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Phillip D. Scott Phil is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, and the Equine Team Co-Chair. Phil is a trial lawyer. He represents business clients in federal and state courts and in administrative proceedings. Phil has significant experience in equine and healthcare matters.
Education
A.B., Hanover College, 1964
J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law, 1967
Military Service
U.S. Marine Corps (Captain 1967-1970)
Admitted to Practice
Kentucky, 1967
Courts Admitted to Practice
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 1967
U.S. Court of Military Appeals, 1968
U.S. Supreme Court, 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1976
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
American Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Fayette County Bar Association (Past Director)
Elder, First Presbyterian Church
American Trial Lawyers Association
National Health Lawyers Association
American College of Equine Attorneys
Professional Leadership
Represented and acted on behalf of foreign interest in developing thoroughbred breeding and racing operations in the United States.
Represented clients in the acquisition of real estate for equine businesses. Acted as lead counsel in significant disputes involving equine interest including bankruptcies.
Acted as lead counsel in Healthcare law litigation and dispute resolution. Advised administrators and Boards of Directors of Healthcare institutions regarding legal matters.
Acted as lead counsel in commercial litigation.
Honors and Awards
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2008
Selected to Kentucky Super Lawyers, 2007
Civic and Charitable Involvement
President, Rabbah Bloodstock LLC
Director, Gainsborough Farm, LLC
Trustee and Chairman of the Board, Hanover College
Thoroughbred Club of America
Keeneland Club
Idle Hour County Club
Selected Publications and Presentations
"Trial Techniques in Equine Cases," University of Kentucky Equine Conference, 2003
"Authority of Local Governments to Protect the Public from Secondhand Smoke," Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Tobacco Control Conference, 2001
"A Roadmap for Engaging in International Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding" University of Kentucky Equine Law Conference, 1993
"American Equine Property Acquisition by Foreign Interest," University of Kentucky Equine Law Seminar, 1989
"A Ride on the Magic Carpet," Doing Business in the Arabian Gulf, Lexington Rotary Club, 1989
"Injunctive Relief in Kentucky," Kentucky Bar Association Annual Meeting, Louisville, 1989
"Ability to Control the Risk-Contractual Waivers of Liability," University of Kentucky Equine Law Seminar, 1987.
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