Atty. David Lindsay Leightty

Atty. David Lindsay Leightty

David Lindsay Leightty is a lawyer practicing litigation, civil rights litigation, administrative law and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Louisville Louisville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About David Lindsay Leightty at a glance

David Lindsay Leightty is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Leightty & Associates. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1977), U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1988). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1977) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Lindsay Leightty is a lawyer practicing litigation, civil rights litigation, administrative law and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • David practices at Leightty & Associates in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

David Lindsay Leightty's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Lindsay Leightty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

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David Lindsay Leightty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Rights

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David Lindsay Leightty is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Kentucky →

Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 David Lindsay Leightty

Where is David Lindsay Leightty's law office located?
David Lindsay Leightty's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Leightty & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lindsay Leightty handle?
David Lindsay Leightty focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has David Lindsay Leightty practiced law?
David Lindsay Leightty has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did David Lindsay Leightty go to law school?
David Lindsay Leightty earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact David Lindsay Leightty for a consultation?
You can contact David Lindsay Leightty directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Lindsay Leightty received?
David Lindsay Leightty's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1977
B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1988

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