Masten Childers, III, Of Counsel

Mr. Childers is a seasoned trial lawyer who over the past decade has built a national practice representing insurance, healthcare, banking and general business clients, both as plaintiffs and defendants. His experience extends across an array of complex business disputes, including matters of lender liability, breach of contract, shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of non-competes, insurance coverage, and slander and libel. In addition, he is deeply experienced in evaluating and pursuing claims of personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and toxic tort.

Mr. Childers has extensive in-court trial experience in state, federal and appellate courts. Clients turn to him for his ability to develop creative and effective litigation and, when needed, trial strategies. His insurance litigation and defense experience includes coverage disputes, automobile liability, premises liability, products liability, municipal liability, public sector liability, Section 1983 litigation, professional liability, employment matters, coverage, pre-litigation assessment, mediation, arbitration, and administrative hearings.

 

Education

  • Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 2011, J.D.
  • University of Kentucky, 2002, B.A.

Bar Admission

  • Kentucky
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals: District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals: Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court: District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court: Western District of Kentucky

Legal & Firm News

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What Are the Window Tint Laws in Kentucky?

The first car windshield was added to an auto in 1904 as an optional add-on. Back then, you could fold down the windshield and drive in the actual “open air.” It wasn’t until 1915 that Oldsmobile made the windshield standard, and the other carmakers followed. It took another twenty-five years before windshield wipers became standard. […]

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How To Report a Nursing Home to the State of Kentucky

The mission of every nursing home is to provide around-the-clock residential care for seniors or disabled people. That care includes providing meals, physical therapy, medication delivery, general hygiene, and providing opportunities for socialization. It takes a trained staff of dedicated employees to accomplish those care goals. Unfortunately, sometimes those facilities fall short of providing support […]

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