LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Finance Monthly recently honored Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney Mike Risley in the 2019 edition of the Fintech Awards. Risley won in the category of Insurance & Reinsurance – Lawyer of the Year – USA.

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Risley is a Member (Partner) based in the Louisville office. He is Co-Chair of the firm’s Appellate Advocacy Group and former Chair of the Louisville office’s Litigation Service Group. A seasoned litigator, Risley frequently appears before both state and federal appellate courts. He also has deep experience in disputes involving insurance bad faith and coverage, ERISA, and commercial and employment-related matters.