murner Jeffrey A. Taylor Leslie P. Vose R. Kent Westberry Rising Stars: Elizabeth A. Deener Elizabeth J. Winchell 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® releases 2017 “Best Law Firms” list WASHINGTON – November 1, 2016 – U.S. News World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Firms included in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Landrum Shouse LLP was on the list again for 2017 – we are THRILLED with this fantastic news! CLICK HERE to view a complete list of the Landrum Shouse LLP rankings. CLICK HERE to read the official press release. 2016 In need of a mediator? Look no further – we have the best of the best! Pierce W. Hamblin is taking appointments. Give us a call today 859-255-2424. 2016 Check out the article written by Partner, R. Kent Westberry recently published in the KBA Bench and Bar magazine! ‘ VOTE-BUYING IN KENTUCKY‘ Reprinted with permission of the Kentucky Bar Association 2016 And The Defense Wins Landrum Shouse LLP partner Michael E. Hammond and associate Lacey Fiorella successfully defended Copart of Connecticut and two employees in a wrongful death action that resulted from a fatal motorcycle accident in Louisville, Kentucky. The case was Lauren Savage, et al. v. Copart of Connecticut, et al., 12-CI-06824, in Jefferson County (KY) Circuit Court. The trial spanned two weeks and included testimony from 20 witnesses. The plaintiffs, the estate and widow of the decedent, contended that Copart negligently permitted salvage vehicles that had been sold via auction and transferred to an owner, to be transported unsafely and contrary to Kentucky law. Plaintiff’s counsel contended that Copart should have determined the manner in which the salvage vehicles were to be transported prior to release. The defense focused on the evidence indicating that the accident was actually caused by pallets that were dropped into the road (as opposed to the condition of the auctioned vehicles and their manner of transport) and evidence to suggest that the manner of transport was established hours after pickup from the Copart location and at a different location. During the trial, the court granted the defense’s motions for directed verdict with respect to punitive damages and on a negligent entrustment claim. After four years of litigation, on June 2, 2016, the jury rendered a unanimous defense verdict in favor of Copart and its two employees. Mr. Hammond is a member of the DRI Construction Law and Trucking Law Committees. Ms. Fiorella joined DRI in June 2016. 2016 Landrum Shouse LLP was a proud sponsor of the EKU Risk Management and Insurance Golf Outing this year! We were thrilled to be a part of this event. 2016 The Ronald McDonald House dinner was a huge success, the families were very appreciative. Special thanks to everyone from the LS team that took time to give back! 2016 Landrum Shouse was the proud sponsor of the Susan G. Komen golf tournament this past weekend! We are thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful and worthy organization. 2016 ***Special CONGRATULATIONS to our LS Best Lawyers in America 2017!*** Larry C. Deener Pierce Willard Hamblin John R. Martin John G. McNeill William C. Shouse Jeffrey A. Taylor Leslie P. Vose R. Kent Westberry 2016 Jeff Taylor obtained a defense verdict for his client, McVey Land Development, in federal court in Pikeville, Ky this week. American Towers, plaintiff, sought nearly $1 million in damages with contract attorney fees included against BPI Construction and McVey Land for failures of an access road and tower complex in Floyd County that resulted in landslides and resulting property damage. McVey was the road and tower builder while BPI was the general contractor. The jury reached a defense verdict. 2016 LS volunteers worked hard this past weekend with Habitat for Humanity! We were thrilled to be a part of such a worthy cause and look forward to it again in the near future. 2016 DEFENSE VICTORY for Partner, Jeffrey A. Taylor! Trial in Knox Circuit Court. Plaintiff alleged neck and back injuries with their car being totaled. Defendant admitted partial liability. Plaintiff refused to accept any liability. The jury split liability 50/50. Plaintiff only received $1500 in pain and suffering. Plaintiff also claimed $18,000 in storage fees/property damage and recovered only $2500 from those damages as Defense was successful on motion at trial to limit storage fees. 2016 Landrum Shouse LLP is digging in their heels this weekend to help support Habitat for Humanity! Over 1 Million families are living better lives in better housing since 1976 according to Habitat Humanity. LS is thrilled to take part in such a worthy cause! 2016 R. Kent Westberry has become a Fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers (ABCL). The ABCL is an honorary society for outstanding Criminal Trial Lawyers with admission to Fellowship by invitation only. To qualify for admission, a member must have at least 10 years of criminal trial experience and have tried at least 50 trials of which 30 were felony jury trials. Kent is a long standing partner at Landrum and Shouse. He served as President of the Kentucky Bar Association in 2004-2005 and also served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky. He currently serves as Alternate to the Chair for the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission. 2016 Partner, Jeffrey A. Taylor is speaking at a KJA conference today on trial techniques from a defense perspective in personal injury cases for Kentucky attorneys in Pikeville. 2016 Landrum Shouse LLP partner Michael E. Hammond and associate Lacey Fiorella successfully defended Copart of Connecticut and two employees in a wrongful death action that resulted from a fatal motorcycle accident in Louisville, KY. The trial spanned two weeks and included testimony from 20 witnesses. The plaintiffs, the estate and widow of the decedent, contended that Copart negligently permitted salvage vehicles, that had been sold via auction and transferred to an owner, to be transported unsafely and contrary to Kentucky law. Plaintiff’s counsel contended that Copart should have determined the manner in which the salvage vehicles were to be transported prior to release. The defense focused on the evidence indicating that the accident was actually caused by pallets that were dropped into the road (as opposed to the condition of the auctioned vehicles and their manner of transport) and evidence to suggest that the manner of transport was established hours after pickup from the Copart location and at a different location. During the trial, the court granted the defense’s motions for directed verdict with respect to punitive damages and on a negligent entrustment claim. After four years of litigation, on June 2, 2016, the jury rendered a unanimous defense verdict in favor of Copart and its two employees. 2016 Associate, Erin C.S. Izzo with Landrum Shouse is giving a presentation on important employment law issues at the NBI Seminar this month. Thank you for all you do Erin! 2016 What a huge honor for LS! We were pleasantly surprised to receive the Dean’s Circle Champion award from the UK College of Law. This award is given annually to the firm that reaches 100% participation in the Dean’s Circle Program and contributes the highest per person average among UK Law graduates. Special thanks to Pierce W. Hamblin and Larry C. Deener for receiving this award on our behalf. 2016 BIG Congratulations to Partner, John G. McNeill for being inducted into the UK College of Law Hall of Fame! We are thrilled for Mr. McNeill and all he has accomplished throughout the years. His love of law and his service to this industry is evident. CONGRATS from all your LS family! 2016 Today our Partner and dear friend, Mark J. Hinkel was honored as the recipient of the Law Day Citizen-Lawyer Award. It has been nearly one year since Mark Hinkel was tragically killed. Throughout Mark’s life and career he “demonstrated a sincere desire to maintain and improve the administration of justice, the quality of legal practice and the quality of life for all residents of Fayette County.” Such was the criteria for receiving this award. Mark was a perfect example of a good citizen and a role model for each of us to follow. He was a man of humility who touched many people’s lives over the years, a true testament to someone seizing each and every moment and living life to the absolute fullest. We will forever remember his sense of humor, his love and passion for people, law and family. 2016 Special thanks to Partner, Jeffrey A. Taylor for teaching an insurance seminar for Amica Insurance Company in West Chester, Ohio. The event had a fantastic turn out and was a huge success! 2016 Bridget Bush and Kent Westberry recently obtained Summary Judgment in the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky against claims of tortious interference with contractual relationships and abuse of process. Those claims were brought against our client David Griffin. Griffin v. Jones, 5:12-cv-00163-TBR-LLK. The action arose from a soured business relationship between Charles Jones and David Griffin. In a counterclaim, Jones had sought in excess of $100 million in damages from David Griffin. Summary Judgment had been granted earlier on RICO claims. Opposing Counsel Dressman Benzinger Lavelle. 2016 Partners, R. Kent Westberry and John R. Martin of our Louisville office have both been named a 2016 TOP Lawyer! ** R. Kent Westberry – Criminal Defense Law – White-Collar ** John R. Martin – Personal Injury Law – Defense, Mediation/Arbitration Law Non-Family All of the Top Lawyer winners will be recognized in Louisville Magazine’s spring issue! Way to go Kent and John!!!! 2016 Landrum Shouse has taken home the TEAM SPIRIT award for the Legal Eagles Bowling League Fun Bowl this year! There were a lot of laughs, fun and a few gutter balls – all in all it was a great season. Special thanks to all who participated here at LS. 2016 Landrum Shouse, LLP, is proud to sponsor the Greater Lexington Paralegal Association’s monthly CLE session on March 17, 2016. This month’s topic is “Trucking Accident Investigation: From Date of Loss to Trial Date.” 2016 Landrum Shouse LLP is pleased to announce that Aziza Ashy-Jones has joined the firm and will focus her practice in the areas of Civil Litigation and Insurance Defense. Ms. Jones is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where she earned her B.A. in 2006. She then earned her J.D. from Western New England University in 2009. Welcome to the firm! 2016 BIG Congratulations to Partner, Pierce W. Hamblin on achieving Senior Fellow status through the Litigation Counsel of America. This is a huge milestone for Mr. Hamblin! LCA – The Litigation Counsel of America. A close-knit, peer- selected, and aggressively diverse honorary society of 3,500 of the best trial lawyers you will find anywhere. Less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers, vigorously vetted for skills, expertise, and service; an invitation-only collegial network of lawyers who effectively represent clients across North America and around the world. LCA. “Litigation Counsel of America” 02/2016. www.litcounsel.org 2016 LS would like to congratulate Pierce W. Hamblin and John R. Martin on this prestigious honor. The NADN is a professional association whose membership consists of neutrals distinguished by their hands-on experience in the field of civil commercial conflict resolution, and by their commitment to methods of alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Hamblin has been inducted as a charter member of the NADN. CONGRATS! 2016 LS would like to congratulate Pierce W. Hamblin and John R. Martin on this prestigious honor. The NADN is a professional association whose membership consists of neutrals distinguished by their hands-on experience in the field of civil commercial conflict resolution, and by their commitment to methods of alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Hamblin has been inducted as a charter member of the NADN. CONGRATS! 2016 Please join me in congratulating our very own, Jeffrey A. Taylor, Partner at Landrum Shouse LLP. The Kentucky Trial Court Review has ranked him in the top 15 for cases tried to jury in the last 10 years all over the Commonwealth. Way to go Jeff! 2015 2015 Landrum Shouse LLP has been a long time sponsor of the annual Toys for Tots Drive. Our firm works with the Louisville Bar Association and the Salvation Army to help collect toys year after year. Attached is our latest photo from our Louisville office and their efforts in supporting such a wonderful cause! Special thanks to Partner our Louisville office staff for putting this together. 2015 UK Army ROTC Inducts Three Community Leaders Into Wall of Fame Three University of Kentucky Army ROTC alumni and community leaders were honored last week with induction into the UK Army ROTC Wall of Fame. Inductees included Lt. Col. (retired) Keith Jackson, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services chief; attorney Pierce Hamblin; and Maj. (retired) Marty Pinkston. At the UK Army ROTC annual Mentorship Breakfast Thursday, Feb. 26, cadets, UK Army ROTC leadership and guests gathered to praise the men for their contributions in the United States Army and to the UK community. Inductees also shared their experiences as soldiers and UK Army ROTC cadets, and offered words of wisdom to current cadets. “They served during their military career with confidence, commitment and character, leaving lasting legacies and positive impacts on those they led. And they continue to do so by leading in our communities, supporting soldiers and veterans, and mentoring our cadets,” said Lt. Col. and Professor of Military Science Shawn Umbrell. “They have given and continued to give in ways that honor our profession and create a better environment for those around them. So we honor them this morning by inducting them into our Wall of Fame.” Jackson, the first African American to serve as fire chief in Lexington, graduated from UK with a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1987. A cadet in Army ROTC at UK, he also commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. After serving 27 years in the reserves and a 12-month deployment in Iraq, Jackson joined the Lexington Division of Fire in 1991, working his way up from paramedic, captain, and major to interim chief. In 2012, he was named permanent chief. Jackson credited the U.S. Army and UK Army ROTC with helping him find direction during his sophomore year of college. “I chose to become a member of the United States Army and it actually helped save me, saved my life as far as a direction…it gave me my mantra. My mantra has always been ‘opportunity is the great equalizer,’ and that means that given the opportunity to do good things, you can do good things,” Jackson said at the ceremony. Pinkston, former deputy commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA), graduated from UK in 1979 with a degree in history and commissioned as a second lieutenant. After four years of active duty in Texas, Pinkston returned to the Bluegrass to serve more than 20 years in the Kentucky Army National Guard. After a post in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and several in KDVA, eventually being appointed deputy commissioner, Pinkston retired in 2008. Sharing a story about one of his mentors, Pinkston advised UK Army ROTC cadets, saying, “If that mentor doesn’t walk up and grab you by the stacking swivel and say, ‘I’m your mentor,’ go find one.” Hamblin, a litigator at Landrum and Shouse and adjunct professor at the UK College of Law, received his degree in business administration from UK and commissioned as a second lieutenant through UK Army ROTC in 1973. In 1977, he received his juris doctor from the UK College of Law, and in 1986 graduated from the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (JAG School) at the University of Virginia. A distinguished graduate of the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer Course for 1977-1978, Hamblin ended his service as JAG Officer for an Army Training Brigade. “How do you learn leadership? How do you learn to care for others and let them know it? How do you go through life without letting your actions be influenced by your fears?” Hamblin asked cadets. “You do exactly what you’re doing. You take your military training, your military profession, and that teaches you all three things.” 2015 Congratulations to LS’s own – Pierce W. Hamblin on starting his 36th year teaching Litigation Skills to Senior Law Students at the UK College of Law! BIG Congratulations to our 2016 Super Lawyers Rising Stars! 2016 Super Lawyers: Bennett E. Bayer Larry C. Deener Pierce W. Hamblin – named TOP 10 for state locally and Top 50 in the state Michael E. Hammond Bradley C. Hooks John R. Martin John G. McNeill Daniel E. Murner Jeffrey A. Taylor Leslie P. Vose R. Kent Westberry 2016 Rising Stars: Elizabeth A. Deener Elizabeth J. Winchell 2015 Associate, Erin C.S. Izzo has been invited to teach a CLE seminar on FMLA/ADA compliance for NBI. Special thanks to Erin for her hard-work and dedication. 2015 LS salutes America’s Veterans! We appreciate everything you have done for us, your service to our country and for our freedom. We want to thank LS’s own – (Of Counsel) Thomas M. Cooper, (Partners) Pierce W. Hamblin, Larry C. Deener, Daniel E. Murner and (Paralegal) Casey Ames for your service to our country. 2015 Landrum Shouse LLP ranked in 2016 “Best Law Firms” Lexington, KY, United States — U.S. News World Report and Best Lawyers, for the sixth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Landrum Shouse LLP has been ranked in the 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 11 practice areas. Firms included in the 2016 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Read the Full Press Release>> 2015 U.S. Dept. of Labor to Revitalize Overtime Protection for Employees Written by: Erin C.S. Izzo The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees eligible employees a minimum wage and overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week. However, there are a number of exemptions to that guarantee. The “white collar” exemption contained in 29 C.F.R. 541 is based in part on a minimum salary level, with those exceeding it potentially being exempted from FLSA overtime protection. More than a decade has passed without any change in the minimum salary level, while at the same time the federal minimum wage has increased. This has resulted in certain low-paid salaried employees finding themselves without overtime protection. In March 2014, President Obama directed the U.S. Department of Labor to update FLSA regulations, and in particular the “white collar” exemption, in order to modernize and simplify the regulations while maintaining the FLSA’s intended overtime protections. Read the full post >> 2015 Partner Daniel E. Murner was a feature speaker today at the TIDA industry seminar in San Antonio, TX. The Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) is a nonprofit association with members devoted to sharing knowledge and resources for the defense of the trucking industry. Founded in 1993, TIDA has become the organization of choice for over 1500 motor carriers, trucking insurers, defense attorneys and claims servicing companies. With over 550 people in attendance this year, the seminar is shaping up to be another huge success. TIDA brings motor carriers, trucking insurers, defense attorneys, and claims servicing companies together to share their knowledge and resources in defense of the trucking industry. Special thanks to Mr. Murner for taking the time to speak today. 2015 LS Partners Daniel E. Murner and Michael E. Hammond are attending the 2015 TIDA Annual Industry Seminar. We want to thank them for their continued dedication to the Trucking Industry Defense Association. 2015 Special thanks to the Zombie cycling club, the city of Georgetown and everyone who attended the Mark J. Hinkel memorial this past Sunday. He will always remain near and dear to our hearts at LS. 2015 **MEMORIAL RIDE HONORING MARK HINKEL** Please join the Bluegrass Cycling Club and the Zombie Cycling Team on Sunday, October 11 for a memorial ride and Ghost Bike dedication remembering and honoring Mark Hinkel. Mark was participating in the 2015 Horsey Hundred and at mile 99 he was hit by a vehicle and died as a result of the injuries he sustained. The Bluegrass Cycling Club has been working with the city of Georgetown and Mark’s Zombie Zone Cycling Team over the past …several months to remember Mark through the installation of a Ghost Bike on Lemon’s Mill Road. We will be dedicating the memorial and remembering Mark during the ceremony on Sunday. The gathering point for the memorial ride will be at the Georgetown College Toyota Football Stadium located on Stadium Drive off of Lemon’s Mill Road in Georgetown. Mark Hinkel Memorial Ride And Ghost Bike Dedication Time: Cyclists should plan to arrive between 12:00 – 12:30 pm the procession to the memorial site will leave the stadium at 12:45 pm. The ride: The procession will have a police escort front and back. The Zombie Zone Cycling Team will lead the procession followed by other cyclists, followed by people attending the ceremony in cars. The memorial site is approximately 1 mile straight down Lemon’s Mill Road from the gathering point. A portion of Lemon’s Mill Road will be closed during the ride and ceremony. Following the ceremony, cyclists will ride back to the stadium, where maps and cue sheets will be available for those who would like to do a longer ride. These rides will be “all comers” rides and will not have designated ride leaders. Restroom facilities will be available at the football stadium. This event will happen rain or shine. For more information, visit the Bluegrass Cycling Club site. 2015 Partner Bradley C. Hooks taught at the Insurance Bad Faith seminar for NBI last week. Special thanks to him! 2015 Please join me in congratulating our very own, Jeffrey A. Taylor, Partner at Landrum Shouse LLP who has been named the Best Lawyers in America – LAWYER OF THE YEAR 2015-16 for Lexington Insurance Defense and Litigation! 2015 BIG congratulations to Erin C.S. Izzo on receiving an BV Preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell®. This rating is one of the most respected in the industry and recognizes lawyers for their legal ability and professional ethical standards. Keep up the hard work! 2015 2015 HOT OFF THE PRESS! Landrum Shouse LLP is pleased to announce our Best Lawyers in America list for 2016. BIG recognition for Pierce W. Hamblin and Larry C. Deener as they were both named Lawyer of the Year for 2016! Best Lawyers is the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide to the legal profession worldwide. This is a huge honor for everyone, congratulations to you all. 2016 LS list: William C. Shouse, Pierce W. Hamblin (Lawyer of the Year), Larry C. Deener (Lawyer of the Year), Jeffrey A. Taylor, John G. McNeill, Leslie P. Vose, John R. Martin, R. Kent Westberry. 2015 Partner, R. Kent Westberry (past KBA President) has been asked to serve on the KBA Board or Governors Rules Committee who represents Respondents in Bar Discipline matters. Congratulations Mr. Westberry! 2015 Congrats – Leslie P. Vose, Greg Jackson and paralegal Kendra Payne on receiving a defense verdict in Madison County. Leslie’s team represented the Madison County ambulance service and an ambulance driver in a personal injury claim. 2015 BIG Congratulations to Partner Jeff Taylor. The Kentucky Trial Court Reporter listed him as a top 32 trial attorney for the entire state of Kentucky. Jeff has had numerous defense verdicts all over the state and most recently achieved a UIM defense verdict for Liberty Mutual involving 2 back fractures in a clear liability case. Keep up the good work Jeff – we appreciate all you do! 2015 Landrum Shouse LLP was a proud hole sponsor (#4) of the Blue Grass Claims Association golf outing today! The scramble is being played at the University Club of KY Golf Course – we wish all the players well! 2015 Landrum Shouse LLP is pleased to announce that Pierce W. Hamblin has been invited to join the prestigious Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. The CLM is a nonpartisan alliance comprised of thousands of insurance companies, corporations, Corporate Counsel, Litigation and Risk Managers, claims professionals and attorneys. Through education and collaboration the organization’s goals are to create a common interest in the representation by firms of companies, and to promote and further the highest standards of litigation management in pursuit of client defense. Selected attorneys and law firms are extended membership by invitation only based on nominations from CLM Fellows. Find out more about Mr. Hamblin. 2015 BLUE GRASS AIRPORT RECEIVES ARCHITECTURAL AWARD FOR NEW WESTSIDE HANGARS Lexington, KY – May 13, 2015 – This week the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) recognized Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport with the General Aviation Architectural Project of the Year Award. This award recognizes the airport for its excellence in designing new private aircraft hangars that reflect the surrounding horse farms and neighboring Keeneland Race Course. Read the Press Release 2015 Elizabeth A. Deener has been appointed as a public member of the Sixth Circuit Advisory Committee on Rules.” Ms. Deener also served as a delegate to the Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference in 2012 and 2015. Congratulations on this prestigious honor. 2015 The annual list is out — check out who made the TOP 10 Kentucky Super Lawyers list! Big congratulations to Pierce W. Hamblin. As reported in the KY Super Lawyers magazine ~ When it comes to mediating disputes, Landrum Shouse’s Pierce W. Hamblin is a pro. Also an accomplished defense litigator, the Lexington lawyer’s tactics include humor, listening skills, persuasion – and an Elvis shrine. He is one of the many exceptional lawyers listed in the Super Lawyers magazine. 2015 As reported from the Lexington Herald Leader – congratulations to Landrum Shouse’s very own, Pierce W. Hamblin. Three University of Kentucky Army ROTC alumni and community leaders have been inducted into the UK Army ROTC Wall of Fame. Inductees were retired Lt. Col. Keith Jackson, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services chief; attorney Pierce Hamblin from Landrum Shouse; and retired Maj. Marty Pinkston. Jackson, the first black fire chief in Lexington, graduated from UK with a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1987. Pinkston, former deputy commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, graduated from UK in 1979 with a degree in history and was commissioned a second lieutenant. Hamblin, a litigator at Landrum Shouse and adjunct professor at the UK College of Law, received his degree in business administration from UK and was commissioned as a second lieutenant through UK Army ROTC in 1973. 2015 R. Kent Westberry and Bridget M. Bush of our Louisville office had a big victory in Community Ties of America v. NDT Care Services, et al. 3:12CV-429-CRS-JDM, in U.S. District Court for the Western District. They represented Stephen and Barbara Foreman, who were sued for 14 counts of business torts. Community Ties (represented by Bingham Greenebaum Doll) sought $6 million in alleged damages. Three years, sixteen depositions and hundreds of pages of briefing later, Judge Simpson granted our motion for summary judgment on all counts. 2015 2015 BLUE GRASS AIRPORT ANNOUNCES BOARD OFFICERS FOR 2015 – Congratulations to Partner, Larry C. Deener from Landrum Shouse LLP. Lexington, KY − January 20, 2015 − The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board is pleased to announce it has appointed Larry C. Deener as Chair of the Board for 2015. W.V. Alford, Jr., USN, Ret. has been appointed as Vice Chair, Elizabeth Woodward, CPA has been appointed as Treasurer, and Doris P. Benson has been re-appointed as Secretary. Mr. Deener is a partner in the law firm of Landrum Shouse, LLP in its Lexington Offices. He also serves as Chair of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation. He has served previously as a member of The Aviation Museum of Kentucky Board of Trustees and as past president of the Lexington Philharmonic Society in 2001-02 and 2007-09. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve, holds a commercial pilot license with an instrument rating for single engine airplanes and is a glider pilot. Mr. Deener has been a member of the Airport Board since July 2010. Other members of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board include Roszalyn Akins, James Coles, Richard Hopgood, Kelley Sloane and Nancy Wiser. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board is the governing body for Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport. Its 10 volunteer members are appointed by the Mayor of Lexington and approved by the Urban County Council. Blue Grass Airport, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is served by four major airlines providing convenient non-stop service to 14 major hub cities and connecting service to hundreds of destinations worldwide. Receive the latest Blue Grass Airport news by liking us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bluegrassairport or following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bgairport. 2015 Please help us congratulate Jeffrey A. Taylor on being chosen to serve on the board for the Kentucky Defense Counsel. This is a huge honor! Keep up the hard work Jeff! 2015 And the Defense Wins! Published 1-21-15 by DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar Congratulations to Larry C. Deener from Landrum Shouse LLP Plaintiff asked for $27 million for ongoing problems, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. The jury deliberated for two hours and returned a unanimous verdict of no liability on both the design defect and failure to warn claims. Read the whole story And the Defense Wins! 2015 The BIG GUY Pierce Hamblin’s tactical weapons include humor, listening skills and powers of persuasion. Plus an Elvis shrine. Article by: RJ Smith Photography by: Shaun Ring Super Lawyers Ohio Kentucky 2015 Pierce W. Hamblin greets visitors warmly. “Come in! I have a gift for you,” he says with a grin. He smiles while you wait for it. Then he pulls out a bag of MMs. He likes to make a good first impression. He likes to make a good last impression, too, as well as a good everything-in-between impression. This is not hard for the 6-foot-7 litigator, mediator and teacher, muscular-hulky at age 63 like a Kentucky oak. He has achieved an impressive distinction in each of the fields he has entered. But when you meet him, what most comes across is a will to connect. Hamblin is a partner at Landrum Shouse, which employed him 37 years ago, fresh from law school. He was born in Lexington and has remained there ever since. When he was growing up, Lexington had about 25,000 people, and it seemed like everyone knew everyone else. With a population of more than 300,000, it doesn’t feel like it’s changed that much. “It still has that small-town culture to it,” he says. “It’s friendly, and you can go five miles any way from my building and you will be in horse-farm country. So at the end of the day, after fighting in court or doing tough mediations, one can take a five-mile jaunt and be in a peaceful place. I find that comforting.” The defense lawyer has made a reputation primarily for his work on insurance cases. When someone is in an accident and is sued, his or her insurance company hires Hamblin to represent its client. He has worked many products liability, automobile accident, and medical and legal malpractice cases. Read the full story 2014 Landrum and Shouse LLP is pleased to announce 13 of their attorneys have been recognized as Kentucky Super Lawyers ® and 4 attorneys recognized as Kentucky Rising Stars® for 2015. We would also like to give notable recognition to LS’s very own, Pierce W. Hamblin who has been recognized as a Top 10 Kentucky Super Lawyer® for Mediation and Leslie P. Vose recognized as a Top 25 Female Kentucky Super Lawyer® for Employment and Labor Law.Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Attorneys chosen as a Rising Star are recognized as the next up-and coming professionals in the state of Kentucky. Landrum Shouse LLP 2015 Kentucky Super Lawyers® include: Bennett E. Bayer, Larry C. Deener, Pierce W. Hamblin, Michael E. Hammond, Mark J. Hinkel, John R. Martin, John G. McNeill, Daniel E. Murner, Jeffrey A. Taylor, Leslie P. Vose, R. Kent Westberry. The Landrum Shouse LLP 2015 Rising Stars® include: Elizabeth A. Deener and Elizabeth J. Winchell. Congratulations on this prestigious award and recognition! 2014 2014 Please help us celebrate and congratulate Jeffrey A. Taylor as he receives the Kentucky Defense Counsel – LAWYER OF THE YEAR Award today in Louisville, KY. 2014 John G. McNeill received the Upholding the Torch of Excellence Award at the 24th Annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards Celebration 2014 2014 2014 BIG announcement! Landrum Shouse LLP has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2015 Edition of U.S. news – Best Lawyers “BEST LAW FIRMS” for Kentucky. We are humbled and honored! 2014 Nine Landrum Shouse LLP Attorneys Named to 2015 Best Lawyers ® in America List 2014 BIG Congratulations to Mark J. Hinkel from Landrum Shouse LLP who has been named the Best Lawyers – LAWYER OF THE YEAR – 2014-15 for Lexington Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers. 2014 2014 July 2014 – Landrum and Shouse’s very own, Erin C.S. Izzo has been appointed to the Alumni Council for Dartmouth College as the Regional At-Large Representative for the Atlantic States for a three year term beginning July 1, 2014. The Dartmouth Alumni Council consists of 125 members representing various alumni organizations, faculty, and undergraduate bodies for the College. Its mission is to work with the Trustees, faculty, students and administration to sustain a fully informed, representative, and engaged exchange of information and sentiment between alumni and the College, and to enhance and inspire alumni involvement that furthers the mission of the College. The Atlantic States region consists of Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. 2014 June 20 th, 2014 – John R. Martin is being honored today and will be receiving the 2014 KBA Bruce K. Davis Bar Service Award. Way to go John — thank you for all you do! 2014 CONGRATULATIONS Larry C. Deener on receiving the 2013 Chase College of Law Outstanding Alumnus Award. Read his story below….. “Dedication” describes the life of Chase College of Law graduate, Larry Deener. Dedication to family. Dedication to country. Dedication to work and community. Dedication to family begins with his wife of 42 years, Martha. “Her support and guidance over the past 42 years has been the most important factor in my career;” he says. Dedication is also present in his relationship to his daughter, Elizabeth, who also works at the offices of Landrum and Shouse LLP, in Lexington, Ky., where the father and daughter are law partners. Deener’s theme of dedication can be seen in his service as an active duty Captain in the United States Air Force, prior to attending law school. After active duty, Deener attended NKU Chase College of Law, where he was the editor in chief of the Northern Kentucky Law Review and earned recognition as Distinguished Graduate. Deener was a member of the Order of the Curia and co-author of “Legal Ethics in Kentucky:” Upon graduation, Deener served as a law clerk to the late Justice Robert O. Lukowsky, Kentucky Supreme Court, before joining Landrum Shouse LLP in Lexington, Ky., where he has practiced law since 1980. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association Ethics Committee and serves on the Board of the Fayette County Bar Association Foundation. After law school, he continued service in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, where he rose to the rank of Lt. Col before retiring in 1999. In his home community, Deener has served as an Elder, Deacon, Trustee of the Second Presbyterian Church and on the Board of the Aviation Museum of Kentucky. In 2012 his service to others and the community were recognized when he was presented a National Philanthropy Day Award. Deener is a former board member and board president of the Lexington Philharmonic Society and the current Board Chair of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation. Larry Deener remains an active private and commercial pilot, and serves as the vice chair and treasurer for the Lexington Fayette Urban County Blue Grass Airport Board. Written by: NKU Alumni Association 2014 Pierce Hamblin elected as president of Fayette County Bar Association 2014 2014 Landrum Shouse is pleased to introduce our attorneys who have been named to Super Lawyers for 2014. They are Pierce W. Hamblin, R. Kent Westberry, John G. McNeill, Larry C. Deener, Mark J. Hinkel, John R. Martin, Jr., Jeffrey A. Taylor, Leslie P. Vose, Daniel E. Murner, Michael E. Hammond, and Elizabeth A. Deener. 2014 Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Attorneys Bennett E. Bayer Thomas M. Cooper Larry C. Deener Pierce W. Hamblin Michael E. Hammond Mark J. Hinkel John R. Martin, Jr. John G. McNeill Mark L. Moseley Daniel E. Murner William C. Shouse Jeffrey A. Taylor Leslie P. Vose R. Kent Westberry 2014 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® releases 2014 ‘Best Law Firms’ list 2014 Congratulations to the 2014 class of Best Lawyers of America: Larry C. Deener, Pierce W. Hamblin, Mark J. Hinkel, John G. McNeill, John R. Martin, Jr., and R. Kent Westberry. 2013 Pierce W. Hamblin has been named as Lexington Mediation Attorney of the Year 2013 by Super Lawyers. Congratulations on this prestigious honor. 2013 Eight lawyers from Landrum Shouse LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). They are Pierce W. Hamblin, R. Kent Westberry, Leslie P. Vose, Larry C. Deener, John R. Martin, Jr., John G. McNeill and Mark J. Hinkel. 2012 Pierce W. Hamblin has been named to the Kentucky Super Lawyers list as one of the top 10 attorneys in Kentucky for 2012. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers.Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines and in leading city and regional magazines across the country. Super Lawyers magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, go to superlawyers.com. The first Super Lawyers list was published in 1991 and by 2009 the rating service had expanded nationwide. In February 2010 Super Lawyers was acquired by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for business and professionals. 2012 Most Prolific Trial Law Firms 2013-Ranked 1st 2012-Ranked 3rd 2011-Ranked 5th 2010-Ranked 3rd 2009-Ranked 4th 2008-Ranked 5th 2007-Ranked 3rd 2006-Ranked 2nd 2005-Ranked 4th 2004-Ranked 3rd 2003-Ranked 3rd 2001-Ranked 4th 2011 We are proud of our ranking with the Kentucky Trial Verdict Reporter. We are listed as the third most prolific trial law firms in the last thirteen years from 1998 – 2011. 2011 The Best Lawyers in America We are pleased to announce that Pierce W. Hamblin , John R. Martin, Jr., Larry C. Deener, Mark J. Hinkel and R. Kent Westberry and John G. McNeill have been selected by their peers to be included in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. 2009 August 2009 Congratulations to John McNeill and his trial team of Elizabeth Deener, Lakesha and Freida Werkmeister on a defense victory in Fayette Circuit Court in defense of superintendent, Stu Silberman, and the Fayette County Schools in a discrimination case brought by a former school principal. This highly publicized trial was hard fought and lasted over a week. John and his team did a tremendous job for our clients. Well done! 2009 Kentucky Super Lawyers 2009 We are pleased to announce the inclusion of John R. Martin, Jr., Pierce W. Hamblin , and Mark J. Hinkel on the 2009 Kentucky Super Lawyers list. John R. Martin, Jr. – Personal Injury Defense: General Pierce W. Hamblin – Alternative Dispute Resolution Mark J. Hinkel – Workers’ Compensation 2009 Top 50 Lawyers We are pleased to announce that Pierce W. 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