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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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May 21, 2010


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

  • Defended energy companies in wrongful death, paraplegia and serious injury lawsuits
  • Represented numerous coal companies in contract disputes
  • Defended contract miner in fatality investigation by MSHA and the West Virginia Office of Miners Health, Safety & Training
  • Represented mining company charged with more than $1,000,000 in MSHA fines
  • Defended coal miners in decertification proceedings

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1991
    Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Super Lawyers® 2009
  • The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Peer Review Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Health & Safety Committee, Kentucky Coal Association
  • West Virginia Coal Association
  • Trustee, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
  • Lexington Coal Exchange

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “An Analysis of the Coal Mining Industry’s Overall Safety Performance,” co-author, Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar 2010
  • “Documenting for Litigation,” Mine Safety & Health Law Special Institute 2010
  • “Handling MSHA 110(c) Investigations,” Webinar 2010
  • "MSHA 2010," Lexington Coal Exchange 2010
  • "MSHA Training Program," Steptoe & Johnson 2010
  • "Pattern of Violations,” 36th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium 2009
  • "MSHA Assessments,” Kanawha Valley Mining Institute 2009
  • “Flagrant Violations,” EMLF 34th Mineral Law Conference 2009