Jeffrey K. Phillips

Executive Committee / Member

Biography

Jeff Phillips concentrates his practice on complex litigation. He represents businesses, individuals, and governmental agencies in claims of wrongful death, fraud, contract breach, commercial disputes, unlawful employment practices, business interruption, and serious personal injury. Jeff has tried cases to verdict in federal and state courts for nearly 30 years. Jeff has also been involved in administrative and appellate proceedings, plus Title IX hearings for institutions of higher education. He is the Managing Member of the firm’s Lexington, Kentucky office.

Representative Experience

Represented university provost in defamation claim
Represented college department chair in allegation of disability discrimination
Represented university in dispute related to the federal student aid program
Prosecuted Title IX proceedings on behalf of a public university
Defended major public university in claims of discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful employment practices
Defended businesses, governmental entities, and non-profits in wrongful death lawsuits
Defended a product distributor, an international service provider, and mining companies in quadriplegia claims
Represented a major coal operator in a multi-million dollar subsidence allegation
Defended governmental agency in multi-plaintiff sexual misconduct claims
Represented Fortune 1000 companies in contract breach cases and personal injury lawsuits
Represented a major insurer in insurance coverage disputes
Defended institution of higher education in claims of wrongful employment practices
Defended a company with international operations from allegations of negligence
Represented numerous businesses and individuals in contract disputes
Defended mine operators in fatality and injury investigations by MSHA, the Kentucky Office of Mine Safety & Licensing, and the West Virginia Office of Miners Health, Safety & Training
Defended a national company accused of Consumer Protection Act violations
Presented at many industry associations’ legal training meetings and seminars

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Licensed In

Kentucky
West Virginia

Education

J.D. University of Pittsburgh School of Law

B.S. Point Park College

Memberships

Kentucky Defense Counsel, Inc.
Defense Research Institute
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
Health & Safety Committee, Kentucky Coal Association
Trustee, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (Mentor)
Parents Committee, Centre College
Insurance Institute of Kentucky
Commerce Lexington
Kentucky Defense Counsel

Achievements

Peer Review Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business – Litigation: General Commercial (2023-Present)
The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2022-Present), Energy Law (2020-Present), Mining Law (2015-Present), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2011-Present)
Best Lawyers® 2019 Lexington, KY Mining Law, Lawyer of the Year
Super Lawyers® Energy & Natural Resources Law, Personal Injury Law, Business Litigation Law, Lexington, KY (2007-2009)

Speaking Engagements

Steptoe & Johnson’s Corporate Representative Depositions Training, February 2020
“Drones – Safety Benefits and Legal Challenges,” Marshall University Safety Conference, September 2019
“Drone Law,” Greater Lexington Paralegal Association, April 2018
“Flagrant Violations,” Panelist, EMLF Mine Safety & Health Special Institute, March 2018
“Drone Law,” National Business Institute, May 2017
“Depositions: Tricks and Traps,” Morgan Insurance Conference sponsored by Eastern Kentucky University, April 2017
“Safety and the Multi-Employer Worksite,” Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, March 2017
Panelist, “Investigations and Document Requests,” Mine Safety & Health Law Special Institute, Sept. 2016
Panelist, “Future Flight UAS Conference: Drone Technology within the Oil and Gas Industry,” April 2016

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