Atty. Marshall R. Hixson

Atty. Marshall R. Hixson

Mr. Hixson regularly practices and appears in courtrooms across Kentucky.

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Profile Summary

About Marshall R. Hixson at a glance

Marshall R. Hixson is a business, class action, product liability, litigation, and health care attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Stites & Harbison PLLC. Admitted to practice in Kentucky, Kentucky State Bar. Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1997) and University of Kentucky (B.S., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serves clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Hixson regularly practices and appears in courtrooms across Kentucky
  • His practice focuses on commercial litigation, coal supply litigation, product liability, and professional liability
  • Mr. Hixson also has significant experience in motor carrier litigation, and has litigated a wide array of complex and catastrophic injury cases in state and federal jurisdictions
  • Mr. Hixson's commercial practice involves representing businesses in cases with claims ranging from breach of contract, promissory estoppel, and indemnification to fraud and negligence.Mr
  • Hixson has tried more than ten cases to verdict during his career
  • Marshall acts as counsel to Kentucky-Ecuador Partners, a not for profit organization
  • Additionally, Marshall is an instrument-rated pilot

Practice Areas Explained

Marshall R. Hixson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

Marshall R. Hixson is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Kentucky →

Product Liability

Marshall R. Hixson is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marshall R. Hixson

Where is Marshall R. Hixson's law office located?
Marshall R. Hixson's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Stites & Harbison PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marshall R. Hixson handle?
Marshall R. Hixson focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
Where did Marshall R. Hixson go to law school?
Marshall R. Hixson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact Marshall R. Hixson for a consultation?
You can contact Marshall R. Hixson 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 Marshall R. Hixson received?
Marshall R. Hixson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1997
B.S.
University of Kentucky
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Kentucky, Kentucky State Bar

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