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Gary J. Sergent represents parties in general civil matters including personal injury; professional negligence; worker's compensation and business and property disputes. In criminal matters he represents individuals and organizations in complex drug, white collar and financial crimes He takes such cases in most area Federal and state courts. His experience as a litigator makes him well suited to resolve cases through negotiation, mediation, plea bargaining or trial. He has also served as a mediator in civil disputes and is frequently sought out as a mentor by other attorneys in the area.
Gary was born in Hamilton, Ohio, but considers himself a "transplanted Appalachian", as his family is from Harlan, Kentucky. He has lived in Northern Kentucky since 1961. He married Durinda in 1974 and they have three adult children and four grandchildren. In addition to professional and family activities, his personal interests include music, reading (history and theology), old cars (Studebakers and Corvettes) and antique advertising.
Member of the firm since 1979Member of Management Committee, 1995 to 2008Managing Partner, 2009 to PresentGeneral Litigation Practice Emphasizing Insurance Coverage Disputes, Personal Injury, Professional Negligence and Federal Criminal Defense.Resource Counsel for the Federal Public Defender Panel for the United States District Court at Covington, Eastern District of Kentucky-Northern Division
Kentucky, 1979
Ohio, 1980
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1979
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1993
Kentucky Bar Association
6th Circuit Pattern Jury Instruction Committee (Criminal), 1989 - 2013 (Member)
Kentucky Continuing Legal Education Commission, 2000 - 2006 (Member)
Kentucky Bar Foundation, 1998 - 2009 (Board Member, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and President)
Federal Public Defender Panel for the United States District Court at Covington, Eastern District of Kentucky-Northern Division, 1980 - 2014 (Resource Counsel)
Federal Bar Association
Ohio Bar Association
Northern Kentucky Bar Association
American Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Kentucky Bar Association (Current Member of the Board of Governors)
Norther Kentucky State College, 1976 B.A.
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky, 1979 J.D.