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David Collier Whitley Stuart, Personal Injury Attorney in Versailles, Kentucky

Over 51 years of legal practice

MemberatStuart & Hardin, PLC

Versailles, KY

Practicing personal injury in Versailles since 1975.

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David Collier Whitley Stuart is a member based in Versailles, KY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. David has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stuart & Hardin, PLC.

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Versailles, KY
Experience
over 51 years
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Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Versailles, KY.
  • Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About David Collier Whitley Stuart: David Collier Whitley Stuart is a member based in Versailles, KY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. David has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stuart & Hardin, PLC.

Areas of practice

David's practice areas in Versailles

David concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Versailles, Kentucky

David takes personal injury matters in Versailles, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Biography

David Collier Whitley Stuart, personal injury attorney serving Versailles

David Collier Whitley Stuart is a member based in Versailles, KY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. David has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stuart & Hardin, PLC. David works from Versailles, Kentucky and takes on personal injury matters across the region.

David Collier Whitley Stuart is a lawyer practicing personal injury. David Collier Whitley received a B.A. degree from Arkansas State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years. David Collier Whitley practices at Stuart & Hardin, PLC in Versailles, KY.

Working with David on a personal injury matter

David Collier Whitley Stuart is a lawyer practicing personal injury. David Collier Whitley received a B.A. degree from Arkansas State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years. David Collier Whitley practices at Stuart & Hardin, PLC in Versailles, KY.

Clients David works with

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Versailles and the surrounding Kentucky area.

Credentials

Credentials — where David studied and practices

  • University of Arkansas

    J.D. · 1975

  • Arkansas State University

    B.A. · 1971

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

  • Kentucky

    1982 · ACTIVE

  • Arkansas

    1975 · ACTIVE

David studied at J.D. in University of Arkansas and B.A. in Arkansas State University.

Law school and academic background

David completed J.D. in University of Arkansas and B.A. in Arkansas State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Kentucky is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

David's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Arkansas Bar Association Kentucky and American Bar Associations

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Locations

David Collier Whitley Stuart's office in Versailles

David's primary office is at 102 North Main Street, Versailles, KY, 40383. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Stuart & Hardin, PLC

102 North Main Street

Versailles, KY 40383

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Hiring guide

How to hire David Collier Whitley Stuart — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Versailles, Kentucky

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David

David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about David Collier Whitley Stuart

  • How much does it cost to hire David for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does David offer a free consultation?

    David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Kentucky typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can David take my case if I'm outside Versailles?

    David is licensed in Kentucky. Matters governed by Kentucky law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with David?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is David accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Versailles, Louisville and Lexington in Kentucky

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