David T. Royse
Experience
David Royse has represented individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases and has also served as a trusted legal advisor, handling major litigation for many of Kentucky’s top businesses including Keeneland Association, The Jockey Club, Claiborne Farm, Louisville Gas & Electric Company, Kentucky Utilities, Kentucky American Water, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Blue Grass Energy, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Fifth Third Bank, and others. He represented five families of victims in the crash of Comair 5191 and was appointed by U.S. Judge Karl Forester as Plaintiffs’ Liaison Counsel for the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in that litigation. In 2014, Royse was inducted as a Fellow in Litigation Counsel of America, a highly selective honorary trial lawyer society, and now is an LCA Senior Fellow. Royse has repeatedly been recognized by Best Lawyers in America®, SuperLawyers®, ChambersUSA® and Benchmark Litigation®, earning multiple distinctions as a “Leader in Litigation,” “Local Litigation Star” and “Lawyer of the Year” and "Top 50 in Kentucky." He is rated “AV Preeminent®” by Martindale-Hubbell®, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence.
Royse Resolution
David now devotes primary emphasis to his practice as a professional mediator. For more information, go to www.RoyseResolution.com.
Distinctions
Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (“LCA”). LCA is a highly-selective honorary trial lawyer society with a membership limited to less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fewer than 50 private practice Kentucky lawyers have been admitted as Fellows. Fellowships are selected based on excellence and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation.
Life Member - Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. There are approximately 3000 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
Appointed by two Governors of Kentucky to serve as a Special Justice on the Kentucky Supreme Court.
Appointed by the United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky to serve as Plaintiffs' Liaison Counsel in the aviation litigation arising out of the crash of Comair 5191 in Lexington, Kentucky on August 27, 2006.
AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™ by Martindale-Hubbell®
Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Top 50 in Kentucky, 2017, 2019, 2021
Chambers USA, Leading Lawyer for Business, Commercial Litigation
Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star, General Commercial; Real Estate; Equine; Banking & Lender Liability; Personal Injury, 2015 and 2016
Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,”Lexington, Bet the Company Litigation, 2021
Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Lexington,Trusts and Estates Litigation, 2019
Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Lexington,Banking and Finance Litigation, 2020, 2017, 2015, 2012
Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Lexington, Real Estate Litigation, 2014
Real Estate Litigation Attorney of the Year in Kentucky, Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award, 2014
Listed in Best Lawyers in America®, Banking and Finance Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, Real Estate Litigation, Trusts and Estates Litigation
Education
·University of Kentucky College of Law, 1998, J.D., Cum Laude
- Order of the Coif (restricted to top 10% of graduating class)
- Kentucky Law Journal
· Birmingham-Southern College, 1995, B.A., cum laude
Admissions
All Kentucky Courts
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
Community Involvement
David has served as Chairman of the Board of Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, Director of Bluegrass Care Navigators (Hospice of the Bluegrass), Board Member of Commerce Lexington, and a number of other civic and non-profit organizations.
Direct Dial: (859) 554-3698