Paul A. Casi, II

Paul A. Casi, II is an attorney with a long history of representing the injured and wronged in Kentucky. Since 1994, he has devoted his legal practice exclusively to personal injury law, helping individuals and families across the state who have been harmed due to negligence and wrongdoing. He has extensive experience with complex cases involving medical malpractice, birth injuries, and catastrophic injuries.

Paul A. Casi, II attended Vanderbilt University, receiving his B.A. in 1991. He then went on to the University of Louisville School of Law, graduating with his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 1994. He received the George M. Moss Award as the Valedictorian of his law school class.

Over the past 29 years, Paul A. Casi, II has gained significant recognition as an aggressive, effective litigator. He has been selected to the Kentucky Super Lawyers list , and he has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America from 2010-2024. He is AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® for obtaining million dollar and multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts.

Paul A. Casi, II is a frequent speaker at various conventions and seminars in Kentucky and across the United States. He has spoken at more than 60 different conventions and seminars. He also has published works in Trial Magazine and The Advocate.

Paul is the proud father of three sons: Paul, David, and Mark. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Karen, their sons, their daughter-in-laws (Minhtran & Courtney), and their granddaughter (Audrey).He also enjoys traveling, camping, grilling out, fishing, tennis, swimming, reading, history, and live theater.

Bar Admissions

Kentucky, 1994
Indiana, 1994
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1994
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1994
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1994
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1994
U.S. Supreme Court, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

Honors & Awards

Peter Perlman Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award from the Kentucky Justice Association, 2018
Dan Cullan Award from American Association for Justice, Birth Trauma Litigation Group, 2015
Listed, Best Lawyers in America, 2010-2024
Listed, Kentucky Super Lawyers, 2008-2024
Listed, Kentucky Super Lawyers Top 50, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®
AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell®
Brandeis American Inn of Court, 1999 – 2002
George M. Moss Award, Valedictorian of Graduating Class, 1994
Omicron Delta Kappa Award, Outstanding Graduating Senior, 1994
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society (Interdisciplinary), 1994
Brandeis Honor Society, Scholar

Published Works

A Patient’s Antecedent Negligence is Not Comparative Negligence, Vol. 15, No. 1, Professional Negligence Connection. American Association for Justice (Fall 2007)
Shedding Light on Peer Review Privilege, Trial Magazine (June, 2013)
A Profile on Kentucky Chief Justice John Minton, Vol. 42, The Advocate (July/August, 2014)
President’s Messages, Vol. 44, The Advocate (2016) (published by the Kentucky Justice Association)

Representative Cases

Commonwealth v. Claycomb, 566 S.W. 3d 202 (Ky. 2018) (holding Medical Review Panels unconstitutional)
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, LLC v. Adams, 536 S.W.3d 683 (Ky. 2017) (amicus brief) (permitting a claim against hospitals for negligently credentialing physicians)
Martin v. Ohio County Hospital, 295 S.W. 3d 104 (Ky. 2009) (amicus brief) (recognizing a claim for post-death loss of spousal consortium)
Kentucky Ins. Guar. Ass’n. v. Jeffers, 13 S.W. 3d 606 (Ky. 2000)

Litigation Percentage

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Professional Associations & Memberships

Kentucky Bar Association
Indiana Bar Association
Kentucky Justice Association, President, 2016
Kentucky Justice Association, Board of Governors, 1997 – Present
American Association for Justice- Professional Negligence Section, Chair, 2010 – 2011
American Association for Justice -Birth Trauma Litigation Group, Co-Chair, 2009 – 2011
American Association for Justice – Medical Negligence Information Exchange Group
American Association for Justice – Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
American Association for Justice – Railroad Litigation Group
American Association for Justice- Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Attorneys Information Exchange Group
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law, Alumni Council, President, 2020-2021
University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law, Alumni Council, 2014-2022
Louisville Bar Foundation, Board of Directors, 2007 – 2012
Citizens for Better Judges, 2008 – 2010
The Law Club, 2023-present

Education

University of Louisville School of Law, Louisville, Kentucky
- J.D. magna cum laude – May 1994
- Honors: Class Rank 1st
Vanderbilt University
- B.A. – May 1991
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: Business Administration

Law School Activities

Journal of Family Law, Senior Editor, 1993-1994
Journal of Family Law, Member, 1992-1993
Journal of Law and Education, Member, 1992-1993

Invited Presentations

Ten Tips from a Recent Medical Malpractice Trial, Michigan Association for Justice, Medical Malpractice Seminar, January 27, 2024, Detroit, Michigan
Faculty/Speaker, 39^th Annual Conference, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology and the Law, January 2-7, 2024, Kauai, Hawaii
- Neonatal Arrest After Delivery
- Hospital Liability in OC Cases
Proving Consortium Damages in Child Death and Parental Death Cases, Ohio Association for Justice, Winter Convention, November 10, 2023, Cleveland, Ohio
Neonatal Arrest in the Delivery Room, Joint American Association for Justice/PEOPIL, Birth Injury and Medical Negligence Seminar, September 4-5, Florence, Italy
Faculty/Speaker, American Association for Justice, Electronic Fetal Monitoring in Birth Injury Cases, April 20-21, 2023, Charleston, South Carolina
Faculty/Speaker, American Association for Justice, Electronic Fetal Monitoring in Birth Injury Cases, March 10-11, 2022, New Orleans, Louisiana
Cross-Examination of the Pediatric Neuroradiologist, Birth Trauma Litigation Group, American Association for Justice, Mid-Winter Convention, February 13, 2022, Palm Springs, California
Speaker, Myths vs. Truths: Examining Placental Pathology Challenges in Pregnancy Outcomes & Birth Injury Litigation, ACI, Pre-Conference Workshop, 20^th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Cases, November 17, 2021
Fetal Inflammatory Response Syndrome, American Association for Justice, Mastering the Medicine Seminar: Birth Injury & Medical Negligence, November 4, 2021, Atlanta, Georgia
Mediation Do’s & Don’ts, Kentucky Justice Association, Applying Pressure in Litigation: Key Civil Rules & Effective Strategies, April 23, 2021
Cross-Examination of Defense Experts, Kentucky Justice Association, Expert Litigation Seminar, April 16, 2021
Rate and Progression of Injury, Birth Trauma Litigation Group, American Association for Justice, March 26, 2021
Faculty/Speaker, 36^th Annual Conference, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology and the Law, January 2-6, 2020, Big Island, Hawaii
- Avoidable Obstetrical Errors that Invite Litigation
Certificate of Merit Seminar, Kentucky Justice Association, May 21, 2019, Louisville, Kentucky
Effective Cross Examination of Experts, 42^nd Judicial Circuit Conference, May 16, 2019, Murray, Kentucky
Cross Examination of Defendants, Professional Negligence Section, American Association for Justice Annual Convention, July 10, 2018, Denver, Colorado
Rate and Progression of Injury, Birth Trauma Litigation Group, American Association for Justice Annual Convention, July 8, 2018, Denver, Colorado
Damages in Catastrophic Cases, Kentucky Justice Association, Gathering of Legends and Champions Seminar, June 22, 2018, Louisville, Kentucky
Faculty/Speaker, American Association for Justice, Electronic Fetal Monitoring in Birth Injury Cases, March 1-2, 2018, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Faculty/Speaker, 34^th Annual Conference, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology and the Law, January 1-5, 2018, Maui, Hawaii
-Shoulder Dystocia & Brachial Plexus Injury: A Plaintiff’s Perspective
Maternal Death: Hemorrhage, Professional Negligence Section, American Association for Justice, Annual Convention, July 25, 2017, Boston, Massachusetts
What to Look for in Experts, Professional Negligence Section, American Association for Justice, Winter Convention, February 12, 2017, Austin, Texas
Jury Selection in a Medical Malpractice Case, Seminarweb, February 9, 2017
Effective Cross Examination of Defense Experts, Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, 2016 Annual Meeting, December 10, 2016, Kansas City, Missouri
Issues and Concerns in Handling the Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Case, 360 Advocacy, Injured Babies Seminar, September 12, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada
Handling Emergency Department Cases: Emergent Airway Cases, Professional Negligence Section, American Association for Justice, Annual Convention, July 24, 2016, Los Angeles, California
Faculty/Speaker, Chorioamnionitis and Cerebral Palsy in the Term Baby: Myths v. Facts, 32^nd Annual Conference, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology, and the Law, January 2-6, 2016, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jury Selection in a Medical Malpractice Case, Seminarweb, July 29, 2015
Jury Selection in Medical Malpractice Cases, American Association for Justice, Annual Convention, July 14, 2015, Montreal, Canada
Faculty/Speaker, Electronic Fetal Monitoring in Birth Injury Cases Seminar, American Association for Justice, June 18-19, 2015, Washington, D.C.
Faculty/Speaker, Total Electronic Fetal Monitoring Immersion Seminar, American Association for Justice, June 26-27, 2014, Washington, D.C.
Jury Selection in a Medical Malpractice Case, Seminarweb, May 7, 2014
Jury Selection in a Medical Malpractice Case in a Rural Venue, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, 26th Annual Convention, February 29, 2014, New Orleans, Louisiana
Ten Tips from a Recent Medical Malpractice Jury Trial, Birth Trauma Litigation Group, American Association for Justice, Mid-Winter Convention, February 9, 2014, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Overcoming the Patient Safety Quality Improvement Act Privilege in Medical and Hospital Negligence Cases, Professional Negligence Section, American Association for Justice Annual Convention, July 23, 2013, San Francisco, California
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC): “Immediate Availability”, Facility Resources & Informed Consent, Birth Trauma Litigation Group, American Association for Justice Annual Convention, July 21, 2013, San Francisco, California
Cross Examination of Medical Experts in Medical Negligence Cases, Kentucky Justice Association/Seminar Web, June 13, 2013
Cross Examination of Medical Experts in Medical Negligence Cases, Mastering the Deposition: A Critical Skills Workshop, Kentucky Justice Association, May 10 & May 17, 2013
Overcoming the Patient Safety Quality Improvement Act Privilege in Medical and Hospital Negligence Cases, Kentucky Justice Association/Seminar Web, March 21, 2013
Handling Medical Malpractice Cases, Boot Camp for Attorneys, Kentucky Justice Association, June 15 & June 22, 2012, Louisville & Lexington, Kentucky
Effective Cross-Examination of Defense Experts, Michigan Association for Justice, Medical Malpractice Seminar, December 2, 2011, Novi, Michigan
Emergency Drills in Obstetrics, Birth Trauma Litigation Group, American Association for Justice Annual Convention, July 10, 2011, New York City
Participant, The Emerging Role of Mid-Level Providers in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Physicians Monthly, July 8, 2011
Birth Injury Cases, Missing High Value Cases: How to Recognize and Handle Claims Many Lawyers Overlook, Kentucky Justice Association, June 3, 2011, Louisville, Kentucky
Emergency Drills in Obstetrics, The Southern Trial Lawyers 23rd Annual Conference, March 4, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana
Hospital Liability in Obstetric Cases, Birth Trauma Malpractice, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, February 23, 2011, New York City
Combating the NICHD/ACOG Fetal Monitoring Guidelines, Professional Negligence Section, American Association for Justice, July 13, 2010, Vancouver, British Columbia
Adverse Lay and Expert Witness Depositions, KJA’s Deposition and Discovery College, Kentucky Justice Association, May 17, 2010, Lexington, Kentucky
Plaintiff Conducting Jury Selection, Advanced Trial Skills, Kentucky Justice Association/ Kentucky Defense Council, May 7, 2010, Lexington, Kentucky
Seminar Co-Chair, Loss of Consortium: Evaluating and Handling Your Current and Future Cases, Kentucky Justice Association, April 22, 2010, Louisville, Kentucky
Proving Consortium Damages in Child Death Cases, Loss of Consortium: Evaluating and Handling Your Current and Future Cases, Kentucky Justice Association, April 22, 2010 (written presentation only)
Spousal Loss of Consortium: How It Impacts Your Current and Future Cases, Kentucky Justice Association, Teleseminar, November 17, 2009
Post-Partum Hemorrhage, Birth Trauma Litigation Group Meeting, American Association for Justice, Annual Convention, July 27, 2009, San Francisco, California
Handling The Oversized Load Case, Kentucky Justice Association, Big Truck Seminar, June 19, 2009
Mentor, Kentucky Justice Association Trial College, May 16-May 20, 2009
Computerized Fetal Heart Monitor Records, Birth Trauma Litigation Group Meeting, American Association for Justice, Mid-Winter Convention, February 9, 2009, New Orleans, Louisiana
Hospital Liability, Ohio Association for Justice, Annual Convention, May 9, 2008, Columbus, Ohio
Hospital Liability in Obstetric Cases, Birth Trauma Litigation Group Meeting, American Association for Justice, Annual Convention, July 15, 2007, Chicago, Illinois
Effective Use of Accident Reconstruction Experts and Cross Examination of Defense Accident Reconstruction Experts, Essentials for Winning Your Auto Case, Kentucky Justice Association, June 15 and June 19, 2007
Shoulder Dystocia/Brachial Plexus Injury Cases: Effective Settlement Strategy and Use of Exhibits and Animations, Birth Trauma Litigation Group Meeting, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Mid-Winter Convention, February 11, 2007, Miami, Florida
Kentucky Evidence Workshop, PESI, Inc., April 25, 2006
Cross Examination of Defense Obstetric Experts, Birth Trauma Litigation Group Meeting, Association of Trial Lawyers of America Mid-Winter Convention, February 19, 2006, Honolulu, Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Collisions: Finding Additional Sources of Recovery, Nuts and Bolts of Trying a Car Wreck Case, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, April 29, 2005
Defense Medical Examinations: Obtaining Information and Cross-Examination, Auto 2004: New Directions for Full and Fair Verdicts, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, May 14, 2004 and June 18, 2004
Automobile Black Boxes, Annual Auto Litigation Seminar, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, June 6 and 13, 2003
Handling Causation Issues and Effective Cross-Examination of Defendant’s Experts, Building a Strong Medical Malpractice Case Seminar, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, November 8, 2002
Recognizing and Dealing with Discovery Abuse, Ethics Express Seminar, Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, June 26, 2000

Family

Wife Karen, three sons (Paul, David, and Mark), daughter-in-laws (Minhtran and Courtney), and granddaughter (Audrey).

Hobbies

He enjoys travel, tennis, reading, theater, history, grilling out, and fishing, but his favorite pastime is spending time with his family.

Fraternities

Alpha Tau Omega