Known as “The Lady Litigator,” Sheila P. Hiestand is a partner at McCoy & Hiestand, PLC Attorneys at Law. As an athlete and a musician, the focus and determination she has developed transfer over to her professional work representing clients throughout Kentucky in matters of premises liability, wrongful death, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, and medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky as well as before the Supreme Court of the United States, Ms. Hiestand has over 20 years of experience obtaining favorable verdicts for clients who have been injured by another’s negligence.The former president of the Kentucky Justice Association, Ms. Hiestand has received many awards and honors. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, the Kentucky Justice Association, the American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 100 Kentucky Trial Lawyers and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum count her among their members. She has also been an International Ambassador for Team IMF, a foundation which raises money for non-profits in areas where local Ironman compentitions are held.Ms. Hiestand knows the pain and suffering, medical care, financial impact and mental anguish that are common after a personal injury. She approaches every case with compassion and has a reputation for her tenacity in the courtroom. A fluent speaker of Spanish, she connects with clients from many different cultures.Before earning a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law, Ms. Hiestand graduated with Spanish and English degrees from Centre College. During her time as a student, she played college basketball, and is now a regular in Ironman competitions and triathlons.
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