Christopher W. Haden

Attorney at Law
chris@bccnlaw.com
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Tel: 502-587-2002
Fax: 502-587-2006

Marion E. Taylor Building
312 South Fourth Street, 6th Floor
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

BACKGROUND

Chris Haden is a Kentucky personal injury lawyer and civil litigator.  Prior to joining Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger, PLC, Mr. Haden spent more than seven years as a defense lawyer at one of Kentucky's largest law firms, where he defended insurance companies, physicians, hospitals and large corporations.  Mr. Haden now focuses his efforts on representing real people, with real injuries.

PRACTICE AREAS

Mr. Haden has a wealth of experience in various areas of personal injury law, including:
  •  Auto, Motorcycle and Trucking Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Premises Liability
  • Dog Bites
  • Libel, Slander and Defamation
  • Toxic Torts
  • Dram Shop Claims
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Hospital Negligence
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Products Liability
  • Wrongful Death
  • Food Liability Claims
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Wrongful Discharge
Mr. Haden also practices in the area of complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, bad faith claims, fraudulent transfer claims and financial advisor negligence.

Education

JD, Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, 2002
Honors and Accomplishments: Miller & Chevalier Scholarship; Chief Justice Joseph Lambert Scholarship; Member, Brandeis Law Journal; Regional Editor, Journal of Law and Education; First Place, Pirtle-Washer Moot Court Competition; Member, Saul F. Lefkowitz Moot Court Team; Highest Grades in Class, Trial Practice; Basic Legal Skills

BA, Washington and Lee University, 1997
Honors and Accomplishments: Editor, Arete; Member, Publications Board; Vice-President, Leyburn Society; Varsity Golf

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Kentucky State Courts
Western District of Kentucky

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Kentucky Bar Association

Louisville Bar Association

Kentucky Justice Assoction

Publications

"Foul!  The Exploitation of the Student Athlete:  Student-Athletes Deserve Compensation for Their Play in the College Athletic Arena," 30 J.L. Educ. 673 (2001)

"The Use of Toxicology in Tort Litigation:  A Survey of Federal and State Jurisdictions," ABA, 2004, (co-author of Kentucky section)

Civic and Community Involvement

When he is not representing clients, Chris volunteers for Legal Aid and The Center for Women and Families.