PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GOLDEN & WALTERS, PLLC
Member, Lexington, KY, August 2001 – Present

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF LAW
Legal Writing Instructor, August 2007 – 2008
Adjunct Professor, Litigation Skills, Jan. 2009 – Present

Samples of Jury Trials:
•  Motor Vehicle Collision – Deborah Smith, Plaintiff, v. Louise Fox, Defendant, United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, at Lexington, Civil Action No. 5:08-cv-00220-KSF. Mr. Feld served as Defense Counsel for Louise Fox regarding a motor vehicle collision. The Plaintiff’s vehicle was rear-ended by the Defendant. As a result of the accident, the Plaintiff claimed several years of medical treatment, and $132,000 in medical expenses, The jury determines the majority of the medical expenses unnecessary and awarded the Plaintiff $2,200 in medical expenses, which was reduced by the PIP off-set, and $5,000 in pain and suffering. The jury rejected the future medical expenses and permanent impairment to earn wages claims.

•  Motor Vehicle Collision – Tony Anderson, Plaintiff v. Kim Watson, Defendant, Fayette Circuit Court, Civil Action No. 02-CI-4885. Mr. Feld served as Defense Counsel for Kim Watson regarding a motor vehicle collision. The Plaintiff's vehicle was rear ended. As a result of the accident, the Plaintiff underwent two surgeries, claimed $105,000 in medical expenses, more than $70,000 in lost wages, as well as $3,200,000 in a loss of earning capacity claim. The jury determined the Defendant to be 10% at fault with the remaining fault to be apportioned to a second Defendant who settled out for a confidential sum prior to trial. As to damages, the jury awarded the Plaintiff $5,000 in medical expenses which was reduced by the PIP offset. The jury rejected pain and suffering, lost wages and a permanent impairment claim.

•  Civil Rights – Craig Bigsby, Plaintiff vs. Investment Properties, Inc. d/b/a Campbell House Inn, Defendant, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit Court; Civil Action No. 01-CI-3830. Served as Plaintiff's counsel for Craig Bigsby regarding a wrongful discharge and hostile working environment claim against his employer. Mr. Feld called 12 former and current employees as witnesses and the jury found for the plaintiff and awarded $55,000 in punitive damages. In addition, Mr. Feld was awarded more than $64,000 in attorney fees.

•  UIM Claim – Michael Keating v. Nationwide Insurance Company; Jessamine County; Civil Action No. 02-CI-00287. Served as defense counsel and successfully defended named insurance company when the jury returned a verdict significantly less than the tortfeasor's policy limits.

•  Motor Vehicle Collision – Billy Ray Walls v. Pleasant Retreat Motors; Jessamine Circuit Court; Civil Action No. 98-CI-00538. Billy Walls, a Jessamine County Sheriff, was hit by a vehicle driven by a drunk driver. The Defendant was a used car salesman who allegedly sold the vehicle to the intoxicated driver. The Plaintiff claimed negligent entrustment by the Defendant. The jury rejected his claim.

•  Motor Vehicle Collision – Lisa Johnson v. Pamela Seckel; Fayette Circuit Court; Civil Action No. 00-CI-4091. Lisa Johnson was rear-ended by the Defendant, Pamela Seckel. The Plaintiff alleged that she sustained a severe neck injury which required surgery as a result of the accident. The jury rejected her claim.

•  Motor Vehicle Collision – Kentucky Farm Bureau, Plaintiff v. Roman Yoder and Mercer Construction, Defendant, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit Court; Civil Action No. 01-CI-4132. Served as defense counsel for Roman Yoder and Mercer Construction regarding a subrogation claim for property damage and medical bills. The Plaintiff's insured was stopped at a red light and was rear-ended by Mercer Construction's truck. The jury rejected Kentucky Farm Bureau's claim. In fact, the Defendants filed a counter-claim and received 100% of their claimed damages.

Supreme Court Experience:
•  Coomer v. Phelps and Progressive Northern Insurance Company; 117 S. W.3d 389 (Ky. 2005) Golden and Walters represented Mr. Phelps in this matter. He was driving his vehicle and ran over the Plaintiff's leg. The Plaintiff executed a release with Progressive. After the release was executed, the Plaintiff learned her injury was much more severe than originally thought. Golden and Walters filed a Motion for Summary Judgment which was granted. The ruling was challenged and was argued in front of the Kentucky Supreme Court. Mr. Feld advocated on behalf of Mr. Phelps and the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Mr. Phelps' favor.

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF LAW
Lexington, KY
Juris Doctor, May 2001
Admitted to Kentucky Bar, October 2001

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, January 1994

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Iowa City, IA
Bachelor of Arts in History, May 1991

BAR ADMISSIONS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• U.S. Court of Appeals – Sixth Circuit
• U.S. District Court – Western and Eastern District of Kentucky
• American Bar Association
• Kentucky Bar Association
• Fayette County Bar Association