Atty. Dave Whalin

Atty. Dave Whalin

Dave Whalin is a lawyer practicing civil rights litigation, municipal liability, insurance defense law. Dave received a B.S. degree from University of Louisville in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Louisville Louisville 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Dave Whalin at a glance

Dave Whalin is an U.S. Mag. based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on civil rights and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1985). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1985) and University of Louisville (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dave Whalin is a lawyer practicing civil rights litigation, municipal liability, insurance defense law
  • Dave received a B.S. degree from University of Louisville in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Dave practices in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Dave Whalin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dave Whalin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Dave Whalin is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Kentucky →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Louisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dave Whalin

Where is Dave Whalin's law office located?
Dave Whalin's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dave Whalin handle?
Dave Whalin focuses on civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Dave Whalin practiced law?
Dave Whalin has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Dave Whalin go to law school?
Dave Whalin earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Dave Whalin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dave Whalin received?
Dave Whalin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1985
B.S.
University of Louisville
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1985

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