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Sheila Hiestand

Sheila Hiestand

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American Society of Legal Advocates
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
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As a college basketball player who started in two final four appearances, Sheila knows the importance of hard work, drive and heart. Sheila—aka “The Lady Litigator” for her tenacity in court—is dedicated to helping women and their families through the very difficult process of personal injury claims. She has served as the president of the Kentucky trial lawyers with the Kentucky Justice Association and has worked tirelessly to fight for injured people for more than 20 years. This includes several trials with extraordinary results for her clients, such as a 2013 auto accident case where she earned a $743,000 verdict. The jury returned the unanimous verdict in favor of the client, assessing damages for medical care and expenses, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent injury. After graduating from Centre College, Sheila received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky School of Law. Soon after she was recognized as the Fayette County Bar Association Outstanding Young Lawyer and was rated an “AV Lawyer” by Martindale-Hubbell®. She has also been recognized among the American Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Kentucky; as Top Lawyer by Louisville Magazine, and has received a long list of awards. Bio PicWhen not practicing law, Sheila enjoys spending time with her three children and husband and loves to compete in triathlons and Ironman competitions. She plays viola, violin, cello and piano and is a past member of the Lexington Singers. Sheila is also fluent in Spanish and has volunteered at the Federal Correctional Institute to assist Spanish-speaking inmates with legal matters pro bono.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Kentucky

Professional Experience

2016 - Current

American Society of Legal Advocates

Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in Kentucky

2016 - Current

Lawyers of Distinction

Member

2015 - Current

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Nation's Top 1%

2012 - Current

AVVO

Rated Perfect 10

2008 - Current

Top 100 Trial Lawyers American Trial Lawyers Association

Honoree

2006 - Current

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2006 - Current

Martindale Hubble

AV Rated

2001 - Current

Kentucky Justice Association

Past President

I have served as treasurer, secretary, vice president, president elect, President, and immediate past president, and have worked tirelessly with Kentucky Justice Association to make access to the courts available to all citizens of Kentucky

2013 - 2016

National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

Top 100 Attorney Award

2008 - 2016

National Trial Lawyers

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2006 - 2016

American Association for Justice

Member

2015 - 2015

Global Directory of Who's Who

Top Lawyer

2009 - 2011

Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers

Honoree

2009 - 2009

Top Lawyers Louisville Magazine

Top Lawyer

2003 - 2004

Kentucky Bar Association

Past President Young Lawyers Section and Member of Board of Governors

Education

1990 - 1993

University of Kentucky College of Law

J.D. (1993) | Law

Honors: Rouse Scholarship for Outstanding Third Year Law Student

1986 - 1990

Centre College

B.A. (1990) | English/Spanish

Honors: WIAC Oustanding Female Athlete Entering Law School; Rouse Scholarship to University of Kentucky College of Law; Centre College Trustee Scholar; Athletic Hall of Fame

Contacts

108 Browns Lane Louisville KY 40207 Telephone: (800) 254-4444 Fax: (502) 654-7022
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Sheila Hiestand American Society of Legal Advocates

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Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Languages

English: Spoken, Written
Spanish: Spoken, Written

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