Baird & Baird, P.S.C.

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.

Baird & Baird, P.S.C. is a full service law firm serving Kentucky's businesses,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.

Baird & Baird, P.S.C. is a full service law firm serving Kentucky's businesses,

Firm Overview

institutions, and individuals. Whether simple or complex, the client's task will be primarily managed by one attorney to ensure that client matters are attended to in the most prompt and efficient manner while keeping the client fully informed as to our progress. We believe this approach and our commitment to quality legal representation ensure that the client's goals are achieved in the most economical manner. Our approach to the practice of law is to "Counsel" our clients with common sense advice that will avoid the frustration and expense of litigation. We look for economical alternatives to court through negotiation, mediation and arbitration. When litigation cannot be avoided, our clients can depend on our firm to vigorously represent their rights and interests to a full and final resolution including the appellate process if necessary in defending them against claims or pursuing claims against other parties.

WHO WE ARE

With thirteen attorneys Baird & Baird, P.S.C. has grown into a regional firm serving Eastern Kentucky through our office in Pikeville, and Central Kentucky through our Lexington office. Although we are large enough to be a full service regional firm, we are still small enough to maintain the type of personal attention to legal assignments that are essential to making client relationships a success. Our offices are equipped with state-of-the-art computer and telecommunications technology, a law library and computer legal research system, which assists in promptly providing services to our clients. Our case management computer system allows us to instantly access file information and evaluate claims.

Main Office

Main Office
162 Second Street
P.O. BOX 351
Pikeville, KY 41502

Phone

606-437-6276

Estate Planning

Estate Planning and Probate

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Administration.

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
William J. Baird III

Bill's practice is focused on General Civil Practice. Bill is a graduate of Pikeville College (now University of Pikeville) where he received his B.S. Degree in 1966. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1969. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in October 1969. Bill served two years in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971. Bill is very active in the community. He is Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Pikeville where he has served as a trustee for 27 years. Bill has also been a coach for Pikeville High School and University of Pikeville Women's Softball teams. He is Board Chairman of Westcare of Kentucky, Inc., which is involved in treatment of substance abuse. He is active in his Church where he has served as an Elder, Deacon and Teacher. Bill is a member of the Pike County and Kentucky Bar Associations.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
William J. Baird III

Bill's practice is focused on General Civil Practice. Bill is a graduate of Pikeville College (now University of Pikeville) where he received his B.S. Degree in 1966. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1969. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in October 1969. Bill served two years in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971. Bill is very active in the community. He is Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Pikeville where he has served as a trustee for 27 years. Bill has also been a coach for Pikeville High School and University of Pikeville Women's Softball teams. He is Board Chairman of Westcare of Kentucky, Inc., which is involved in treatment of substance abuse. He is active in his Church where he has served as an Elder, Deacon and Teacher. Bill is a member of the Pike County and Kentucky Bar Associations.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
John H. Baird

John's practice is focused on Mineral Law, Property Law, Worker's Compensation Law and Federal Black Lung Law. John is a graduate of Morehead State University where he received his B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 1968. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville in 1971. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1971. He is a member of the Kentucky Defense Counsel, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, Delta Theta Phi. John is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.

Education

University of Louisville
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
John H. Baird

John's practice is focused on Mineral Law, Property Law, Worker's Compensation Law and Federal Black Lung Law. John is a graduate of Morehead State University where he received his B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 1968. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville in 1971. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1971. He is a member of the Kentucky Defense Counsel, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, Delta Theta Phi. John is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.

Education

University of Louisville Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Charles J. Baird

Charles' concentration of practice is Mineral and Environmental Law, Business Acquisitions, Leases, Real Property and Contract and Property Litigation. Charles is a graduate of Transylvania University where he received his B.A. degree in 1972. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1975. Charles has served as Chairman of Coal Operators and Associates since 1987. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. since 1988. He was a member of the Worker's Compensation Board Nomination Commission, 1987-2008, Chairman 1996-2008; Charter Member of the A.B. Chandler Foundation; Chairman of the Board of Directors of the East Kentucky Exposition Center Corporation 1998-present. Charles is a member of Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Charles J. Baird

Charles' concentration of practice is Mineral and Environmental Law, Business Acquisitions, Leases, Real Property and Contract and Property Litigation. Charles is a graduate of Transylvania University where he received his B.A. degree in 1972. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1975. Charles has served as Chairman of Coal Operators and Associates since 1987. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. since 1988. He was a member of the Worker's Compensation Board Nomination Commission, 1987-2008, Chairman 1996-2008; Charter Member of the A.B. Chandler Foundation; Chairman of the Board of Directors of the East Kentucky Exposition Center Corporation 1998-present. Charles is a member of Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
James B. Ratliff

Jim's primary areas of practice are Banking, Bankruptcy, Collections, and Real Estate Law. Jim is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he received his B.B.A. in Accounting with High Distinction. At EKU he received the Potter & Company Award and was elected to Phi Kappa Phi. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1984. He was a member of Delta Theta Phi. Jim has served as Vice President and Director of the Pike County Society for Historical & Genealogical Research. Previously Jim has served as a member of the House of Delegates of the Kentucky Bar Association, Treasurer of the Pike County Bar Association, Treasurer and Director of the Pikeville Kiwanis Club, Coach, Vice President, and Director of the Pikeville Little League, Den Leader and Cubmaster of Pack 12, Pikeville, Kentucky, District Chairman of the Lonesome Pine District of the Bluegrass Council of BSA, and as baseball coach of Model Middle School in Richmond Kentucky. Jim authored Kentucky Probate A Simple Overview, Vol. 54 No. 1, Kentucky Bench & Bar (Winter 1990) and was a panel member for the feature CLE presentation of The Hatfields & McCoys: From Filing Suits to Firing Shots at the 2013 Annual Convention of the Kentucky Bar Association. Jim is a member of the Kentucky Bankers Association, Bank Counsel Division. Jim is admitted to practice in state court in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia, the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Southern District of West Virginia, the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Southern District of West Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
James B. Ratliff

Jim's primary areas of practice are Banking, Bankruptcy, Collections, and Real Estate Law. Jim is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he received his B.B.A. in Accounting with High Distinction. At EKU he received the Potter & Company Award and was elected to Phi Kappa Phi. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1984. He was a member of Delta Theta Phi. Jim has served as Vice President and Director of the Pike County Society for Historical & Genealogical Research. Previously Jim has served as a member of the House of Delegates of the Kentucky Bar Association, Treasurer of the Pike County Bar Association, Treasurer and Director of the Pikeville Kiwanis Club, Coach, Vice President, and Director of the Pikeville Little League, Den Leader and Cubmaster of Pack 12, Pikeville, Kentucky, District Chairman of the Lonesome Pine District of the Bluegrass Council of BSA, and as baseball coach of Model Middle School in Richmond Kentucky. Jim authored Kentucky Probate A Simple Overview, Vol. 54 No. 1, Kentucky Bench & Bar (Winter 1990) and was a panel member for the feature CLE presentation of The Hatfields & McCoys: From Filing Suits to Firing Shots at the 2013 Annual Convention of the Kentucky Bar Association. Jim is a member of the Kentucky Bankers Association, Bank Counsel Division. Jim is admitted to practice in state court in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia, the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Southern District of West Virginia, the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Southern District of West Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Russell H. Davis Jr.

Russell's practice is concentrated in the area of Insurance Defense, General Business and Commercial Litigation, Municipal Law, Civil Rights Litigation and Employment Law. Russell is a 1978 graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 1981. Russell was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1981. Russell has served as Attorney for the City of Pikeville since 1986. Russell is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Pike County Bar Association (President, 1991 1992) and the Kentucky Defense Council. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Foundation and served as a board member from 2002-2008. He is admitted to practice before the Kentucky Supreme Court; the United States District Court for both Eastern and Western districts of Kentucky and the sixth Circuit United States court of appeals.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Russell H. Davis Jr.

Russell's practice is concentrated in the area of Insurance Defense, General Business and Commercial Litigation, Municipal Law, Civil Rights Litigation and Employment Law. Russell is a 1978 graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 1981. Russell was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1981. Russell has served as Attorney for the City of Pikeville since 1986. Russell is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Pike County Bar Association (President, 1991 1992) and the Kentucky Defense Council. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Foundation and served as a board member from 2002-2008. He is admitted to practice before the Kentucky Supreme Court; the United States District Court for both Eastern and Western districts of Kentucky and the sixth Circuit United States court of appeals.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Lois A. Kitts

Lois' practice is focused on Federal Black Lung and Workers' Compensation Law. Lois is a graduate of Morehead State University where she received her B.A. Degree in 1990. She received her Juris Doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University in 1993. She was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1993. Lois is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Lois A. Kitts

Lois' practice is focused on Federal Black Lung and Workers' Compensation Law. Lois is a graduate of Morehead State University where she received her B.A. Degree in 1990. She received her Juris Doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University in 1993. She was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1993. Lois is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Virginia Baird

Virginia is a third generation family member to join the firm. Her practice is focused on Probate Law, Banking Law and General Practice. Virginia is a graduate of Hanover College where she received her B.A. in 1990. She received her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1994. Virginia was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1995. Virginia is a member of the Pike County Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association and American Bar Association.

Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Virginia Baird

Virginia is a third generation family member to join the firm. Her practice is focused on Probate Law, Banking Law and General Practice. Virginia is a graduate of Hanover College where she received her B.A. in 1990. She received her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1994. Virginia was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1995. Virginia is a member of the Pike County Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association and American Bar Association.

Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
M. Kathryn Manis

Kathy's practice is focused on Workers' Compensation Law and Insurance Defense. Kathy is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where she received her B.G.S. in 1980. She received her Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University in 1987. Kathy was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1987. She was also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (June 1989) and Eastern District of Kentucky (July 1989). Kathy is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association (member, section on Worker's Compensation) and the Kentucky Defense Council.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
M. Kathryn Manis

Kathy's practice is focused on Workers' Compensation Law and Insurance Defense. Kathy is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where she received her B.G.S. in 1980. She received her Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University in 1987. Kathy was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1987. She was also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (June 1989) and Eastern District of Kentucky (July 1989). Kathy is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association (member, section on Worker's Compensation) and the Kentucky Defense Council.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Jeffrey D. Damron

Jeff's practice focuses on Worker's Compensation. He also completed mediation training through the Mediation Center of Kentucky, Inc. and also has experience in general civil litigation, commercial litigation and creditor/debtor relations. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he received his B.A. degree in political science with high distinction in 1984. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1987 and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar the same year. Jeff has served as an assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Floyd County, Kentucky and as a panel Chapter 7 trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, Lexington Division.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Jeffrey D. Damron

Jeff's practice focuses on Worker's Compensation. He also completed mediation training through the Mediation Center of Kentucky, Inc. and also has experience in general civil litigation, commercial litigation and creditor/debtor relations. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he received his B.A. degree in political science with high distinction in 1984. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1987 and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar the same year. Jeff has served as an assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Floyd County, Kentucky and as a panel Chapter 7 trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, Lexington Division.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
James M. Kennedy

Jim's practice is focused on Federal Black Lung and Workers' Compensation Law. Jim is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his B.B.A. in finance in 1984. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1987. Jim was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1988. Jim is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
James M. Kennedy

Jim's practice is focused on Federal Black Lung and Workers' Compensation Law. Jim is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his B.B.A. in finance in 1984. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1987. Jim was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1988. Jim is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
William J. Baird, IV

Jess' practice is focused on Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Workers' Compensation and General Practice. Jess is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his B.A. in history in 1998. He received his Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2002. Jess was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2002. Jess is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.

Education

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
William J. Baird, IV

Jess' practice is focused on Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Workers' Compensation and General Practice. Jess is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his B.A. in history in 1998. He received his Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2002. Jess was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2002. Jess is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.

Education

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
David L. Baird

David's concentration of practice is Mineral and Environmental Law, Real Property and Contract Litigation, Insurance Defense and General Practice. David is a graduate of Miami University where he received his bachelors of science degree in finance. He received his Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase college of Law in 2005. David was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2005. David is a member of the Pike County Bar Association and Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

Salmon P. Chase college of Law
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
David L. Baird

David's concentration of practice is Mineral and Environmental Law, Real Property and Contract Litigation, Insurance Defense and General Practice. David is a graduate of Miami University where he received his bachelors of science degree in finance. He received his Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase college of Law in 2005. David was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2005. David is a member of the Pike County Bar Association and Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

Salmon P. Chase college of Law Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Sarah K. McGuire

Sarah's practice is focused on Workers' Compensation Law and Federal Black Lung Law. Sarah is a graduate of Transylvania University where she received her B.S. in Computer Science/Business emphasis in 1997. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 2002. Sarah was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2002. Sarah is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Pike County Bar Association.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Sarah K. McGuire

Sarah's practice is focused on Workers' Compensation Law and Federal Black Lung Law. Sarah is a graduate of Transylvania University where she received her B.S. in Computer Science/Business emphasis in 1997. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 2002. Sarah was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2002. Sarah is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Pike County Bar Association.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Firm Overview

institutions, and individuals. Whether simple or complex, the client's task will be primarily managed by one attorney to ensure that client matters are attended to in the most prompt and efficient manner while keeping the client fully informed as to our progress. We believe this approach and our commitment to quality legal representation ensure that the client's goals are achieved in the most economical manner. Our approach to the practice of law is to "Counsel" our clients with common sense advice that will avoid the frustration and expense of litigation. We look for economical alternatives to court through negotiation, mediation and arbitration. When litigation cannot be avoided, our clients can depend on our firm to vigorously represent their rights and interests to a full and final resolution including the appellate process if necessary in defending them against claims or pursuing claims against other parties.

WHO WE ARE

With thirteen attorneys Baird & Baird, P.S.C. has grown into a regional firm serving Eastern Kentucky through our office in Pikeville, and Central Kentucky through our Lexington office. Although we are large enough to be a full service regional firm, we are still small enough to maintain the type of personal attention to legal assignments that are essential to making client relationships a success. Our offices are equipped with state-of-the-art computer and telecommunications technology, a law library and computer legal research system, which assists in promptly providing services to our clients. Our case management computer system allows us to instantly access file information and evaluate claims.

Main Office

Main Office
162 Second Street
P.O. BOX 351
Pikeville, KY 41502

Phone

606-437-6276

Estate Planning

Estate Planning and Probate

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Administration.

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
William J. Baird III

Bill's practice is focused on General Civil Practice. Bill is a graduate of Pikeville College (now University of Pikeville) where he received his B.S. Degree in 1966. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1969. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in October 1969. Bill served two years in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971. Bill is very active in the community. He is Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Pikeville where he has served as a trustee for 27 years. Bill has also been a coach for Pikeville High School and University of Pikeville Women's Softball teams. He is Board Chairman of Westcare of Kentucky, Inc., which is involved in treatment of substance abuse. He is active in his Church where he has served as an Elder, Deacon and Teacher. Bill is a member of the Pike County and Kentucky Bar Associations.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
William J. Baird III

Bill's practice is focused on General Civil Practice. Bill is a graduate of Pikeville College (now University of Pikeville) where he received his B.S. Degree in 1966. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1969. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in October 1969. Bill served two years in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971. Bill is very active in the community. He is Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Pikeville where he has served as a trustee for 27 years. Bill has also been a coach for Pikeville High School and University of Pikeville Women's Softball teams. He is Board Chairman of Westcare of Kentucky, Inc., which is involved in treatment of substance abuse. He is active in his Church where he has served as an Elder, Deacon and Teacher. Bill is a member of the Pike County and Kentucky Bar Associations.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
John H. Baird

John's practice is focused on Mineral Law, Property Law, Worker's Compensation Law and Federal Black Lung Law. John is a graduate of Morehead State University where he received his B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 1968. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville in 1971. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1971. He is a member of the Kentucky Defense Counsel, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, Delta Theta Phi. John is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.

Education

University of Louisville
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
John H. Baird

John's practice is focused on Mineral Law, Property Law, Worker's Compensation Law and Federal Black Lung Law. John is a graduate of Morehead State University where he received his B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 1968. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville in 1971. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1971. He is a member of the Kentucky Defense Counsel, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, Delta Theta Phi. John is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.

Education

University of Louisville Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Charles J. Baird

Charles' concentration of practice is Mineral and Environmental Law, Business Acquisitions, Leases, Real Property and Contract and Property Litigation. Charles is a graduate of Transylvania University where he received his B.A. degree in 1972. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1975. Charles has served as Chairman of Coal Operators and Associates since 1987. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. since 1988. He was a member of the Worker's Compensation Board Nomination Commission, 1987-2008, Chairman 1996-2008; Charter Member of the A.B. Chandler Foundation; Chairman of the Board of Directors of the East Kentucky Exposition Center Corporation 1998-present. Charles is a member of Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Charles J. Baird

Charles' concentration of practice is Mineral and Environmental Law, Business Acquisitions, Leases, Real Property and Contract and Property Litigation. Charles is a graduate of Transylvania University where he received his B.A. degree in 1972. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1975. Charles has served as Chairman of Coal Operators and Associates since 1987. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. since 1988. He was a member of the Worker's Compensation Board Nomination Commission, 1987-2008, Chairman 1996-2008; Charter Member of the A.B. Chandler Foundation; Chairman of the Board of Directors of the East Kentucky Exposition Center Corporation 1998-present. Charles is a member of Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
James B. Ratliff

Jim's primary areas of practice are Banking, Bankruptcy, Collections, and Real Estate Law. Jim is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he received his B.B.A. in Accounting with High Distinction. At EKU he received the Potter & Company Award and was elected to Phi Kappa Phi. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1984. He was a member of Delta Theta Phi. Jim has served as Vice President and Director of the Pike County Society for Historical & Genealogical Research. Previously Jim has served as a member of the House of Delegates of the Kentucky Bar Association, Treasurer of the Pike County Bar Association, Treasurer and Director of the Pikeville Kiwanis Club, Coach, Vice President, and Director of the Pikeville Little League, Den Leader and Cubmaster of Pack 12, Pikeville, Kentucky, District Chairman of the Lonesome Pine District of the Bluegrass Council of BSA, and as baseball coach of Model Middle School in Richmond Kentucky. Jim authored Kentucky Probate A Simple Overview, Vol. 54 No. 1, Kentucky Bench & Bar (Winter 1990) and was a panel member for the feature CLE presentation of The Hatfields & McCoys: From Filing Suits to Firing Shots at the 2013 Annual Convention of the Kentucky Bar Association. Jim is a member of the Kentucky Bankers Association, Bank Counsel Division. Jim is admitted to practice in state court in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia, the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Southern District of West Virginia, the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Southern District of West Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
James B. Ratliff

Jim's primary areas of practice are Banking, Bankruptcy, Collections, and Real Estate Law. Jim is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he received his B.B.A. in Accounting with High Distinction. At EKU he received the Potter & Company Award and was elected to Phi Kappa Phi. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1984. He was a member of Delta Theta Phi. Jim has served as Vice President and Director of the Pike County Society for Historical & Genealogical Research. Previously Jim has served as a member of the House of Delegates of the Kentucky Bar Association, Treasurer of the Pike County Bar Association, Treasurer and Director of the Pikeville Kiwanis Club, Coach, Vice President, and Director of the Pikeville Little League, Den Leader and Cubmaster of Pack 12, Pikeville, Kentucky, District Chairman of the Lonesome Pine District of the Bluegrass Council of BSA, and as baseball coach of Model Middle School in Richmond Kentucky. Jim authored Kentucky Probate A Simple Overview, Vol. 54 No. 1, Kentucky Bench & Bar (Winter 1990) and was a panel member for the feature CLE presentation of The Hatfields & McCoys: From Filing Suits to Firing Shots at the 2013 Annual Convention of the Kentucky Bar Association. Jim is a member of the Kentucky Bankers Association, Bank Counsel Division. Jim is admitted to practice in state court in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia, the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Southern District of West Virginia, the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Southern District of West Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Russell H. Davis Jr.

Russell's practice is concentrated in the area of Insurance Defense, General Business and Commercial Litigation, Municipal Law, Civil Rights Litigation and Employment Law. Russell is a 1978 graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 1981. Russell was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1981. Russell has served as Attorney for the City of Pikeville since 1986. Russell is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Pike County Bar Association (President, 1991 1992) and the Kentucky Defense Council. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Foundation and served as a board member from 2002-2008. He is admitted to practice before the Kentucky Supreme Court; the United States District Court for both Eastern and Western districts of Kentucky and the sixth Circuit United States court of appeals.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Russell H. Davis Jr.

Russell's practice is concentrated in the area of Insurance Defense, General Business and Commercial Litigation, Municipal Law, Civil Rights Litigation and Employment Law. Russell is a 1978 graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 1981. Russell was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1981. Russell has served as Attorney for the City of Pikeville since 1986. Russell is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Pike County Bar Association (President, 1991 1992) and the Kentucky Defense Council. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Foundation and served as a board member from 2002-2008. He is admitted to practice before the Kentucky Supreme Court; the United States District Court for both Eastern and Western districts of Kentucky and the sixth Circuit United States court of appeals.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Lois A. Kitts

Lois' practice is focused on Federal Black Lung and Workers' Compensation Law. Lois is a graduate of Morehead State University where she received her B.A. Degree in 1990. She received her Juris Doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University in 1993. She was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1993. Lois is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Lois A. Kitts

Lois' practice is focused on Federal Black Lung and Workers' Compensation Law. Lois is a graduate of Morehead State University where she received her B.A. Degree in 1990. She received her Juris Doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University in 1993. She was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1993. Lois is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Virginia Baird

Virginia is a third generation family member to join the firm. Her practice is focused on Probate Law, Banking Law and General Practice. Virginia is a graduate of Hanover College where she received her B.A. in 1990. She received her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1994. Virginia was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1995. Virginia is a member of the Pike County Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association and American Bar Association.

Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Virginia Baird

Virginia is a third generation family member to join the firm. Her practice is focused on Probate Law, Banking Law and General Practice. Virginia is a graduate of Hanover College where she received her B.A. in 1990. She received her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1994. Virginia was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1995. Virginia is a member of the Pike County Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association and American Bar Association.

Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
M. Kathryn Manis

Kathy's practice is focused on Workers' Compensation Law and Insurance Defense. Kathy is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where she received her B.G.S. in 1980. She received her Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University in 1987. Kathy was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1987. She was also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (June 1989) and Eastern District of Kentucky (July 1989). Kathy is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association (member, section on Worker's Compensation) and the Kentucky Defense Council.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
M. Kathryn Manis

Kathy's practice is focused on Workers' Compensation Law and Insurance Defense. Kathy is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where she received her B.G.S. in 1980. She received her Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University in 1987. Kathy was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1987. She was also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (June 1989) and Eastern District of Kentucky (July 1989). Kathy is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association (member, section on Worker's Compensation) and the Kentucky Defense Council.

Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Jeffrey D. Damron

Jeff's practice focuses on Worker's Compensation. He also completed mediation training through the Mediation Center of Kentucky, Inc. and also has experience in general civil litigation, commercial litigation and creditor/debtor relations. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he received his B.A. degree in political science with high distinction in 1984. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1987 and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar the same year. Jeff has served as an assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Floyd County, Kentucky and as a panel Chapter 7 trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, Lexington Division.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Jeffrey D. Damron

Jeff's practice focuses on Worker's Compensation. He also completed mediation training through the Mediation Center of Kentucky, Inc. and also has experience in general civil litigation, commercial litigation and creditor/debtor relations. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he received his B.A. degree in political science with high distinction in 1984. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1987 and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar the same year. Jeff has served as an assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Floyd County, Kentucky and as a panel Chapter 7 trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, Lexington Division.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
James M. Kennedy

Jim's practice is focused on Federal Black Lung and Workers' Compensation Law. Jim is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his B.B.A. in finance in 1984. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1987. Jim was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1988. Jim is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
James M. Kennedy

Jim's practice is focused on Federal Black Lung and Workers' Compensation Law. Jim is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his B.B.A. in finance in 1984. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1987. Jim was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1988. Jim is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
William J. Baird, IV

Jess' practice is focused on Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Workers' Compensation and General Practice. Jess is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his B.A. in history in 1998. He received his Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2002. Jess was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2002. Jess is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.

Education

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
William J. Baird, IV

Jess' practice is focused on Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Workers' Compensation and General Practice. Jess is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received his B.A. in history in 1998. He received his Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2002. Jess was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2002. Jess is a member of the Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.

Education

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
David L. Baird

David's concentration of practice is Mineral and Environmental Law, Real Property and Contract Litigation, Insurance Defense and General Practice. David is a graduate of Miami University where he received his bachelors of science degree in finance. He received his Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase college of Law in 2005. David was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2005. David is a member of the Pike County Bar Association and Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

Salmon P. Chase college of Law
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
David L. Baird

David's concentration of practice is Mineral and Environmental Law, Real Property and Contract Litigation, Insurance Defense and General Practice. David is a graduate of Miami University where he received his bachelors of science degree in finance. He received his Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase college of Law in 2005. David was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2005. David is a member of the Pike County Bar Association and Kentucky Bar Association.

Education

Salmon P. Chase college of Law Juris Doctorate ,


Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Sarah K. McGuire

Sarah's practice is focused on Workers' Compensation Law and Federal Black Lung Law. Sarah is a graduate of Transylvania University where she received her B.S. in Computer Science/Business emphasis in 1997. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 2002. Sarah was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2002. Sarah is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Pike County Bar Association.

Education

University of Kentucky
Juris Doctorate ,

Baird & Baird, P.S.C.
Sarah K. McGuire

Sarah's practice is focused on Workers' Compensation Law and Federal Black Lung Law. Sarah is a graduate of Transylvania University where she received her B.S. in Computer Science/Business emphasis in 1997. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 2002. Sarah was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2002. Sarah is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Pike County Bar Association.

Education

University of Kentucky Juris Doctorate ,


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