KDC welcomes its newest member:

Courtney Lynn Rosser of Robinson and Havens, PSC, Lexington.  Ms. Rosser graduated from law school at the University of Kentucky and practices in the area of medical malpractice.  She is a member of DRI and sponsored by KDC member, Clayton Robinson.

KDC member, Mary Katherine Bing, is now practicing law at Gess Mattingly & Atchison, P.S.C. in Lexington.

Turn to page 11 of the August 2017 edition of For the Defense to see a great picture of former KDC President, Pat Moloney, now serving as DRI Southern Region Director.  

KDC welcomes Tonya Rager of Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC, Lexington.  Ms. Rager graduated from law school at the University of Kentucky and practices in the areas of Appellate, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Product Liability, Professional Liability and Tort.  She is a member of DRI and is sponsored by KDC member, David Trevey.

KDC welcomes it newest member --

Ryan Daniel Nafziger of Phillips Parker Orberson & Arnett PLC, Louisville.  Mr. Nafziger is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Brandeis School of Law and practices in the areas of Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Premises, and Tort.  Mr. Nafziger is sponsored by KDC member, Joseph Effinger.

Jason C. Kuhlman is now working at The Law Office of Jason C. Kulhman, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.  Jason is a former KDC Director and is the individual responsible for getting Common Defense off the ground.  The best to Jason in this new position.

KDC wishes to congratulate its past president, Casey Stansbury of Mazanec Raskin & Ryder Co LPA, Lexington on his selection as one of this year's recipients of the DRI Davis Carr Outstanding Committee Chair Award.  This award honors a current or immediate past DRI Committee Chair whose committee has achieved its stated goals including presenting successful seminars and producing high-quality publications, who has increased committee membership, who has motivated committee membership participation including participation by minorities, who has created and implemented new projects, and who has filled all required committee leadership positions.

Casey received notice of this honor in a letter dated July 21, 2017 from DRI President, John Cuttino, and DRI Executive Director, John Kouris.

Congratulations on a job well done, Casey!

The law firm of Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Little & Dexter, PSC will no longer be utilizing a post office box.  Mail may now be addressed to their offices located at 114 South Fourth Street, Danville, KY 40422-1826.

Lawyers Mutual is seeking candidates for the office of Executive Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer.  This officer reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of the company’s objectives; overseeing its short term and long term profitability and growth; ensuring effective claims resolution; complying with all legal and regulatory insurance requirements; and managing the company’s day-to-day operations and staff of eight. The successful candidate must possess a juris doctorate degree; be licensed to practice law; and have the skills to make presentations to groups and to motivate staff.  Interested candidates should send a resume with salary request to President Ruth Baxter, P.O. Box 353, Carrollton, KY 41008 or Rbaxter@cbkylaw.com by August 30, 2017. For a complete job description go to LMICK.com.

KDC welcomes its three newest members, all practicing at Fowler Bell in Lexington, Kentucky and sponsored by KDC Past President, Guy Colson.

Shawn D. Chapman is a 2002 University of Kentucky College of Law graduate.  Mr. Chapman's practice includes Appellate, Business Litigation, Commercial, General Liability, Insurance and Tort law.

Christopher G. Colson is a 2009 University of Kentucky College of Law graduate.  Mr. Colson practices in the areas of Auto, Business Litigation and Insurance.

Matthew David Ellison is a 2005 University of Kentucky College of Law graduate.  Mr. Ellison practices in the areas of Appellate, Insurance and Property law.