John C. Whitfield | Madisonville Personal Injury Lawyer
John C. Whitfield
Accident & Injury, Medical Products & Devices, Pharmaceutical Product, Criminal
http://www.whitfieldbryson.com
- Law Office: Whitfield Bryson LLP
- Law School: University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. 1982
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 40 years
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introduction
John graduated with distinction from the University of Kentucky with his undergraduate degree before attending law school at the university. Throughout his career, John has represented scores of individuals who have been the victims of medical negligence, defective drugs and medical devices, obtaining verdicts and settlements in both state and federal courts. He has handled cases for landowners victim to fraudulent mine royalty practices, for homeowners whose homes and business contained defective concrete, and for Kentucky residents who were overcharged for premium insurance taxes.
John is a frequent lecturer of litigation subjects with the Kentucky Justice Association and American Association for Justice and has been recognized as a Kentucky Super Lawyer multiple times. He is AV rated by the Martindale-Hubbell rating service.
John is an avid motorcyclist and a member of national motorcycle club. He plays guitar, is co-owner of a whiskey distillery, and travels.
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Founding Partner | Whitfield Bryson LLP | Madisonville, KY | Present |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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University of Kentucky College of Law | J.D. | Law School | 1982 |
University of Kentucky | Bachelors | 1979 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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Tennessee | 2014 |
Missouri | 2013 |
Kentucky | 1983 |
Associations
- American Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
Kentucky Justice Association | Contributing Editor of Trial Practice Magazine The Advocate
American Association for Justice | Litigation Medical negligence, and Railroad Sections
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Hopkins County Bar Association
Madisonville-Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce | Chairman (2000-2001)
Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, Contributing Editor of Trial Practice section for The Advocate
Kentucky Attorney Disciplinary System | Trial Commissioner
Hopkins Bar Association
American Bar Association
Hopkins County Salvation Army | Board Member
Honors & Awards
- Named to Kentucky Super Lawyers | 2007-2010 | 2013-2020
Continental Who’s Who | Pinnacle Lifetime Member
AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Named 10 Best Personal Injury Lawyers from the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Cases
2019
Lead counsel for the Estate of a woman against a physician in Tennessee who repeatedly failed to advise of cancerous findings she received in two different pathology reports, which was a substantial factor in her death. Confidential settlement.2019
Lead counsel for a motorcyclist in Tennessee who suffered catastrophic injuries against a major transport company resulting in confidential settlement. Lead Counsel in a products liability case against a cosmetic manufacturer.2017
Lead counsel for a motorcyclist in Kentucky who suffered catastrophic injuries against a major transport company resulting in confidential settlement.
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Office Hours
Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Verified Credentials | Date Verified |
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(1983) Licensed as Attorney in Kentucky. Verified with Kentucky Bar Association. | December 11, 2020 |
(2014) Licensed as Attorney in Tennessee. Verified with Tennessee Bar Association. | December 11, 2020 |
(2013) Licensed as Attorney in Missouri. Verified with Missouri Bar. | December 11, 2020 |
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2020-06-10
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19 N Main St
Madisonville, KY 42431