Benjamin "Lee" Kessinger III - Lexington, KY
Attorney at Kessinger Benvenuti PLLC
Complex Personal Injuries Lawyers in Lexington, KY
120 Kentucky Avenue Suite 220 Lexington, KY 40502
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Lexington Complex Personal Injuries Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Complex Personal Injuries
- Wrongful Deaths
- Business Litigation
- Transportation Litigation, Claims and Accidents
- Commercial/Business Transactions
- Product Liability Litigation
- Contractual Negotiations
- Municipality Litigation
- Personal Injury Defense
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Misrepresentation and Fraud Claims
- Unfair Competition
- Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
- Consumer Protection and Deceptive Trade Practices
- Financial and Creditor Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Lee’s experience includes litigation, trial and appellate representation in state and federal courts with a concentration on cases involving complex personal injury and business litigation. He has represented companies and individuals in litigation involving complex personal injuries and wrongful deaths; business litigation; transportation (motor carrier, air and rail) litigation, claims and accidents; commercial/business transactions; product liability litigation; contractual negotiations; municipality litigation; personal injury defense; insurance coverage disputes; misrepresentation and fraud claims; unfair competition; misappropriation of trade secrets; consumer protection and deceptive trade practices; financial and creditor litigation; and claims involving alleged sexual harassment and employment activities. He is also a Certified Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. Lee has an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Kentucky College of Law,
Lexington,
Kentucky, 1989
J.D
Law Review: Journal of Law and Mineral Policy, Staff Member
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University of Kentucky College of Law,
Lexington,
Kentucky, 1989
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Non Legal Education
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Auburn University, 1986
B.A.
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Auburn University, 1986
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Chair, Finance Committee of Crestwood Christian Church, 2004 - 2005
- Deacon, Crestwood Christian Church, 2007-2009, 2011-2013
- Trustee, Crestwood Christian Church, 2009-2011
- Fayette County Pro Bono Program, Board Member, 1998-2004
Representative Cases
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Baptist Physicians Lexington, Inc. v. New Lexington, Clinic, P.S.C., 436 S.W.3d 189 (Ky. 2014)
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Deaton v. Connecticut General Life Ins. Co., 17 S.W.3d 896 (Ky.App. 2000)
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Adam v. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., 13 F.3d 219 (6th Cir. 1997)
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Fifth Third Bank v. Waxman, 726 F.Supp.2d 742 (E.D.Ky. 2010)
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In re Air Crash at Lexington, Kentucky, August 27, 2007, 486 F.Supp.2d 640 (E.D.Ky. 2007)
Published Works
Articles
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World Trade Magazine, Editorial Board Member, 2002
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1989
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association
Other Affiliations
- Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention, 2001 (Chair)
- International Association of Defense Counsel (Member)
- Transportation Lawyers Association (Member)
- Kentucky Justice Association (Member)
- American Arbitration Association (Arbitrator)
- Fayette County and Kentucky Bar Associations (Member)
Contact
120 Kentucky Avenue
Suite 220
Lexington, KY 40502
Phone: 866-587-0281
Fax: 877-747-9184
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.kessingerlaw.com
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