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Todd Kevin Childers
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Biography
For most of his 26 year career, Todd Childers has practiced extensively in the area of personal injury and litigation. He has developed strong relationships with top medical and engineering experts across the nation for consultation and expert testimony. After earning his JD from the University of Kentucky where he served as an editor on the Kentucky Law Journal, he served as a judicial clerk for Hon. Eugene Siler, Jr., on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio. He then practiced general and commercial litigation in Lexington at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, and Dinsmore & Shohl until returning to Corbin in 1998. He has practiced law in the federal and state courts in Kentucky since 1993. He was chosen by the federal judiciary as member of Merit Selection Panel for Appointment of Federal Magistrate Judges for U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky at London and Ashland (2005-06). He has also been voted “Best of the Best” Attorney in the Tri-County Area, Times-Tribune Readers’ Choice Award. Due to his success in representing injured clients, he has achieved membership in both the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums for acting as lead counsel for clients in multiple million dollar cases. One of his federal litigation cases in which he favorably argued a rule of law for procedural practice of cases (Bluegrass Hosiery v. Speizman, 214 F.3d 770 (6th Cir. 2000)) is cited in law school textbook (Teply, Whitten and McLaughlin, Cases, Text and Problems on Civil Procedure, 2nd Ed., Carolina Academic Press, 2008) and in a federal practice manual (Federal Civil Procedural Manual, Rosenthal, et. al., Juris Publ. 2015, § 9.2.2, p. 299, n.19).
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-45%
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Kentucky for 32 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Freeman Childers & Howard
101 S. Main St., Corbin, KY, 40701
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Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2021
Great Service
Todd listened to my concerns and provided the legal advice I needed to best move forward. Would strongly recommend him to anyone needing legal services.
Posted by Kristen | November 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Auto Accident
I had an excellent experience with Todd Childers. Todd came highly recommended and I was not disappointed. He is very knowledgeable, he kept me informed and guided me through the whole case. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know!
Todd Kevin Childers's Lawyer Endorsements
"Todd Childers is a very skilled and thorough Plaintiff's attorney. Todd has been practicing law for more than 20 years and his practice is 100% focused on personal injury claims for folks who have been injured because of someone else's negligence. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has an excellent mastery of personal injury law and has a great reputation within the Kentucky Bar. He is the attorney I would hire to handle my personal injury case. He has built a thriving practice in southeastern Kentucky and has been trusted by thousands of clients throughout the years to handle their case."
Aaron Howard
Personal injury lawyer
Barrett Freeman
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Best Law Firm, Corbin Times Tribune Readers' Choice Award
2015
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Best Law Firm, Corbin Times Tribune Readers' Choice Award
2014
Best Law Firm, Corbin Times Tribune Readers' Choice Award
2013
Best Law Firm, Corbin Times Tribune Readers' Choice Award
2012
Best Law Firm, Corbin Times Tribune Readers' Choice Award
2012
Best of the Best Attorney, Corbin Times Tribune Readers' Choice Award
2011
Best of the Best Attorney, Corbin Times Tribune Readers' Choice Award
2010
Best of the Best Attorney, Corbin Times Tribune Readers' Choice Award
2007
Top 20 Under 40 Professionals, Corbin Times Tribune
1998
Continuing Legal Education Award, Kentucky Bar Association
1996
Donated Legal Services Award, Kentucky Bar Association
1993
Outstanding Service Award, Law Clerk, U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
1993
Top 11% of class, University of Kentucky College of Law
1992
Howard Academic Scholarship for the Study of Law, University of Kentucky College of Law
1992
2nd Place Overall Moot Court Competition, University of Kentucky College of Law
1992
2nd Place Brief Overall, University of Kentucky College of Law
1992
Top Grade in Study of Uniform Commercial Code, University of Kentucky College of Law
1992
Moot Court Board, University of Kentucky College of Law
1992
Kentucky Law Journal, Associate Editor, University of Kentucky College of Law
1991
Best Appellate Brief Award, University of Kentucky College of Law
1991
Best Oral Argument Award, University of Kentucky College of Law
1991
Who's Who Among American Law Students, Summa Publishing
1991
American Jurisprudence (Book) Award, Property, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
1990
Phi Alpha Theta History Honorary Society, University of Kentucky
1990
Dean's Lists, National Dean's Lists
1990
Dean's Lists, University of Kentucky
1990
Holman-Hamilton Academic Scholarship, highest GPA History major, University of Kentucky
1990
Graduated with Distinction and Honors, University of Kentucky
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Board Member - Vice Chairman, Corbin Board of Education
1998 - Present
Partner, Freeman Childers Howard
1997 - 1998
Attorney, Dinsmore & Shohl
1994 - 1997
Attorney, Wyatt Tarrant & Combs
1993 - 1994
Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Associations
2003 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2001 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
1998 - Present
Corbin Independent SchoolsVice Chair
1994 - Present
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of KentuckyAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
Kentucky Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1976 - Present
Steele's Chapel Christian ChurchMember, Elder, Teacher, Worship Leader
American Bar Association
Past Member
Federal Bar Association
Past Member
Whitley County Bar Association
Past Member
2005 - 2006
U.S. Federal CourtsMerit Selection Panel, Magistrate Judges for London & Ashland
2000 - 2001
Tri-County LeadershipPast Member
1998 - 2001
Faith Christian Youth CampPast Board Member and President
1997 - 1998
Kentucky Bench & BarMember, editorial board
Sample of Legal Cases
Bluegrass Hosiery v. Speizman, 214 F.3d 770 (6th Cir. 2000)
victory
Woods v. Williamsburg, Whitley Circuit Court 2008
Litigated, victory
Carlton v. Hackler, Whitley Circuit Court 2012
Litigated, victory
Harrison v. Ormsco, Laurel Circuit Court 2012
Litigated, victory
Cupp v. LeMaster, Leslie Circuit Court 2008
Litigated, victory
Cox v. Bowlin, 2013 Whitley Circuit Court
Litigated, victory
Patton v. Grimes, Laurel Circuit 2018
Litigated, victory
Sexton v. Hazelett, Pike Circuit Court, 2009
Litigated, victory
0rr v. City of Middlesboro, Bell Circuit Court, 2009
Litigated, victory
Mills v. BJG&S, Bell Circuit Court, 2009
Litigated, victory
Lay v. Barnhill, Whitley Circuit Court, 2007
Litigated, victory
Huddleston v. Middlesboro, Bell Circuit Court, 2007
Litigated, victory
Hatfield v. Berry, Whitley Circuit Court, 2007
victory, Plaintiff verdict
Carr v. Grange, Harlan Circuit Court, 2007
Litigated, victory
Ealy v. Thomas, Harlan Circuit Court
Jury Verdict
Combs v. St. Joseph, Fayette Circuit Court
Litigated, victory
Lloyd v. Fleming, Jefferson Circuit Court
Litigated, victory
Education
1993
University of Kentucky College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Kentucky
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Law and Justice
Oral Argument
2016
Law and Justice
Oral Argument
2015
Law Classes
Oral Argument
2014
Law and Justice
Oral Argument
Languages
English