Atty. Ronald Sheffer
Ron was born and grew up in Henderson, Kentucky, graduating from Henderson High School. Attending Western Kentucky University on a football scholarship, he played quarterback in football, third base and outfielder in baseball.
Defense of Physician & More Attorney · Serving Louisville, KY · 59+ Years Experience
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About Ronald Sheffer at a Glance
Ronald Sheffer is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Sheffer & Monhollen, PLLC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on nursing home and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1967), U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1968), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1970), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1984). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1967) and Western Kentucky University (A.B., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kentucky, Louisville and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Kentucky Academy of Hospital Attorneys Kentucky Defense Council, Inc. Serves clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ronald Sheffer
- Ron was born and grew up in Henderson, Kentucky, graduating from Henderson High School
- Attending Western Kentucky University on a football scholarship, he played quarterback in football, third base and outfielder in baseball
- Ronnie was elected president of the WKU Student Body, president of his senior class, and president of the history and “W” Clubs
- He also was a Distinguished Military Graduate
- Ronnie returned to his alma mater to serve on the Board of Regents for fourteen years, and twice on the committee recommending the new president
- Following his college graduation, Ronnie married Anne Shaver, his high school and college girlfriend
- Ronnie’s first tour of duty with the United States Army was at Fort Benning, Georgia
- That was followed by an assignment at Fort Hood, Texas
- His last tour of duty was as advisor to a Vietnamese Infantry Battalion
- For his service in Vietnam Ronnie was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and two Bronze Stars
- Although he had no army reserve obligation, he was assigned by the Pentagon to spend two weeks in summer camp with the Ohio National Guard, describing his Vietnam experiences to the troops
- After completing four years of military service, Ronnie taught high school government at Henderson High School, also serving as assistant coach in football, basketball, and baseball
- With the support of Anne and the G.I. bill, Ronnie attended law school at the University of Kentucky, where he was a member of the Moot Court Board
- Having two young sons, Ronnie worked as a law clerk for a Lexington attorney and officiated high school football and basketball
- Anne taught French and English in junior and senior high, while earning a Master’s Degree at U.K
- During his first years of practice, Ronnie was a criminal prosecutor
- In 1982 he was one of the leaders forming a law firm with offices across the state and in southern Indiana
- Currently, he is a partner with Phil Monhollen in the firm Sheffer & Monhollen with offices in Louisville, Kentucky
- A trial lawyer, Ronnie’s primary practice is in the defense of physician, hospital and nursing home cases
- However, he has also represented General Motors in major employment cases
- Nashville-Davidson County in a multi-million dollar environmental case
- leading thoroughbred horse jockeys in a federal court action for their First Amendment right to wear logos on their breeches
- coal companies in multi-million dollar cases
- lawyers, bankers, and businessmen in white collar criminal defense cases
- defendants in major criminal cases
- An avid sports fan, Ronnie has followed the Boston Red Sox since he was eight years old
- For twenty years (except 2020) he attended at least one game each year at Fenway Park and one game of every World Series the Red Sox have been in since 2004
- He enjoys fly fishing in Idaho and thoroughbred horse racing
- Until December of 2020, Anne and Ronnie bred and raced thoroughbred race horses
- Ronnie lives in Louisville with his wife Anne, who earned five college degrees, including a Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt University
- Though she worked in an equal number of careers, their family came first
- She and Ronnie have three grown children and seven grandchildren
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Ronald Sheffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ronald Sheffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Louisville.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect in Louisville
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Louisville
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 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.
Louisville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Louisville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Louisville Choose Ronald Sheffer
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 Ronald Sheffer's practice in the field of nursing home and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ronald Sheffer brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Kentucky, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Ronald Sheffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering nursing home and litigation, Ronald Sheffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Louisville
A Louisville-based practice means Ronald Sheffer 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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