Atty. Phillip Monhollen

Atty. Phillip Monhollen

Phil was born and reared in Harlan County, Kentucky, the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, where his third-generation coal mining family taught and modeled the values of hard work. Working his way through Alice Lloyd College at Pippa Passes, Kentucky, Phil paid his way through college.

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Profile Summary

About Phillip Monhollen at a glance

Phillip Monhollen is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Sheffer & Monhollen, PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on probate, medical malpractice, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1999). Educated at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville (J.D., 1999) and Alice Lloyd College (B.A. History, 1995). Active member of Louisville and Kentucky Bar Associations. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Phil was born and reared in Harlan County, Kentucky, the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, where his third-generation coal mining family taught and modeled the values of hard work
  • Working his way through Alice Lloyd College at Pippa Passes, Kentucky, Phil paid his way through college
  • Alice Lloyd is one of only a handful of U.S. educational institutions mandating all students work to pay for their educations
  • Flourishing at Alice Lloyd College, Phil was active in student government, President of the Law Society, and elected to several positions of leadership in work and academics
  • Phil developed a deep love and appreciation for his Appalachian roots and culture
  • He was encouraged by his parents and the administration at Alice Lloyd College to attend law school
  • In 1999 Phil graduated from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
  • He has lived and practiced law in Louisville for the last twenty-two years, though the people and the mountains of Eastern Kentucky remain an important part of his life
  • Music has long been an expression of Phil’s spiritual life
  • He started singing in his local church at age 15 and was soon performing at regional events and other churches, continuing while touring the United States as a member of the Alice Lloyd College Voices of Appalachia Choir
  • He was later inducted into the Kentucky All-Collegiate State Choir, a high and distinctive honor
  • Since joining Southeast Christian Church in 1997, Phil has shared his love of music through active participation on the worship team
  • An avid reader, Phil prefers history from the medieval era, though he is also partial to early twentieth century and Eastern Kentucky mining history, focusing on its effect upon Appalachian culture, family life and environment
  • Phil has been married to his high school sweetheart J.J
  • Young Monhollen for twenty-seven years
  • They have three children: eighteen year-old daughter Leslie, sons Harlan who is fourteen and Henry who is eight
  • For twenty-two years Phil has brought to the practice of law the values of hard work and steadfastness of character he learned in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky
  • Throughout his years as an attorney, he has been active in simple probate matters and major plaintiff cases, while concentrating on nursing home and medical malpractice defense litigation
  • He is no stranger to the courthouse

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip Monhollen's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Medical Malpractice

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Civil Litigation

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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 Phillip Monhollen

Where is Phillip Monhollen's law office located?
Phillip Monhollen's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Sheffer & Monhollen, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip Monhollen handle?
Phillip Monhollen focuses on probate, medical malpractice, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Phillip Monhollen practiced law?
Phillip Monhollen has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Phillip Monhollen go to law school?
Phillip Monhollen earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. History, 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville
- 1999
B.A. History
Alice Lloyd College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1999

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