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Christopher Turner

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Honors and AwardsAV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of competence and ethics as voted on by legal piers Super Lawyers®
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SummaryCaywood Prewitt has over 25 years of litigating cases involving bodily injury, insurance disputes, bad faith, and contract law. He has tried cases in a large number of jurisdictions from the coal fields in Eastern Kentucky to the Commonwealth’s urban areas in Lexington, Northern Kentucky and Louisville. He has extensive legal knowledge in the areas of automobile accidents and insurance, trucking accidents, premises liability and unfair claims settlement practices. Prior to practicing law, Caywood taught college level English literature and composition. In his spare time, he enjoys restoring a Victorian era home in downtown Lexington, travel, University of Kentucky Basketball, listening to a wide variety of music (Messiaen to Iggy Pop), reading obituaries, and cooking.
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Education and MembershipsUniversity of Kentucky (B.A., 1986; M.A., 1989, J.D., 1993) Moot Court Board, 1992-93 International Moot Court Team, 1993 Kentucky Bar Association, 1993 to present Fayette County Bar Association, 1993 to present
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Community ServiceChrist Church Cathedral, Verger: 2015 to present Member of Vestry: 2015-2017 Junior Warden: 2016 Senior Warden: 2017 Finance Committee: 2018 Special Projects Committee: 2019 to present Church Under the Bridge, Board Member for homeless ministry, 2015 to 2017 Moveable Feast, Volunteer for homeless food ministry, 2016 to 2019 Lafayette Senior High School Choir Boosters Board of Directors: 2015 to 2018 Chair: Committee to Redraft Bylaws
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SummaryCrystal Moore has over 12 years of legal experience in a variety of areas including litigation, administrative law, workers' compensation, federal black lung, real estate, landlord-tenant disputes, and collections. Her primary focus has been on the defense of employers in litigation, where her passion lies. Crystal has also spent time as a stay-at-home mother to her two boys. She enjoys time with her family, running, and baking.
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Honors and AwardsJournal of Natural Resources and Enviromental Law Published Comment, Published Note, Most Outstanding 2L Staff Member, Best Comment Valedictorian, Pikeville College Class of 2000
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Education and MembershipsUniversity of Kentucky (J.D. 2003) Journal of Natural Resources and Enviromental Law (2001-2003) Pikeville College (B.A. English and Psychology; 2010) Kentucky Bar Association, 2003 to present
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Community ServiceSouthland Christian Church, Volunteer Red Oak Elementary, Volunteer East Jessamine Middle School, SBDM Council East Jessamine Track/ Cross Country Boosters, President
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Honors and Awards2012 Pro Bono Best New Law Firm Award, Fayette County Bar Association Best Note, Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Law, 2001
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Education and MembershipsHanover College (B.A. Business Administation/ Economics, 1998) University of Kentucky (J.D., 2001) Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Law (now called the Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Law), 1999 to 2001. Kentucky Bar Association, 2001 to present Fayette County Bar Association, 2001 to present American Bar Association, 2002 to present
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Community ServiceLegal Aid of the Bluegrass; Legal pro-bono services involving domestic relations, neglect/ abuse/ abandonment, 2012 to present YMCA of Central Kentucky, Volunteer youth soccer and t-ball coach, 2018 to present Liberty Elementary School PTA, 2019 to present, Volunteer & Member; “Real Men Read” program.
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Publishing“Sunshine Patriot or Cold War Casualty: An Examination of Wrongful Exposure Suits Brought by Nuclear Complex Employees,” Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law, Vol. 16:2.
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SummaryFor the last 15 years, Christopher S. Turner has developed a wide array of civil-litigation experience: auto and truck accident litigation, bodily injury, insurance coverage disputes, insurance bad faith, products liability, construction defects, employment law, education law (including IDEA administrative hearings), probate, and property disputes. Prior to joining the firm, Chris clerked for former Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Rick A. Johnson. He has won jury trials and appeals in several venues. In law school he was a member of the first Kentucky Innocence Project. Chris was instrumental in overturnung a rape conviction of a man who was wrongly convicted. Chris is a former college football player who now finds himself coaching youth soccer. He is happiest hiking with his family, watching his beloved Cincinnati Reds, fishing with his son, or stargazing. Chris’ wife, Dr. Lisa Turner, is an associate professor at Berea College.
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Community ServiceDavid has spent many years serving on Boards of Youth Sports Organizations and coaching. He also enjoyed serving as a broadcaster of high school baseball games and tournaments
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Honors and AwardsAV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, highest level of competence and ethics as voted on by legal peers. Super Lawyers
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SummaryDavid Jones has over 35 years of litigation experience in the areas of business, construction law, personal injury defense, motor vehicle/ heavy truck/ school bus litigation, premises liability, and school board defense. David has tried cases on a wide variety of claims in Federal and State courts from the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky to the urban areas of Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, and Northern Kentucky. David was born in Harlan, Kentucky and grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He lives in Georgetown with his wife Tracey. He enjoys boating and outdoor recreation when not attending UK football, basketball, and baseball games.
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Education and MembershipsGeorgetown College (B.A., American Studies, 1983) Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, J.D. 1988 Kentucky Bar Association, 1993 to present Fayette County Bar Association, 1994 to present Louisville Bar Association, 1988 to 2008
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Education and MembershipsIndiana University (B.A. Telecommunications, 1983) University of Kentucky (J.D., 1988) Kentucky Law Journal, 1987 to 1988 Kentucky Bar Association, 1988 to present Fayette County Bar Association, 1988 to present American Bar Association, 2021 to present National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, 2021 to present
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SummaryChristopher R. Jenkins has over 30 years of handling complex litigation and castastrophic losses, including wrongful death and multi-fatality cases. He has handled product liability, medical malpractice, truck and automobile accidents, fire-related fatalities, cases involving elevators and escalators, employment law, domestic relations, immigration, SSD/SSI and Chapter 13B administrative and workers' compensation proceedings. He enjoys playing bluegrass music in his spare time and spending time with his family.
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Community ServiceLegal Aid of the Bluegrass, handled domestic relations cases, 2012 to present Appalred Legal Aid, handled social security redetermination hearings, 2015 to present Southland Christian Church, volunteer for television production team, 2013 to present; volunteer lay counselor, 2017 to 2019 Bread of Life, volunteer and board secretary for homeless food ministry, 2014 to present
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Honors and AwardsAV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of competence and ethics as voted on by legal piers; 2018 Nick of Time Award, AppalRed Legal Aid 2015 Pro Bono Participation Award, Legal aid of the Bluegrass 2012 Pro Bono Best New Law Firm Award, Fayette County Bar Association;
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Community ServiceLegal Aid of the Bluegrass, providing legal services to indigent clients, 1991 to present Lexington Directions, Correspondence Secretary, 2019 to 20; member since 2015 Providence Montesorri School Board of Education, 2002 to 2005
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SummaryBarbara A. Kriz has been litigating cases for over 33 years in both state and federal courts. She has extensive experience in employment, civil rights, school and general tort law. She has conducted independent investigations into allegations of workplace discrimination on behalf of employers and government agencies. She has been sought as a lecturer in the areas of worker' compensation, civil rights and employment law.
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Published CasesDoe v. Logan, 602 S.W 3d 177 (Ky. App. 2020) Furtula v. University of Kentucky, 438 S.W. 3d 303 (Ky. 2014) Mitchell v. University of Kentucky, 366 S.W. 3d 895 (Ky. 2012) Prater v. Catt, 443 S.W. 3d 6 (Ky. App. 2014) Lindsey v. Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky, 552 S.W. 3d 77 (Ky. App. 2018) Mendez v. UK, 357 S.W. 3d 534, (Ky. App. 2011) Mitchell v. UK, 366 S.W. 3d 895 (Ky. 2012) Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Massarone, 326 F. 3d 813 (6th Cir. 2003) Thompson v. Budd Company, 199 F. 3d 799 (6th Cir. 1999) Morrow v. Stivers, Ky. App. 836 S.W.2d 424 (1992) Estep v. B.F. Saul, Ky. App. 843 S.W.2d 911 (1992) Sallee v. GTE South, Inc., Ky. 839 S.W.2d 277 (1992) Edmonson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 725 S.W.2d 595 (1987) Caudill v. Commonwealth, Ky. App. 723 S.W.2d 881 (1986) McKee v. Commonwealth, Ky. App. 720 S.W.2d 343 (1986)
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Honors and AwardsAV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of competence and ethics as voted on by legal peers American Board of Trial Advocates, Member, required to have tried at least 10 jury trials in their career. 2018 Fayette County Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Designated Super Lawyers in employment law and recognized by the Worldwide Registry of Executives and Professionals.
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Education and MembershipsUniversity of Kentucky (B.A. Political Science, 1981, Phi Beta Kappa) University of Kentucky (J.D., 1984) Illinois Bar Association, 1984 to present Kentucky Bar Association, 1985 to present Fayette County Bar Association, 1985 to present
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