Emily Larish Startsman
Emily Larish Startsman is an attorney in the firm’s Lexington office where she is a member of the Torts and Insurance Practice Service Group. Emily has handled a variety of litigation matters for insurance companies, medical providers, corporations, and local businesses. Her focus includes medical malpractice, products liability, bad faith, and a variety of personal injury matters.
Daubert: Trends and Statistics
IADC Committee Newsletter, Product Liability, November 2017
Represent a major manufacturer of respiratory protection products in serial litigation.
Successfully defended claims against estate from inception of case through appeal.
Secured summary judgment for client in state court on governmental immunity ground.
Obtained summary judgment on middleman defense in products liability action in federal court.
Defend Kentucky-area hospitals, physicians, and emergency medical services providers in medical malpractice and wrongful death litigation.
The Nest - Center for Women, Children and Families, Board of Directors; HR Committee (2016-19)
Leadership Lexington, Class of 2019-20
Vanderbilt University Law School
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Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law, Managing Editor
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Research Assistant for Prof. Owen Jones
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2L Moot Court Competition
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Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society
magna cum laude
Washington and Lee University
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Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
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Kappa Kappa Gamma Women's Fraternity
Prior to joining Stites & Harbison, Emily served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Danny C. Reeves, U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of Kentucky.
In her free time, Emily enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.
Best Lawyers in America®, Ones To Watch, Commercial Litigation; Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2021)
Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2019-21)
