Atty. Virginia Leigh Schell

Atty. Virginia Leigh Schell

Leigh is an Associate in the Stoll Keenon Ogden's Louisville office. She joined the firm in 2022 and contributes to the health care, business litigation, and torts, trials, and insurance practice groups.

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Profile Summary

About Virginia Leigh Schell at a glance

Virginia Leigh Schell is an Associate based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2021). Educated at Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 2020) and University of Georgia (B.A., 1997). Active member of Kentucky Bar Association, Member Louisville Bar Association, Member Kentucky Defense Counsel, Member. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leigh is an Associate in the Stoll Keenon Ogden's Louisville office
  • She joined the firm in 2022 and contributes to the health care, business litigation, and torts, trials, and insurance practice groups
  • Her primary focus is on the defense of professional negligence claims made against physicians, healthcare personnel, hospitals, and nursing homes
  • A cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia, Leigh worked extensively as a litigation paralegal before entering the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University
  • During law school, she served as a research assistant, participated in an amicus curiae prep team, and completed an externship with the Kentucky Innocence Project
  • After receiving her J.D. (magna cum laude), Leigh worked as a law clerk and as an associate attorney, most recently with McMasters Keith Butler, Inc., a healthcare litigation law firm that has since merged with Stoll Keenon Ogden
  • Leigh is committed to helping her clients reach successful resolution of their matters through conscientious representation designed to meet each client’s unique needs and goals

Health Care

Leigh counsels a wide range of health care providers and organizations on matters related to legal and regulatory compliance

Business Litigation

  • Leigh assists clients in all phases of litigation, from investigation of pre-suit claims through trial and appeal
  • She works to minimize the distraction that litigation can cause for business leaders
  • Torts, Trials, and Insurance: Leigh and her colleagues defend physicians, healthcare personnel, hospitals, and nursing homes against professional negligence claims
  • Their overriding goal is to achieve the best possible outcome in each case
  • News Attorneys of McMasters Keith Butler Inc. Join SKO, Jan. 5, 2022 Affiliations • Kentucky Bar Association, Member • Louisville Bar Association, Member • Kentucky Defense Counsel, Member

Practice Areas Explained

Virginia Leigh Schell's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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

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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 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 Virginia Leigh Schell

Where is Virginia Leigh Schell's law office located?
Virginia Leigh Schell's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Virginia Leigh Schell handle?
Virginia Leigh Schell focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Virginia Leigh Schell practiced law?
Virginia Leigh Schell has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did Virginia Leigh Schell go to law school?
Virginia Leigh Schell earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Virginia Leigh Schell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law
- 2020
B.A.
University of Georgia
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2021

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