Member

Steven M. Henderson

502-779-5826

As a registered professional engineer and attorney, Steven represents owners, contractors, and design professionals in all aspects of the construction and design process. He successfully litigates cases in state and federal courts, and regularly manages the resolution of disputes for clients. Having spent time working as an engineer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet prior to becoming an attorney, Steven continues to maintain in-depth knowledge of the multiple demands placed on owners, design professionals and contractors involved in complex transportation projects. Steven is chair of the firm’s Construction Service Group.

Recent Assignments

Defending multiple engineering firms in cases involving allegations of property damage caused by defective design or construction.

Defending engineering firm in a multi-party dispute involving personal injury claims arising from a propane gas explosion.

Defending major international equipment manufacturer in multiple product liability cases.

Assisted contractors in protesting multiple OSHA citations and penalties.

Successfully resolved dispute on behalf of a contractor accused of submitting fraudulent payment documents to a government agency.

Obtained a favorable settlement of subcontractor’s delay claim against a government agency arising from relocation of water and sewer lines on a highway project.

Negotiated a favorable settlement with a state transportation agency concerning payment for material on a highway project that allegedly did not comply with the agency’s standard specifications.

Successfully represented multiple contractors in bid protests challenging the award of contracts for highway and bridge projects.

Representing multiple contractors in pursuing or defending performance and payment bond claims related to subcontractor defaults.

Obtained summary judgment in a complicated commercial construction dispute involving delay claims and allegations of defective construction.

Successfully resolved a design and construction defect case on behalf of a condominium owner’s association.

Successfully litigated a multi-party case for a national developer involving claims of fraud and defective construction asserted by a condominium owner’s association.

Successfully resolved complicated payment dispute on contracting mining project that resulted in multi-million dollar payment to client.

Drafted multi-million dollar construction contracts for several owners, including manufacturing facilities, hotels, museums and a recycling facility.

Drafted design-build contract and proposal documents for quasi-public agency.

Successfully litigated a contractor’s claims against a manufacturer and a design engineer involving a poorly designed telecommunications tower. The client obtained a substantial settlement during early mediation and avoided substantial litigation costs.

Drafted and negotiated various design and construction contracts on behalf of contractors, subcontractors and design professionals.

Drafted and negotiated multiple contract mining agreements for a multi-million dollar surface mining project.

Bar Admissions

Kentucky

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit

U.S. Court of Federal Claims

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

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

Firm Leadership

Construction Service Group, Chair

Memberships

American Bar Association

Kentucky Bar Association

Louisville Bar Association

American Society of Civil Engineers

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Member

Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors

Registered Professional Engineer

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(Ky., No. 22555)

Community Involvement

Kentuckians for Better Transportation, Board of Directors (Chair, 2021-22)

Shelby Co. UK Alumni Association, Board of Directors

Education

J.D.,

2007

magna cum laude

University of Kentucky College of Law

Org / Honor

Order of the Coif

Kentucky Law Journal, Member

CALI Award in Contracts, Evidence & Bankruptcy

Outstanding 2nd & 3rd Year Journal Staff Member Award

Stoll Keenan Ogden Law Journal Service Award

John Darsie Memorial Scholarship Fund

Chelsey Williams Bailey UK Alumni Association Scholarship

Swinford Writing Club, Best Overall Advocate

M.S., Civil Engineering,

1999

University of Kentucky

Org / Honor

Southeast Transportation Institute Fellowship

Teaching Assistant & Research Assistant, 1997-99

B.S., Civil Engineering,

1997

cum laude

University of Kentucky

Org / Honor

Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society

Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

More Than Stites & Harbison

Steven is a member of the Board of Directors of Kentuckians for Better Transportation, the Shelby Co. UK Alumni Association, and the finance committee of Centenary United Methodist Church in Shelbyville, Ky. Steven is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, backpacking, snow skiing, and any other activity that gives him the opportunity to enjoy some quiet time in the woods. He also enjoys golf (most of the time) and spending time with his wife, Emily, and his daughter, Clara.

Accolades

Martindale-Hubbell® AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated

Best Lawyers in America®, Construction Law and Litigation – Construction (2017-25)

Best Lawyers in America®, Louisville Area Lawyer of the Year in Construction Law (2021, 2025)

Kentucky Super Lawyers® (2018-25)

Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2015-17)

Contact Resources

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