Atty. Gregory D. Stumbo
In January 2009, nearly a year after starting his second tenure in the Kentucky House of Representatives, Gregory D. Stumbo was elected House Speaker by his legislative colleagues, an honor he received again in 2011 and 2013.
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About Gregory D. Stumbo at a Glance
Gregory D. Stumbo is an Attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and government. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1976). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1975) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Memberships: •Kentucky Bar Association •American Bar Association •Governing Board - State Council of Governments. Serves clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gregory D. Stumbo
- In January 2009, nearly a year after starting his second tenure in the Kentucky House of Representatives, Gregory D. Stumbo was elected House Speaker by his legislative colleagues, an honor he received again in 2011 and 2013
- He has spent more than 30 years in public service, beginning when he became Floyd County’s state representative in 1980
- He became House Majority Floor Leader five years later, making him the youngest state legislator in the nation to hold that title
- By 2003, when he was elected as Kentucky’s Attorney General, he had accumulated 19 years in House leadership, giving him the longest uninterrupted service ever by a Kentuckian
- As Attorney General, Greg Stumbo cracked down on internet pharmacies shipping illegal narcotics into Kentucky, and he also ran a series of successful child-predator stings across Kentucky, one of which was featured on the NBC series “To Catch a Predator.” During his tenure as House Speaker, his key accomplishments include helping to lead the state through the world’s worst economic crisis in 70 years
- overhauling the state’s testing system for elementary and secondary schools
- better protecting victims of domestic violence through his Amanda’s Law
- and sponsoring legislation in 2012 that has been hailed as a national model for reducing prescription drug abuse
- Before he began serving as Attorney General, he played key roles in several other landmark laws
- He sponsored the legislation creating the Kentucky Lottery and the Kentucky Education Reform Act, and in 2002 his legislation streamlining the state’s solid-waste system helped close landfills and clean up open dumps and litter along public roads
- In 1999, his environmental work earned him the Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission’s prestigious Earth Day award
- His time as House Speaker also includes contributions nationally
- He is on the governing board of the Council of State Governments, which is based in Lexington and is the only agency focused on all three branches of state government
- He also is involved with the National Conference of State Legislatures
- Those organizations recognizing him for his work include the Kentucky Family Safety Foundation, the Kentucky Domestic Violence Association, the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce
- In 2011, he was inducted into the Frankel Hall of Fame by the Lexington Speech and Hearing Center, and each year he also hosts a charity event to raise money and support for the Highlands Center for Autism, which operates in his hometown of Prestonsburg
- A member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the American Bar Association, Speaker Stumbo received his law degree from the University of Louisville and his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky
- At home, Speaker Stumbo enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and is also a private pilot
- He has three children -- Morgan, Brooks, and Kassidy -- and is married to the former Mary Karen Henderson
- Political Activities Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives - 2009, 2011, 2013 Attorney General of Kentucky - 2003-2007 Kentucky House of Representatives - 1980-2003 House Majority Floor Leader - 1985 Floyd County State Representative - 1980 News & Insights Beshear Announces Legal Firms Assisting AG’s Office in Litigation against ‘Contributors’ to Opioid Crisis AG Andy Beshear hires law firms for opioid investigation
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Gregory D. Stumbo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory D. Stumbo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lexington.
Personal Injury in Lexington
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Workers Compensation in Lexington
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Government & Administrative Law in Lexington
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Lexington
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 Lexington 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 venue, 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.
Lexington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Lexington Choose Gregory D. Stumbo
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gregory D. Stumbo's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gregory D. Stumbo brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and government, Gregory D. Stumbo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lexington
A Lexington-based practice means Gregory D. Stumbo attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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