Nicholas Ryan Hart

Nick has had an active trial, arbitration and appellate practice in both Kentucky and Indiana since joining PPOA in 2007. His practice is primarily focused in the areas of medical malpractice defense, professional liability defense, construction law, toxic torts, premises liability defense and products liability defense. Nick has achieved significant success as a trial attorney, having been trial counsel in a number of cases (see representative cases below). He also has successfully defended numerous healthcare providers before the Medical Review Panel in Indiana.

Nick has been counsel of record on appeal before all Kentucky and Indiana state appeals courts, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He has presented oral arguments before the Court of Appeals of Kentucky and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Nick was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and raised in Danville, Kentucky. In 2004, he graduated from Colorado College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics, with a Minor in American History. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2007. While in law school, Nick was a member of the Kentucky Law Journal and served as Notes Editor. He was also a member of the Moot Court Board and the National Moot Court Team.

Nick enjoys outdoor adventures with his wife and young son, collecting vinyl records, and playing golf and softball. Nick is a member of the Board of the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition. He is also involved with First Tee of Louisville, Relay for Life, and the Access Fund.