Benjamin Lee Kessinger III
Personal injury Attorney at Lexington, KY
also known as Lee Kessinger
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Benjamin Lee Kessinger III
Personal injury Attorney at Lexington, KY
About Benjamin
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Practice areas
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Personal injury50%
30 years, 225 cases
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Lawsuits and disputes30%
30 years, 350 cases
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Wrongful death20%
30 years, 20 cases
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Licensed for 33 years
State
KY
Status
Active
Acquired
1989
Updated
12/20/2022
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Kessinger Law Group
120 Kentucky Ave.
Suite 220
Lexington, KY, 40502
Reviews
78 Year Family Restaurant / Total Fire Loss
Fabulous Attorney
Served Commercial Contractor and Transactional services (Bob)
Professional & Effective
Outstanding!
Cost
Rates
- Free Consultation 120 minutes
- Contingency 33%-33%
Payment methods
Cash, Check
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Work Experience
- Manager Member
- Kessinger Law Group, PLLC
- 2015 - Present
- Member/Partner
- Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC
- 2002 - 2015
- CEO and General Counsel
- Digital Freight, Inc.
- 1999 - 2002
Education
- University of Kentucky College of Law
- JD - Juris Doctor
- 1989
- Auburn University, Auburn
- BA - Bachelor of Arts
- 1986
Legal Cases
- Baptist Physicians Lexington, Inc. v. New Lexington, Clinic, P.S.C., 436 S.W.3d 189 (Ky. 2014)
- McChesney et al. v. Center for Weight Loss Surgery et al.
- Fayette County jury verdict of $2,482,191 in wrongful death case arising from medical malpractice.
- Fifth Third Bank v. Waxman, 726 F.Supp.2d 742 (E.D.Ky. 2010)
Associations
- Kentucky Justice Association
- Member
- 2012 - Present
- Colon Cancer Screening Advisory Committee
- Committee Member Appointed by Governor Steve Beshear
- 2010 - Present
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Member
- 2004 - Present
Languages Spoken
- English
Honors and Awards
- AV Preeiminent Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell®
- 2018
- Certified Arbitrator
- American Arbitration Association
- 2004
Speaking Engagements
- Kentucky Justice Association
- Provided written material for 2010 “Trial by Jury” sponsored by the Kentucky Justice Association for Kentucky State Fair presentation on first jury award case for loss of consortium damages to a surviving spouse in the amount of $750,000
- 2010
- HOBY Foundation
- Presentation to HOBY Foundation
- 2002
- Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention
- Chair, Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention (2001)
- 2001
Attorney endorsements
Received
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Given
(0)
Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Sep 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I serve as the general counsel for a national Bank and I have hired Lee to represent the Bank in various matters. I have also recommended Lee to several individuals and corporations when I have been asked for a referral. Lee has actually represented several of my referrals and each case resulted in success. I do not hesitate to refer Lee as an attorney due to his proven success and dedication to his clients."
Litigation Attorney | Aug 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Lee for may years. Not only does he have an excellent reputation among fellow layers he is one of the best litigators I have seen. His ability to grasp the facts of a case and distill them into an easily understood presentation and compelling argument in favor of his client is outstanding."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Lee took a very difficult case another attorney dropped after he saw the police report and after doing a phenomenal job of finding the best experts to support the case he obtained a settlement . His work on the case was stellar and I highly recommend him. He will go above and beyond to help his clients."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I strongly recommend and endorse Mr. Kessinger. He is an excellent litigator and trial attorney. He works very hard for his clients and has the skills to deliver great outcomes and results."
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