Harold L. Kirtley II - Lexington, KY
Attorney at O’Brien Batten Kirtley & Coomer, PLLC
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyers in Lexington, KY
501 Darby Creek Rd Unit 54 Lexington, KY 40509
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Lexington Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury - Plaintiff
- Wrongful Death
- Trucking Accidents
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Hal is a partner at O'Brien Batten Kirtley & Coomer, PLLC. Oral advocacy, particularly trial practice, is a passion of his. He has experience successfully trying civil and criminal cases, and he has successfully argued before the Kentucky Supreme Court. Hal is licensed to practice in Kentucky, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He is AV Preeminent peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell.*
Hal handles primarily nursing home abuse and neglect cases and medical negligence cases. He enjoys, and considers it a privilege, being a voice in the case for an injured person and his/her family members, whose lives have been forever changed due to improper care.
Hal graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law (Order of Barristers) in 2003, where he received the McClung Medal, which is awarded to the outstanding advocate of each graduating class. He was elected chair of the Moot Court Board. He was also a two-year member of the National Trial Team, which reached the national finals. Hal also received the 2002 Pryor Award of Excellence in Advocacy. Hal attended the University of Kentucky for college. He received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism in 1999 and a Bachelor of Science in agriculture in 2000.
Hal and his wife are the proud parents of twins (one boy and one girl). He has served as an elder at his church. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers, 2019-2023
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating, 2017
Other Sources of Feedback About Harold L. Kirtley II
Included on the 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Kentucky Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Tennessee College of Law,
Knoxville,
Tennessee, 2003
J.D.
Honors: Order of Barristers
Honors: Recipient of the McClung Medal
Honors: Chair of the Moot Court Board
Honors: Member of the National Trial Team
Honors: Robert E. Pryor of Award of Excellence in Advocacy, 2002
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University of Tennessee College of Law,
Knoxville,
Tennessee, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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University of Kentucky ,
Lexington,
Kentucky, 1999
B.A.
Major: Journalism -
University of Kentucky,
Lexington,
Kentucky, 2000
B.S.
Major: Agriculture
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University of Kentucky ,
Lexington,
Kentucky, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 2003
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2005
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2009
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
Other Affiliations
- Kentucky Bar Association, 2003 - Present (Member)
- Kentucky Justice Association, 2012 - Present (Member)
- American Association for Justice, 2012 - Present (Member)
Contact
501 Darby Creek Rd
Unit 54
Lexington, KY 40509
Phone: 859-554-4727
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.obrieninjurylaw.com
Hours: Monday - Friday ; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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