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Jeffrey K. Phillips

Education

  • J.D. University of Pittsburgh
    B.S. Point Park College

Bar Admissions

  • Kentucky
  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia

Recent Publications By Jeffrey K. Phillips

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Jeffrey K. Phillips
Member

Jeffrey K. Phillips
Member

Jeff Phillips concentrates his practice on complex litigation. He focuses on the defense of energy companies in issues such as deliberate intent, personal injury, and MSHA regulations. He has tried 45 cases to verdict in federal and state courts and has been involved in appellate proceedings before state and federal courts. He is the Managing Member of the firm’s Lexington, Kentucky, office.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Represented energy companies in wrongful death lawsuits
  • Represented coal companies in contract disputes
  • Defended contract miner in fatality investigation by MSHA/West Virginia Office of Miners Health, Safety & Training
  • Representing coal company charged with more than $1,000,000 in MSHA fines
  • Defending coal miner in decertification proceeding

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1991
    Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Super Lawyers® 2009
  • The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Kentucky Coal Association
  • West Virginia Coal Association
  • Energy & Mineral Law Foundation

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “Flagrant Violations,” EMLF 34th Mineral Law Conference
  • "MSHA Assessments,” Kanawha Valley Mining Institute 2009
  • "Pattern of Violations,” 36th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium 2009
  • “Handling MSHA 110(c) Investigations,” Webinar 2010
  • “Documenting for Litigation,” Mine Safety & Health Law Special Institute 2010