Denton & Keuler - Attorneys at Law in Paducah, Kentucky, William Pinkston maritime, admirality law



For many of the maritime clients that Bill Pinkston represents, the course is smooth sailing after Bill dives into the intricacies of such elements as insurance defense and defense-oriented litigation. Bill has long devoted much of his practice to the unique elements of admiralty and maritime legal work. Due to his in-depth experience with this industry and these types of cases, it is not surprising that Bill has developed an exceptional working knowledge of maritime law.

Before choosing law school, Bill was a journalism major at the University of Kentucky . The prodigious writing and verbal skills he honed early in his academic work and in his career since, provide the firm's clients with a talented communicator and
an ardent litigator.

Perhaps the smooth sailing that Bill works hard to accomplish for his maritime clients stems from his childhood love of the water and his life-long affinity for the wind and
the waves. Bill and his family have enjoyed sailing the open waters of local Kentucky and Barkley Lakes for the past 25 years.

“It was actually the nearby lakes that motivated me to come back to Kentucky after having been away for awhile. The love of sailing has no doubt also influenced my dedication to admiralty and maritime law. It's a rare and wonderful thing when you can combine two passionate pursuits.”
                                                                                                                    -Bill Pinkston
Practice Areas: Partial Client List:
  • AIK Company
  • City of Paducah, Kentucky
  • Ingram Barge Company
  • Kentucky Association of Counties All Lines Fund
  • Kentucky Municipal Risk Management Association
  • Complete Denton & Keuler Client List
Personal:

Born, Iowa City, Iowa, July 10, 1953.
He is married to Anita Pinkston. They have two children, Will and Katie.

Education:

  • University of Kentucky, B.S., 1975
  • University of Kentucky, J.D., 1979

Career Review:

  • Bill Pinkston is a frequent speaker on Workers' Compensation issues that pertain to employers and small businesses. Bill Pinkston emphasized in his presentations the need for prompt reporting and investigation of all work accidents, no matter how seemingly insignificant. More importantly, however, Bill Pinkston urges employers to instill in their employees a 'culture of safety' which will reduce injuries and keep Workers' Compensation costs to a minimum.
  • Bill Pinkston has been a member of the Paducah Rotary Club since 1998 and is currently serving on the Antique Quilt Show Committee, which Bill is actively involved in the promotion, vendor relations, banking, setups, and exhibitor relations.
  • Bill Pinkston maintains an active maritime law practice with and emphasis on defense of personal injury and property damage claims. Bill Pinkston has recently obtained a favorable settlement for a maritime facility whose equipment was badly damaged on the Mississippi River by a barge breakaway. Bill Pinkston and his team remain ready, willing and able to mobilize on a moment's notice to investigate and defend maritime casualties.

Professional Associations:

  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • McCracken County Bar Association

Professional/Personal Achievements:

Seminars Presented:

Seminars Attended:

  • CompEd Inc., 2011 Workers Compensation, June 2011
  • CompEd Inc., 19th Annual Worker's Compensation Seminar, June 2010
  • Kentucky Bar Association; 2008 Kentucky Law Update, October 2008
  • Workers’ Compensation Seminar 2008, June 2008
  • PESI, LLC; Kentucky Insurance Law 2007, May 2007
  • Kentucky Worker's Compensation Seminar, June 2006
  • CompEd Inc; Worker's Compensation Seminar, June 2005
  • PESI, LLC; Kentucky Insurance Law 2004, May 2004
  • Kentucky Worker's Compensation Educational Association (KWCEA) Conference, December 2003
  • Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association; GNOBFA 21st Annual River & Marine Seminar, December 2001

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