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Travis L. Holtrey - Owensboro, KY
530 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301
Foreman Watson Holtrey, LLP
Owensboro Business Litigation Lawyer
Overview
My family instilled in me a strong work ethic and a dedication to perform beyond expectations, no matter what the task. Beginning at age ten, I spent my summers working on my grandparent’s farm in Ohio. When most kids were spending summertime enjoying vacations and a break from school, I was working on a dairy farm sixty to seventy hours a week. I learned the importance of hard work and the value of money. I saw my Grandmother work four jobs to keep the farm running after my Grandfather passed away. I dedicated my time in school to academic excellence and upon graduating high school I knew I wanted to be an attorney. I received a scholarship for academic debate while attending Western Kentucky University. As the captain of the debate team I led the team from a national ranking of #165 to #4 in only two years. In Law School, I competed in moot court and national negotiation competitions where again we achieved national recognition, placing eighth in the nation in moot court competition.
I take what I learned from my childhood and early teen years and now use the same dedication to the work I perform for my clients. Since 1995, I have assisted people across the state of Kentucky and throughout the United States who have been injured and need guidance because of a variety of unfortunate circumstances. I have had the privilege to represent individuals and families, injured or killed due to dangerous products such as farm implements, coal mining machinery, elevators and firearms. I have litigated medical malpractice cases involving dental extractions, gallbladder removal, diabetic management, orthopedic surgery and emergency treatment and diagnosis of post-surgical complications. I have represented clients suffering from chemical exposures including anhydrous ammonia and coal dust. I have concluded cases involving pharmaceutical mistakes involving errors with prescription medications, infusions, vaccination injury and intravenous administration. Finally, I have tried, mediated and settled hundreds of cases resulting from trucking wrecks, bus wrecks and car wrecks.
In 2018, I began shifting much of my practice to business litigation. I found the challenges of representing businesses in disputes tested my skills as an attorney. I have represented numerous regional businesses in complex contract disputes, shareholder disputes, and transactional issues. I experienced first hand how litigating business cases transfers many skills necessary for litigating all types of cases and truly makes an attorney well rounded for any adversarial matter.
In my personal time, I have competed and finished two full length Ironman competitions. I have taught myself how to play the guitar. I have learned how to perform many home renovation projects and most importantly, I have raised four unbelievable daughters and three super stepsons.
The list below contains some of my career highlights. I look forward to being an advocate for many more people and businesses as we move ahead making a difference one case at a time.
About Travis L. Holtrey
Practice Areas
- Business Litigation
- General Civil Litigation
- Car and Truck Wrecks
- Wrongful Death Cases
- Dog Bites
- Harmful or Dangerous Products
- Medical Negligence
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Pharmacy Errors
- Work Injuries (or Workers’ Compensation)
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1996
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1996
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2009
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1996
Other Affiliations
- Kentucky Justice Association, 2006 - 2009 (Board of Governors)
- Kentucky Justice Association, 2013 - Present (Board of Governors)
- Legislative Research Committee Kentucky Justice Association, 2006 - 2009
- Legislative Research Committee Kentucky Justice Association, 2012 - 2013
- Kentucky Bar Association, 2013 - Present (Attorney Advertising Commission Member)
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Daviess County Bar Association, 2008 - Present (President)
- Kentucky Lawyers For Justice
- American Association for Justice
Education
- Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, 1995
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: Moot Court Board
Honors: Placing eighth in the nation in moot court competition - Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 1992
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Nationally Ranked Debater, Collegiate Cross Examination Debate Association
Major: Political Science
Major: Speech Communication
Pro Bono Activities
- Chairman of the Board, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (NW. Ky.), 2006
- Board Member, Rape Victim Services, 1997 - 2001
- Board Member, Highland Playground, 2004 - 2006
- Coach & Mentor, Upward Basketball, D-League Basketball, Kentucky Mustangs Softball, Team Lauren Softball
Classes and Seminars
- Discovery and Admissibility of Expert Testimony, Kentucky Bar Association, 2000 - 2001
- Getting Started-A Young Lawyer’s Tips on Relationships and Rules in the Legal Community, Kentucky Bar Association, 1998 - 2005
- The Attorney-Physician Relationship, A Trial Lawyers Assessment, University of Kentucky, Owensboro Community College, 2004
- Earning Your Stripes / Tips and Strategies for Young Trial Lawyers, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, 2005
- Medicare and Medicaid / To Pay or Not Pay the Piper?, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, 2005 - 2006
- Medicare and Medicaid in Personal Injury Cases, Kentucky Bar Association, 2005 - 2006
- KBA Kentucky Law Update Moderator, 2008
- Proof: From Geometry to the Court Room, Daviess County Public Schools, 2009 - 2010
- Crash Investigation and Beyond, NBI Advanced Auto Litigation, 2011
- Winning With Your Opening, NBI Litigating to Win Through Advanced Trial Advocacy, 2013
- Directing Your Direct Examination, NBI Litigating to Win Through Advanced Trial Advocacy, 2013
- Ethics for Plaintiff’s Attorneys in Auto Accident Cases – Louisville, KY, NBI, 2015
- Top 10 Things You Need to Know to Practice an Auto Case – Bowling Green, KY, Kentucky Justice Association, 2015
- Using Medical Records To Win Your Case – Louisville, KY, NBI Advanced Issues In Personal Injury Litigation, 2016
- Getting The Most Out of Expert Witnesses – Louisville, KY, NBI Advanced Issues In Personal Injury Litigation, 2016
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Travis L. Holtrey
Honors
- Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys (Now, Kentucky Justice Association) – Board Member of the Year, 2006
- Edward M. Post Scholarship for National Moot Court Finalists, 1995
- American Bar Association Land Use Law Award, 1995
- Pirtle Washer Moot Court Finalist, 1995
- American Bar Association ADR Negotiation Competition, National Runner Up, 1995
- Kentucky Justice Association, Board of Governors 2006 – 2009, 2013 – Present
- Legislative Research Committee Kentucky Justice Association, 2006-09, 2012-13
- Kentucky Bar Association Attorney Advertising Commission Member, 2013 – Present
Office Information
Address
530 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone
Publication
Representative Cases
- Gilbert v. Murray Paving Co., Ky. App., 147 S.W.3d 736 (2004)
- Taylor v. Commonwealth of Ky., Dept. of Highways, Ky., 172 S.W.3d 786 (2005)
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