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Distinguished Medical Malpractice and Insurance Defense
About Karen L. Keith
Karen L. Keith is a highly respected Member of Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC (SKO), one of the region’s most established law firms. With a legal career spanning nearly 30 years, Karen has built a formidable reputation as a defender of the medical community. A native of Louisville and a graduate of the Brandeis School of Law, she made history as a founding shareholder of McMasters Keith Butler, an all-female litigation firm, before joining SKO in 2022. Karen focuses her practice on defending physicians, hospitals, and long-term care facilities against complex malpractice claims. She is known for her deep understanding of healthcare risk management and her ability to navigate the intersection of medicine and law. Beyond the courtroom, she is a dedicated community leader, having served on the boards of the Kentucky Opera and the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice Defense: Aggressive representation for healthcare providers facing lawsuits alleging negligence, surgical errors, or misdiagnosis.
- Professional Liability: defending the reputations and licenses of professionals against claims of misconduct and liability.
- Long-Term Care Litigation: representing nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in disputes involving patient care and facility regulations.
- Risk Management: Advising medical institutions on strategies to minimize liability and improve patient safety protocols.
Premier Downtown Location
Karen L. Keith practices out of SKO’s Louisville office located in the PNC Plaza at 500 West Jefferson Street. This iconic skyscraper is situated in the heart of the city’s financial and legal district, directly across from the Jefferson County Judicial Center. The location offers immediate access to the courts and a sophisticated environment for client meetings. The office reflects the prestige of a firm with a 125-year history of serving Kentucky’s businesses and professionals. ⚕️ ⚖️
Specializing In
Medical Malpractice Defense, Professional Liability, Healthcare Law
Address & Location
500 W Jefferson St, Suite 2000, Louisville, KY 40202
Building Location
Located in PNC Plaza (formerly PNC Tower), a prominent 30-story office tower at the corner of Jefferson and 5th Streets.
Suite Access
Enter the main lobby from Jefferson Street; check in with security and take the elevator bank to the 20th floor, Suite 2000.
Parking Details
Parking is available in the attached PNC Plaza Garage, accessible from Market Street or Jefferson Street. Metered street parking is also available.
Public Transit
Ideally situated for transit, with major TARC bus stops located directly in front of the building on Jefferson Street.
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