Atty. Matthew C. Minner

Atty. Matthew C. Minner

Matthew Minner is a Lexington personal injury lawyer who was recently named Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for the Lexington area by Best Lawyers. He serves as Partner and CEO of Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction while continuing to try major jury trials in both state and federal courts.

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About Matthew C. Minner at a glance

Matthew C. Minner is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Miner Vines Injury Lawyers Pllc. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama U. (1996) and Kentucky Indiana (2012). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kentucky Justice Association Alabama Association for Justice American Association for Justice National Board of Trial Advocacy Cure KY Kids. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew Minner is a Lexington personal injury lawyer who was recently named Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for the Lexington area by Best Lawyers
  • He serves as Partner and CEO of Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction while continuing to try major jury trials in both state and federal courts
  • Over the course of his career, he has handled complex, high-profile cases across the country, securing million- and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for the people he represents
  • Lawdragon has recognized Matt as a “Visionary” and one of the nation’s leading legal innovators
  • His cases have been featured by USA Today, Good Morning America, CBS, ABC, Fox, Law360, and The National Law Journal
  • Outside the courtroom, Matt channels that same drive into competition
  • He has run the Boston Marathon, completed triathlons, coached youth baseball and football, and is currently training for the 29,029-foot “Everesting” challenge
  • Notable Work Matt represents individuals, businesses, and government entities, often in cases involving powerful corporations
  • He served as lead and co-lead counsel for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and other states in consumer protection litigation that resulted in record recoveries
  • The National Law Journal has recognized one of his verdicts among the “Top 100 Verdicts in America.” He has also been credited with securing one of the top five verdicts of the year in Kentucky and one of the top ten verdicts of the decade in Alabama
  • Awards Matt holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and previously met the requirements for board certification as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (2007–2012)
  • He has been included in The Best Lawyers in America for personal injury litigation every year since 2011 and has earned recognition as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” from The National Trial Lawyers and a “Best in State Lawyer” by Forbes
  • He has also been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, recognized as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation, and selected as a MidSouth Super Lawyer for many years
  • Matt serves on the Vanderbilt University Law School Board of Directors and on several nonprofit and business boards
  • He is President of Cure KY Kids, a nonprofit he co-founded with his wife, Joy, to support Kentucky children fighting cancer
  • He was formerly a member of the national board of directors for the University of Kentucky Alumni Association and previously served on the YMCA board, where he was named Volunteer of the Year

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew C. Minner's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Matthew C. Minner is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Kentucky →

Personal Injury

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.

Matthew C. Minner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Product Liability

Matthew C. Minner is one of 66,193 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.

Matthew C. Minner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →

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 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 Matthew C. Minner

Where is Matthew C. Minner's law office located?
Matthew C. Minner's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Miner Vines Injury Lawyers Pllc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew C. Minner handle?
Matthew C. Minner focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Matthew C. Minner practiced law?
Matthew C. Minner has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Matthew C. Minner go to law school?
Matthew C. Minner earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Matthew C. Minner for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew C. Minner 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 Matthew C. Minner received?
Matthew C. Minner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama U.
Admitted: 1996
Kentucky Indiana
Admitted: 2012

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