Bill R. Garmer

Bill R. Garmer

(Deceased) Founding member of Garmer & Prather
  • Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury ...
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Biography

In Memoriam (1946-2021)

Recognized as one of Kentucky's top trial lawyers for decades, Bill left a legacy second to none. Bill was a renowned plaintiffs' lawyer representing clients in medical malpractice, products liability, aviation, railroad, and other types of claims. Over the course of his career, he was president of the Kentucky Bar Association and Kentucky Justice Association, chairperson of the Council of State Presidents of the American Justice Association, and inducted into the Hall of Fame at the University of Kentucky David J. Rosenberg College of Law. Bill was named KJA's Peter Perlman Trial Lawyer of the Year and was once Recognized by Super Lawyers as the No. 1 Super Lawyer in Kentucky. Many of his groundbreaking cases still remain the law in Kentucky.

Today the firm Bill started, Garmer & Prather, PLLC, continues his legacy by representing clients with personal injury, wrongful death, and wage and hour claims in state and federal courts throughout Kentucky.

Education
University of Kentucky College of Law
J.D.
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University of Kentucky
B.A.
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Professional Experience
Garmer & Prather, PLLC
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Law Clerk
Chief Judge Bernard T. Moynahan, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Design Defect Cases in Kentucky
Post Sales Duties/Continuing Duty to Warn
Fayette County Bar News
Fayette County Bar News
Monograph on Medical Malpractice
University of Kentucky College of Law
Fayette County Bar News
Speaking Engagements
Continuing Legal Education Programs
Awards
AV Preeminent
Martindale Hubbell
Recognized by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers
Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys
Rated by Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
Kentucky State Bar
Member
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Kentucky Bar Foundation
Member
Current
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Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Member
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University of Kentucky College of Law Alumni Association
Member
Current
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Melvin Belli Society
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Federal Bar Association
Member
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Kentucky Bar Association
Member
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Kentucky Democratic Party
Chairman
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American Bar Association
Member
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Kentucky Justice Association
President
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American Association for Justice
Member
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Fees
  • Does Not Currently Practice Law
  • Not Currently Accepting Clients
Practice Areas
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Nursing Home Abuse
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Products Liability
    Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • General Civil
Websites & Blogs
Website
Garmer & Prather, PLLC Website
Website
William R. Garmer's Website Profile
Blog
Kentucky Injury Law News
Contact & Map
Garmer & Prather, PLLC
Opera House Office Building
141 N Broadway
Lexington, KY 40507
Telephone: (859) 254-9351