About
Sheila Hiestand, additionally known as "The Lady Litigator," is a devoted legal professional in Bardstown, Kentucky, with a passion for helping women and their families through private damage claims. Sheila Hiestand, a lawyer in Bardstown, Kentucky, brings a completely unique attitude to her practice, drawing on her experience as a college basketball participant who commenced in very last four appearances. Known as "The Lady Litigator" for her tenacity in court, Sheila is committed to supporting women and their households navigate the difficult method of private harm claims. With over two decades of experience, Sheila has served as the president of the Kentucky trial attorneys with the Kentucky Justice Association, advocating for injured people. She has a demonstrated song record of fulfillment, consisting of a amazing 2013 automobile accident case wherein she secured a 3,000 verdict for her consumer. This victory covered damages for hospital therapy, lack of earning capacity, ache and suffering, and extra. After graduating from Centre College, Sheila earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky School of Law. Her willpower to her work has earned her popularity as the Fayette County Bar Association Outstanding Young Lawyer and an "AV Lawyer" rating through Martindale-Hubbell®. Sheila has also been venerated as one of the American Trial Lawyers Associations Top a hundred Trial Lawyers in Kentucky and as a Top Lawyer by way of Louisville Magazine. Outside of her felony exercise, Sheila enjoys spending time together with her circle of relatives and competing in triathlons and Ironman competitions. She is a skilled musician, gambling viola, violin, cello, and piano, and has been a member of the Lexington Singers. Sheila is fluent in Spanish and volunteers her time on the Federal Correctional Institute to help Spanish-speakme inmates with legal matters seasoned bono. In conclusion, Sheila Hiestand is a devoted and performed lawyer in Bardstown, Kentucky, with a ardour for advocating for her clients and creating a difference in their lives.
Legal Issues
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Car Accidents
- Young Lawyers
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in Kentucky
American Society of Legal Advocates
2016 - has membership
Lawyers of Distinction
2016 - Nation s Top 1%
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015 - Rated Perfect 10
AVVO
2012 - Honoree
Top 100 Trial Lawyers American Trial Lawyers Association
2008 - has membership
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2006 - AV Rated
Martindale Hubble
2006 - Past President
Kentucky Justice Association
2001 - Top 100 Lawyer Award
National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers
2013 - Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2008 - has membership
American Association for Justice
2006 - Top Lawyer
Global Directory of Who s Who
2015 - Honoree
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
2009 - Top Lawyer
Top Lawyers Louisville Magazine
2009 - Past President Young Lawyers Section and has membership of Board of Governors
Kentucky Bar Association
2003
Education
Graduation year: 1990
Graduation year: 1986
Associations
Current