R. Douglas Burchett Partner Direct Tel: 1-502-371-0579 Fax: 1-502-584-9971 Email Link

Doug focuses his practice on commercial litigation, products liability, insurance defense and coverage litigation, motor vehicle litigation, and college and university law. Doug has significant experience representing corporations and businesses of various sizes, including domestic and foreign manufacturers and distributors of products. As part of his practice, Doug also regularly represents a local post-graduate institution in areas ranging from student discipline to compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Doug has handled a myriad of complex litigation matters involving claims of wrongful death, personal injury, discrimination, copyright infringement, negligent hiring and retention, and premises liability. In defending cases, Doug believes in using thorough initial investigation to position clients for early dismissal of claims and for preparing a compelling story at trial.

Doug regularly represents clients in state and federal courts throughout Kentucky and Wisconsin. He also has significant appellate experience in matters before the Kentucky Supreme Court and the Kentucky Court of Appeals. In addition, Doug routinely handles mediation proceedings and hearings before various state administrative agencies, including the Kentucky Public Service Commission. Beyond his extensive practice before the courts, Doug has also represented clients in numerous mediation and arbitration proceedings.

Admitted
Kentucky (including Federal District Courts in Kentucky) and Wisconsin (including Federal Eastern District Court).

Law School
Marquette University, J.D., 1995

College
Hope College, B.A., 1992