Ken is an experienced personal injury attorney and practices in southern Indiana and the metro Louisville area. Ken and his team handle every aspect of his clients' cases from pre-suit settlement negotiations through jury trial and appeal, if necessary. He has practiced for over 22 years and has tried over 30 cases to jury. Ken spent the first half of his career as an insurance defense attorney working for insurance companies and their insureds in Indiana, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. He understands the insurance companies and how they evaluate and litigate personal injury claims. Ken served in the U.S. Air Force before going to law school.
Practice areas: Serious injuries and death; car and motorcycle accidents; slips, trips and falls; dog bites; premises liability; and work-related accidents.
Areas of Practice
- 100% Personal Injury - Plaintiff
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Civil Mediation, Indiana, 2011
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1998
- Kentucky, 1999
- Pennsylvania, 1996
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
Education
- The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 1996
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: Woolsack Honor Society
- Honors: Appellate Moot Court Board
- Honors: Trial Moot Court Board
- Louisiana Tech University, Shreveport, Louisiana
- M.A. - 1993
- Honors: With High Honors
- Major: Human Resource Management
- Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York
- B.S. - 1991
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Psychology
Published Works
- Use of Forensic Economists in Commercial Litigation: A Defense...., Defense Counsel Journal, Vol. 66-4 and Vol. 69-1, 1999
Representative Cases
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Clark County Bar Association, Member
- Floyd County Bar Association, Member
- Louisville Bar Association, Member
- Indiana State Bar Association, Member
- Kentucky State Bar Association, Member
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2010 - Present
- Kentucky Justice Association, Member, 2010 - Present
- Sherman Minton American Inn of Court, Member
- Leadership Southern Indiana, Member
Pro Bono Activities
- Cain Center for the Disabled, Board Member, 2012 - Present
Recent Blog Posts
Easter Egg Hunts And Preventable Injuries
St. Patrick's revelry could lead to deadly accidents
Police: Indiana man killed by hit-and-run drunken driver
Report: number of pedestrian deaths increases in 2018
Law requires drivers to slow down in winter weather
Recommendations
- I've had the opportunity to work with Ken on several cases, and it is always a pleasure to do so when I have the opportunity. Ken gets great results for his clients, and has worked some particularly difficult slip and fall cases with a good outcome. Not only is he professional and experienced, bu...
- Ken Doane is a very caring and personable Attorney. He is very thorough and did an excellent job with my case. I will retain his services for any of my future needs. I highly recommend Mr. Doane to family and friends. To anyone who seeks skilled legal advice and services Doane Law Office is my fi...
- Mr. Doane and his office personnel have worked tirelessly on my behalf, and guided me through the legal process with professionalism, courtesy and support. The Doane Law Offices have maintained constant communication with me and are always there to help me understand my case and answer questions....
- Mr. Doane is helpful, honest, and very knowledgeable. We have used his office a number of times and would not hesitate to use him again and/or recommend him.