Kentucky Injury Lawyer Blog

The American Association of Justice (AAJ) New Lawyers Division President Brian Galligan recently appointed Louisville, Kentucky Injury Lawyer Will Nefzger as Co-Chiar of the New Lawyers Division Special Projects Committee. AAJ is a private professional organization whose membership is made up of trial lawyers. AAJ is committed to the promotion of a fair and effective justice system, and in doing so advocates for consumer protection and safety and against immunity for careless and reckless conduct.

The New Lawyers Division (NLD) is open to AAJ members who have been in practice 10 years or less. Its purpose is to stimulate the interest and commitment of new lawyers in the AAJ's objectives. Will happily accepted the appointment and looks forward to serving the NLD and President Galligan during his term in helping to pursue the AAJ's mission and goals for Kentucky's and all American citizens. In addition to this appointment, Will also serves as Co-Chair of the NLD Public Service Committee and on the NLD Board of Governors.

Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones partner Larry Jones traveled to Vancouver, B.C. for the 2010 AAJ Convention. The convention is a gathering of the top lawyers in the United States who meet to exchange ideas and strategies to help achieve justice for their clients. Additionally, in conjunction with the convention, its members participate in public service projects to help the needy in the area where the convention is held.

Larry said, "It is invigorating to be in the company of the greatest trial lawyers in the country and exchanging ideas for the benefit of our clients. I am truly inspired by my colleagues in the plaintiffs' bar as they devote their lives to working for real people to solve real problems. Trial lawyers truly do make a difference."

Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC partner Larry Jones was recently elected to serve as the Kentucky delegate to the American Association for Justice ("AAJ)"). The Mission of the American Association for Justice is to promote a fair and effective justice system—and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests.

As the world's largest trial bar, AAJ promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights—particularly the right to trial by jury—and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. With members worldwide, and a network of U.S. and Canadian affiliates involved in diverse areas of trial advocacy, AAJ provides lawyers with the information and professional assistance needed to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values inherent in the civil justice system.

As part of his job responsibilities, Larry attended the AAJ annual convention in Vancouver, B.C. in July. The convention is a gathering of the nation's top trial attorneys who meet and exchange trial strategies and ideas all in the name of achieving justice for their clients.

Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC is proud to announce that one of its 2010 Law Clerks, Aaron Price, has been named by Gov. Steve Beshear to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. The Council on Postsecondary Education is responsible for coordinating change and improvement in Kentucky's postsecondary education system as directed by the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997. We are very proud of Aaron for this appointment and wish him the best in this important endeavor.

On June 24, 2010, the Louisville Metro Council passed the 2011 City Budget with amendments by a vote of 24 to 1. Brent T. Ackerson, Metro Councilman for the City’s 26th District and a Partner in Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC, voted for the Budget and was able to secure over $400,000.00 for the construction of the Louisville Down Syndrome’s new Life Long Learning Center. This new center will be the first of its kind in America and will provide aid, counseling, and assistance, to individuals with down syndrome form birth through adulthood.

“This year’s budget was extremely tight. I was very honor to have led the charge to secure these funds for such a worthy cause. This facility and program will be model for other cities in our country.” – Brent Ackerson

Brent T. Ackerson [profile].

Brent T. Ackerson, a partner in Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC and an elected member of the Louisville Metro Council, has spent the last month actively working to examine, review, and establish a revised budget for the City of Louisville for the fiscal year 2011. Ackerson has attended budget hearings, held meeting with constituents and interest groups, and been working with other Council Members to revise the Mayor’s proposed budget to cover specific needs of the City.

Ackerson stated: “This year is no different than the last few years. This City’s economic situation is tight, and we need to prioritize spending. I am adamantly opposed to any tax increases and will look to postpone certain projects to fund projects of immediate necessity.”

The City finalized budget is schedule to be voted upon and approved by the Metro Council next Thursday evening.

Ackerson Firm Bio Page (click here)

As discussed earlier (click here) Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones partner Larry Jones, who is co-lead counsel for a class action against BP, was interviewed by Janelle McDonald of WAVE 3 news today. The web version of the interview can be found at http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=12621914

If you have questions about the BP Oil Spill lawsuits, feel free to contact Larry Jones at 1-866-587-0002 or via email: click here to email Larry.

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced today that he has appointed Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC partner Larry Jones to the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority and the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation.

Last year, KHEAA disbursed more than $194 million to 120,830 Kentucky students to help them pay their college costs. To fill the gap between family resources and other student aid, The Student Loan People disbursed $572 million in FFELP loans,
while KHEAA guaranteed $1.3 billion.

Of his appointment, Larry says, "I am honored that the Governor has such confidence in me that he selected me to serve this very important agency. As one who borrowed his way through college (paying off over $100,000 in student loans), I understand the importance of providing the opportunity to obtain a higher education to those who could not otherwise afford one."

For more information about Larry Jones, please contact him at 1-866-587-0002.

Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones attorney Larry Jones sat down with WAVE 3's Janelle McDonald today for another interview about the claims against BP and the other parties responsible for the oil spill.

Among other things, Larry explained to WAVE 3 that "In the name of corporate profits, BP cut corners, compromised safety and thus caused the greatest manmade environmental disaster of our lifetimes. BP put profits over people and they need to be held accountable for their egregious conduct."

For more information about Larry Jones and the other attorneys involved in fighting to hold BP accountable, contact Larry Jones at 1-866-587-0002.

Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones partner Larry Jones was interviewed by WAVE 3 television in Louisville, Kentucky regarding his role as lead counsel in the proposed Kentucky class action against BP and others for the economic impact caused by the Gulf Oil Spill.

The news story can be located here http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=12512098

Larry has been working with lawyers across the country to hold BP accountable for its actions that have caused the greatest environmental disaster of our lifetimes.

If you have questions about the BP lawsuit, feel free to call Larry at 1-866-587-0002.