About Kathy Banks
I joined the Kentucky Courage™ law firm in 2020. I handle workers’ compensation cases. As an injury lawyer with Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, I have the opportunity to actually help individuals who have been injured and need assistance. I’m from Paintsville, a small Kentucky town, and I work at the office that is located here.
For the past 13 years, I have worked as an insurance defense attorney, handling workers’ compensation and subrogation claims. Knowing how the defense side works is a tremendous advantage. I can evaluate a case, and I see what the defense is going to look at. I know what weaknesses they will see in a case, and I help my clients overcome them.
One of my most satisfying wins was a workers’ compensation case that I appealed to the Board twice because the judge’s opinion was not supported by substantial evidence of record. Both times, I won on appeal. Some of my most interesting cases have involved in-depth investigations into safety penalties and how or if there was a safety violation.
I was a history major in college, but I was always attracted to the practice of law, so I decided to go in that direction. I had always wanted to help individuals, and I was always compassionate toward their situations. In my role as a lawyer, my personal skills that are most important are communication and being able to analyze all aspects of a claim.
I have always felt compassion for individuals involved in the legal process. When I first meet clients, I try to make them comfortable. I listen to the information that they tell me, and I let them know we can help them on their journey. When they leave that first meeting, they should feel confident that we can handle their case.
I see Kentucky Courage™ as the law firm that can help anyone. I know we will strive to help you if you were hurt at work or in an accident.
Kathy’s Background, Awards and Honors
Kathy’s practice is devoted to working with injured individuals. She handles claims involving workplace accidents.
Kathy received her undergraduate degree in 2004 from Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. She graduated Summa Cum Laude as a member of the Gamma Beta Phi honor society. She served as representative for the Residence Hall Association and president of the Resident Hall Council.
In 2007, Kathy received her law degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was ranked second in her class. She received the Chase Excellence Scholarship and was a member of Phi Alpha Delta and Chase Public Interest Group.
Kathy has served as a volunteer in several legal groups and associations. During law school, she interned with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Environmental Public Protection Cabinet, where she wrote opinions. Kathy also volunteered for one year in the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, where she evaluated juveniles in alleged cases of neglect or abuse.
She is admitted to practice law in Kentucky and is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Floyd County Bar Association, and the Workers’ Compensation Law Section.
When not practicing law, Kathy enjoys spending time with her two young children and husband. She also enjoys photography and gardening.
Education
- Morehead State University
- Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Professional Associations
She’s a member of these associations:
- Kentucky Bar Association
- The Floyd County Bar Association
- Workers’ Compensation Law Section
