Atty. Shawn C. Conley

Atty. Shawn C. Conley

Mr. Conley began his practice in Harlan, Kentucky focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation.

Lexington Lexington 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Shawn C. Conley at a glance

Shawn C. Conley is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2003) and U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky (2004). Educated at Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Kentucky (B.B.A., 1999). Active member of President, 2010, Johnson County Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association American Bar Association Boyd County Bar Association. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Conley began his practice in Harlan, Kentucky focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation
  • Following his time in Harlan, Kentucky, Mr. Conley joined Porter, Banks, Baldwin & Shaw, PLLC where he focused his practice in the areas of civil litigation, primarily in insurance defense, and the defense of workers’ compensation claims
  • Mr. Conley then returned to his hometown of Ashland, Kentucky, joining another established defense firm where he continued in the areas of civil litigation, focusing on the defense of insurance companies and their insureds in a broad range of cases including claims for automobile liability, commercial truck liability, property damage, premises liability and nursing home negligence
  • Mr. Conley left private practice and assumed the role of Associate Counsel with King’s Daughters Medical Center, managing all pending litigation against the hospital and its employed physicians
  • Following his time with KDMC, Mr. Conley was named General Counsel and Director of Human Resources for Pathways, Inc., a Community Mental Health Center covering a ten county region in northeastern Kentucky
  • In July 2016, Mr. Conley rejoined Porter, Banks, Baldwin and Shaw, PLLC where he is now focusing his practice in the area of civil litigation, including insurance defense, medical malpractice defense and representation of numerous school boards throughout eastern Kentucky
  • Mr. Conley has first chair trial experience and has been involved in numerous trials throughout eastern Kentucky

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn C. Conley's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 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 Shawn C. Conley

Where is Shawn C. Conley's law office located?
Shawn C. Conley's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn C. Conley handle?
Shawn C. Conley focuses on medical malpractice, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Shawn C. Conley practiced law?
Shawn C. Conley has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Shawn C. Conley go to law school?
Shawn C. Conley earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Shawn C. Conley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
- 2002
B.B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 2004

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