Firm Profile
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History
Wellman & Nichols was created in 2008 by combining the established insurance defense practices of Dean Wellman and Mark Nichols. Together, the partners bring over 50 years of experience in the insurance defense practice throughout Kentucky and portions of Tennessee. While most of their practice has involved the defense of physicians, nurses and hospitals in medical malpractice actions, they have sucessfully handled a wide variety of other cases as well.
Attorney Carl W. Walter II became associated with the firm in 2009. Mary E.Canady, an experienced nurse paralegal, is a full time staff member as well.
Achievements
Wellman & Nichols PLLC has settled and tried cases to sucessful conclusion in multiple jurisdictions. As a result of our experience, the lawyers at Wellman & Nichols PLLC have developed a solid reputation and earned the respect of judges and counsel throughout the Commonwealth.
Clients
Wellman & Nichols is proud to have been chosen as the legal counsel for physicians, nurses and hospitals by multiple insurers in the Commonwealth, some of whom rely exclusively on our firm for legal services statewide. Although we focus on the defense of medical malpractice actions, we provide the same quality services to our clients in other actions as well. We take seriously our commitment to the insured and insurer, and strive to deliver the best outcome for both.
Case Wins
Trials:
-Defense verdict obtained in medical malpractice action against ER physician and Hospital for failure to diagnose penetrating chest injury and retained foreign body resulting in a subsequent stroke.
-Defense verdict obtained in medical malpractice/wrongful death action against a nurse practitioner relative to diagnosis and treatment of three year old child in the ER.
Goals
To provide exceptional legal services in an efficient manner for a reasonable fee;
To provide for the individual needs and concerns of the professional insured;
To keep the insurer appropriately apprised and advised during the course of representation; and
To deliver the best outcome for both insured and insurer.
Specialties
Kentucky does not certify specialties in legal fields.