Katherine Kerns Vesely is an associate representing a wide variety of clients in matters of complex civil litigation throughout Kentucky and Indiana. Her practice is currently focused on defending professional negligence claims against physicians, health care providers, hospitals, lawyers and other licensed professionals.  Additionally, she has experience in appellate practice and personal injury litigation.

 

Significant Representation

• Successfully defended healthcare providers and other professionals in high risk cases through trial by jury and appellate practice.

• Diverse client population includes medical professionals of all levels and specialties, hospitals, dentists, chiropractors, attorneys, land surveyors, banking entities, and landowners.

• Practice dedicated exclusively to civil litigation.

Educational Background
J.D. University of Louisville 2006 cum laude

M.A. Spanish Vanderbilt University 1997

B.A. Mercer University 1995 magna cum laude

 

Court Admissions
The Supreme Court of Kentucky
United States District Court for Western District of Kentucky
United States District Court for Eastern District of Kentucky

The Supreme Court of Indiana

United States District Court for Northern District of Indiana

United States District Court for Southern District of Indiana

 

Professional Memberships                                                       

American Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

Kentucky Bar Association

Kentucky Defense Counsel

Indiana State Bar Association
Louisville Bar Association

Louis D. Brandeis Inns of Court, 2005-2006

Editor-in-Chief, Brandeis Law Journal, 2005-2006

 

Publications and Presentations

¿Cómo se dice “Qualified”? Statutory Considerations in Improving the Standards and Practices of Court Interpreters in Kentucky, Brandeis Law Journal, 44 Brandeis L.J. 463, 2005-2006.  Awarded “Best Note 2005”.