Thomas K. Herren
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Phone: 859-254-0024
Fax: 859-254-5991
148 North Broadway
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Thomas K. Herren, born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, has strong ties and commitments in the Central Kentucky area. Tom is a graduate of the University of Kentucky School of Law. In 1994, Attorney Herren became board certified in civil trial law by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certifications (formerly NBTA), an ABA accredited organization. The requirements for certification include: numerous trials to jury verdict or judgment; continuing legal education; submission of trial court briefs for review; attorney and judicial references; proof of good standing in the legal profession; and a daylong examination on trial techniques, evidence and ethics. An attorney who has taken the extra time and effort to achieve board certification can be justifiably proud.
Besides being lead counsel on several significant cases (more fully described below), Tom Herren has been on the Board of Governors of the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys since 1988. He has served as District Vice-President. Tom is also an active member in the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Kentucky Bar Association, and the Fayette County Bar Association, serving on various committees.
Practice Areas: Civil Practice of injury, death, and employment cases arising from auto wrecks, defective products, falls, alcohol, liability, truck and/or motorcycle, medical negligence and legal negligence.
Education
J.D., University of Kentucky, 1980
B.A., University of Kentucky, 1976
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Kentucky , 1980Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Kentucky Justice Association
Member Since: 1981
Kentucky Bar Association
Member Since: 1980
Fayette County Bar Association
Member Since: 1980
American Association of Justice
Member Since: 1985
Featured Cases and Matters
Elizabeth Watts, as next friend for Chad Watts v. Kentucky, S & H, a partnership 957 S.W. 2d 233 (KY, 97)
This alcohol liability case arose from the sale of cases of beer, pt of rum to 16-year-old high school boys at 10:00 a.m. on November morning. After consumption, they returned to their high school, changed cars and drove on the wrong side of the road hitting the Watts vehicle headon. Father killed, Chad (age 4) brain injured. Jury trial, verdict of $6.5 M, 30% fault to defendant liquor store owners.
Tonya Oliver v. Thomas Abell, M.D. 117 S.W. 3d 661 (Kentucky App., 2003)
LASIK injury, 90% blindness one eye, cornea transplant. Ophthalmologist put wrong prescription in laser, then concealed his error. Verdict of $1.7 M.
Timothy DeRossete v. Idab, Inc. Unpublished affirmed appeal, 1992
Products Liability case P had arm pulled into an unguarded pinch point of newspaper distribution equipment causing degloving of arm, 14 surgeries. Verdict of $1.1 Million.
Tina Bryant, et al v. Mid-states Plastics, 245 S.W. 3 d 728 (Kentucky, 2008)
Small airplane crash killing Rev. Wm. Bryant and pilot; pilot was pres. and founder of Def. Corp. Settlement in 7 figures.
Walter McKinney v. Ky Farm Bureau Ins., 831 S.W. 2d 164 (Kentucky, 1992)
Insurance coverage dispute regarding uninsured motorist ins. when insured is outside his vehicle Sup. Ct. found coverage existed.
Articles
Closing Argument, Tom Herren and Peter Perlman, Kentucky Justice Association, Kentucky Defense Counsel Joint Seminar, 2009
Indemnity - Passive vs. Active Negligence, Tom Herren, Kentucky Justice Association, Seminar, 2003
Legal Certifications and Recognition
National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Advocate, 1994
Kentucky Justice Association, Board of Directors, 1986
Featured Pro Bono Activities
Non-Legal Activities
Board Chairman, Admin. Bd. of So. Hills U. Methodist Church
Little League Baseball Coach
Board member Metro Group Homes, Inc., administering group homes for wayward children.