Katherine K. Vesely
Katherine Kerns Vesely has represented 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 diverse clientele that includes medical professionals of all levels and specialties, hospitals, dentists, chiropractors, attorneys, land surveyors, banking entities, and landowners. Additionally, she has experience in appellate practice and personal injury litigation. Katherine’s undergraduate studies were completed at Mercer University where she graduated, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She followed that with a Masters Degree in Spanish from Vanderbilt University and a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from University of Louisville. She and her husband, Bill, enjoy challenging one another in gourmet cook-offs, engaging in outdoor adventures with their black lab, Wilson, and traveling. However, both would agree their greatest adventure began with the arrival of their new baby daughter, Harper.
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″.
