The Effects of COVID-19 on Family Law

By Courtney Preston Kellner | March 23, 2020

The Kentucky Court System is working to adapt to the social distancing mandated by our local and national government. Our courts understand that they must make changes to ensure that legal needs are met and due process rights protected during this unprecedented global pandemic. On March 12, 2020, the Supreme Court of Kentucky issued an order suspending regular court practice between March 16, 2020…

Judicial Elections Matter: Be informed. Get out and vote.

By Courtney Preston Kellner | October 3, 2014

With Monday being the last day to register to vote in the state of Kentucky, I thought this might be a good time to emphasize how important it is to not only vote in November's judicial elections, but to be an informed voter. Click here to learn how to register. So often when the ballot is full of judicial races, people just aren't interested—they…

Punished at the Polls

By Courtney Preston Kellner | June 23, 2014

An article discussing the political prospects of public defenders and private defense counsel has been making its way around Facebook in the last few days.(Check it out here.) It outlines the problems that defense attorneys face when running for public office. Unfortunately, it seems that party opponents and political action committees are pouncing on the stigma associated with earning a living providing the accused…

Welcome Molly Robertson!

By Courtney Preston Kellner | June 18, 2014

Kellner Green is pleased to welcome Molly Robertson as our summer law clerk. A native of Louisville, Molly attended Ballard High School. She is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a degree in Communication. While at UofL, Molly was a elected to both the Dean's list and the Dean's Scholars, as well as a participant in the Honors Program. Currently, Molly is…

A Step in the Right Direction: Kentucky Legislature Passes Status Offense Reform

By Courtney Preston Kellner | April 21, 2014

Senate Bill 200 passed the Kentucky General Assembly last week and is waiting on a signature from Gov. Beshear. This bill provides somewhat of an overhaul to portions of the juvenile code. I wasn’t lying when I told you guys that I am a legislative watcher in my last blog post. The main focus of the bill seems to be on what we in…

Give Felons The Opportunity to Invest in their Communities Again

By Courtney Preston Kellner | April 7, 2014

As a lover of politics and the legislative process, I have been following closely several bills this legislative session. Perhaps, none so closely as Rep. Jesse Crenshaw’s bill to restore rights to our Commonwealth’s citizens who are convicted felons. Sadly, for those of us who are in support of this bill, it looks like it will not see passage in this year’s legislative session.…

Kellner Green is blogging!

By Courtney Preston Kellner | March 31, 2014

Welcome to the new Kellner Green blog! Our hope is that this blog will keep you updated on the legal issues of the day, provide a place for discussion of local issues effecting lives in and out of the courtroom and hopefully a sprinkle of good humor from time to time. Additionally, it might give you an opportunity to learn a little more about…