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Jacob Baird

859-226-2365

Jacob Baird helps businesses, insurers, and individuals navigate high-stakes litigation with practical strategy, careful case development, and a strong understanding of Kentucky courts. A member of the firm’s Torts and Insurance Practice Group in the Lexington office, Jacob maintains a broad litigation practice focused on product liability matters, mass litigation, personal injury defense, professional liability defense, and complex commercial disputes. He also assists clients in proceedings before state agencies when regulatory issues intersect with litigation.

Jacob represents clients on both sides of commercial disputes and regularly appears in courtrooms across Kentucky, including frequent appearances in eastern Kentucky counties.

Recent Assignments

Successfully defended a temporary restraining order proceeding in federal court in a complex commercial litigation matter.

Secured voluntary dismissal of a trial-set plaintiff in mass product liability litigation following the filing of a summary judgment motion.

Negotiated several favorable settlements in federal court actions brought against out-of-state businesses.

Obtained dismissal of fiduciary duty claims asserted against a former corporate officer in federal court.

Bar Admissions

Kentucky

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

Memberships

Kentucky Bar Association

Fayette County Bar Association

American Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

Education

J.D.,

2024

summa cum laude

University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law

Org / Honor

Order of the Coif

B.A., History,

2022

University of Kentucky

Org / Honor

College of Arts and Sciences 3+3 Blue Program Member for accelerated admission to law school

More Than Stites & Harbison

Jacob joined the firm after serving as a judicial law clerk for The Honorable Karen K. Caldwell, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. During law school, he was a summer associate in the firm’s Lexington office.

Outside of practicing law, Jacob enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, running, golfing, and cooking.

Contact Resources

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