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Chadwick A. McTighe

Chad McTighe is a Member in the Louisville office and served as Chair of the Business Litigation Service Group before being elected to the firm’s Management Committee. He is also Co-Chair of the firm’s Class Action Team. Chad regularly advises and represents clients in a wide range of business and commercial litigation matters, including extensive practice in class action litigation, shareholder and membership disputes, real estate litigation, data breaches, and fiduciary duty litigation. He represents clients in various industries, including oil and gas, telecommunications, insurance, financial institutions, health care, and many others. He has practiced in a number of state and federal courts and has successfully argued multiple issues of first impression resulting in published appellate decisions. He is proud to have earned the respect and confidence of his clients and his peers, as reflected in his AV-Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, his rating by Super Lawyers, his listing in Best Lawyers in America®, his recognition in Benchmark Litigation’s Under 40 Hot List 2016, and his Global Award as Class Action Adviser of the Year – USA in 2014.

Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements

Tortious Interference: Kentucky

Practical Law State Q&A, Thomas Reuters, August 2024

The Cost of Third-Party Data Breaches: How to Avoid a Financial Disaster

co-speaker, The Knowledge Group Webinar, June 14, 2024

6th Circ. Drops Bettors' Appeal Over Doped Derby Horse

By Jonathan Capriel, Law360.com, May 3, 2024

Federal Court: Start to Finish

speaker, National Business Institute (NBI) Seminars, January 18, 2024

Ethical Considerations

Using LLCs to Protect Assets: Protect Clients' Assets From an LLC's Creditors and Legal Liabilities, National Business Institute Seminars (NBI), October 20, 2023

LLC Veil Piercing and the Alter Ego Theory

Using LLCs to Protect Assets: Protect Clients' Assets From an LLC's Creditors and Legal Liabilities, National Business Institute Seminars (NBI), October 20, 2023

Suspended Horse Trainer Gets Ky. Derby Bettors' Suit Tossed

by David Steele, Law 360.com, July 21, 2023

Horse Trainer Baffert Loses Fight With Kentucky Derby Track

By Elaine Briseño, Law360.com, May 26, 2023

Class Action Litigation: Demystifying Trends, Developments, and Best Defense Strategies

panel member, The Knowledge Group, February 9, 2022

Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Kentucky

Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, November 2021

Refreshing Relief or Return of the Robocalls?

I Mailed It . . . But Can I Prove It?

Consumer Class Action Litigation: Tips & Strategies for Your Firm in 2020 and Beyond

Panelist, The Knowledge Group, September 15, 2020

Data Breach Class Action Litigation on the Rise: Winning Strategies

WEBINAR, The Knowledge Group, 07/31/20

Class Action Litigation in 2019: Trends and Updates to Watch for

Webinar, The Knowledge Group, August 20, 2019

Brace Up for More Hot Buttons! Recent Developments in Class Action Litigation

Webcast, The Knowledge Group, LLC, July 14, 2017

2016 Fall Right-of-Way Workshop & Symposium

panel member, International Right of Way Association, October 7, 2016

How to Comply Under State Law and Creating Practical Operating Procedures

Limited Liability Companies, NBI seminars, April 22, 2015

Employee Data Protection: FTC's Reasonable Data Security Guideposts for Employers in 2015

Panel Member, The Knowledge Group Webcasts Series, February 13, 2015

Chapter 6: Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims

Business Torts: A Practical Guide to Litigation, American Bar Association Publishing, June 2014

Hearsay Rules Under the Federal Rules of Evidence

Panelist, CLE Webinar, September 10, 2013

Pleadings and Evidentiary Issues in Federal Court

Representing Your Client in Federal Court, National Business Institute CLE, June 27, 2013

Thorough Discovery

Representing Your Client in Federal Court, National Business Institute CLE, June 27, 2013

Defending Class Actions

Reconsidering the Motion to Reconsider

Ethical Considerations with Frivolous Lawsuits

Believe It or Not Business Lawsuits, National Business Institute, May 21, 2012

Corporate Governance

Believe It or Not Business Lawsuits, National Business Institute, May 21, 2012
Recent Assignments
Bar Admissions
Kentucky
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Firm Leadership

Management Committee (2024-26)

Class Action Practice Team, Co-Chair (2024-present)

Louisville Office Recruiting Committee, Former Member

Business Litigation Service Group, Former Chair

Memberships
American Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar Association
Community Involvement

Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation, Board of Directors

American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Education
More Than Stites & Harbison

Chad participated in the summer associate program at the firm while in law school. Chad is a member of the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. He has also served as a volunteer attorney representing victims of domestic violence and is a regular participant in numerous other volunteer and community activities, including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Accolades

Martindale-Hubbell® AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated

The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2023-25)

Benchmark Litigation, Future Star (2018-25)

Chambers USA, "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," General Commercial (2023)

Benchmark Litigation, Under 40 Hot List (2016)

Kentucky Super Lawyers® (2015-24)

Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2013-14)

Professional Sector Network Global Awards, Class Action Adviser of the Year–USA (2014)

Testimonials

. . . . excellent lawyer . . .

- Martindale-Hubbell commentary

. . .impressively balances strong advocacy for his client while also maintaining unflagging civility and politeness towards his opponent.

- Martindale-Hubbell commentary
MH AV 2024 300
Mc Tighe Best Lawyers 2025
Mctighesuperlaw
Mc Tighe Chadwick A Chambers2023
Future Star 4x
Benchmark Litigation Under40Hotlist
Mctighe Psn Award Winner 2014 Web
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Press Releases

Benchmark Litigation 2025 Honors 14 Stites & Harbison Attorneys

The 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation names 11 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys as “Litigation Stars” and three as “Future Stars” in Kentucky. The guide honors the firms and attorneys who have demonstrated the ability to consistently handle complex, high-stakes cases in multiple jurisdictions.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC October 09, 2024
Press Releases

Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® Publications

Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 97 of its lawyers are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence according to the publication. Additionally, 12 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 30 attorneys are recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 16, 2024
Press Releases

Chambers USA Honors 25 Stites & Harbison Attorneys for 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Chambers USA selected 25 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in Kentucky and Tennessee for inclusion in their 2024 guide. The Chambers USA guide ranks the top law firms and leading attorneys in the United States.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC June 07, 2024
Events

The Cost of Third- Party Data Breaches: How to Avoid a Financial Disaster

Date: 6/14/24
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Webinar

Chad McTighe and Sarah Spurlock will be the speakers for The Knowledge Group's Webinar on June 14, 2024 discussing the costs associated with unforeseen security risks.

Chadwick A. McTighe and Sarah Cronan Spurlock May 28, 2024
Press Releases

Kentucky Super Lawyers® Honors 49 Stites & Harbison Attorneys for 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The 2024 edition of Kentucky Super Lawyers® recently honored 49 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in the Covington, Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville, Ky., offices. The publication named 35 attorneys to the Super Lawyers® list and 14 attorneys to the Rising Stars® list.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC January 12, 2024
Press Releases

Benchmark Litigation 2024 Honors 14 Stites & Harbison Attorneys

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation names 11 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys as “Litigation Stars” and three as “Future Stars” in Kentucky.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC October 16, 2023
Events

Using LLCs to Protect Assets

Date: 10/20/23
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Live Video Webinar

Chad McTighe will be the speaker at this live video webinar discussing using LLC's to protect assets.

Chadwick A. McTighe September 21, 2023
Press Releases

Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® Publications

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 101 of its lawyers are included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 24, 2023