Louisville Personal Injury Attorneys
| Christine L. Durrett, Member |
Amy B. De Renzo, Member |
Christy M. Hanley, Associate Attorney |
Emily K. Saling |
Louisville attorneys protecting the rights of individuals in Kentucky
Our founding attorneys spent nearly ten years defending insurance companies from personal injury suits. We know all the tactics that the other side uses because we once used those tactics ourselves. Now we work for injured people in the Commonwealth. Now we work for you.
Christine L. Durrett, Member
Practice areas
Admitted
- 2000, Texas (Inactive)
- 2003, Kentucky
- 2004, Indiana
Education
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., 2000,
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Communications, 1995
Memberships
- Kentucky Justice Association
- Louisville Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
Born
- Concordia, Kansas, 1974
Biography
The granddaughter of Kansas farmers, Ms. Durrett relocated nearly ten times living in various places on the East Coast as her father earned his living in the automobile industry. Now proud to call Louisville home, Ms. Durrett is a founding partner of De Renzo Durrett. It is this nomadic, though fundamentally Midwestern upbringing that makes Ms. Durrett a straight shooting, hard fighting advocate for her clients.
Ms. Durrett graduated from the University of North Carolina and earned her law degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. After practicing insurance defense in metropolitan Dallas, Texas for two years, she and her husband, a Louisville native, relocated to Louisville to start a family in 2002. After working in insurance defense in Louisville for another five years, Ms. Durrett opened her own practice shortly after she and her husband had twin sons. In 2008, Ms. Durrett founded this firm with Ms. De Renzo with the philosophy that the formula for success is zealous, ethical representation of our clients.
When not fighting for her clients, Ms. Durrett enjoys playing soccer, riding motorcycles and chasing around her twin sons.
Amy B. De Renzo, Member
Practice areas
Admitted
- Kentucky, 2002
Education
- Ohio Northern University, J.D., 2001
- Dean's List
- Ohio Northern University Law Review, member
- University of South Alabama, B.A., Criminal Justice, 1998
Memberships
- Louisville Bar Association
- Public Service Committee, 2007–2008
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Call-A-Lawyer Program, former member and chair
Born
- Fort Gaines, Georgia, 1975
Biography
Amy was born in Fort Gaines, Georgia and lived with her parents and two brothers in southeast Alabama. After graduating from Houston County High School in 1993, she received a degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Psychology, from the University of South Alabama. Although Amy always had a passion for helping others, it was during her involvement in student government that she began to become actively involved in activities in which she was able to volunteer with on campus groups where she routinely assisted disabled students with their daily needs such as grocery shopping and getting to and from class. She also spent many hours with Habitat for Humanity helping to build houses for those less fortunate.
During her time at the University of South Alabama, Amy became keenly aware of the role the campus police took in scaring students on campus. Thereafter, she took a special interest in researching the abuses of power of some campus police forces. It was then that Amy decided she would take her passion for helping others one step further and attend law school to do her part to ensure due process for those in the criminal justice system. Amy attended Ohio Northern University where she received her law degree and developed an interest in family law.
Amy had visited extended family in Louisville for many years as a child and always enjoyed the city. After graduating from law school, she and Joshua decided the best place to raise children was in Louisville, Kentucky and they moved to Louisville to begin their law careers. Amy began her career as a Jefferson County Public Defender and currently has been appointed by Jefferson County Family Court Judge Paula F. Sherlock to represent parents, on a weekly basis, in cases involving the Cabinet for Heath and Family Services (more commonly known as CPS). She has enjoyed that position since 2006.
Amy and her husband, Joshua, live in Louisville and have two sons, Alec and Grey.
Christy M. Hanley, Associate Attorney
Practice areas
Admitted
- 2005, Ohio
- 2007, Kentucky
Education
- University of Cincinnati, J.D., 2005
- Moot Court Honor Board
- University of Cincinnati Law Review
- Kansas State University, B.S., Business Administration, 2002
Memberships
- Louisville Bar Association
- Secretary, Young Lawyers Section, 2008–2009
- Vice Chair, Young Lawyers Section, 2009–present
- Kentucky Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association, 2005–2007
Publications
- "A Constructive Compromise: Using Sexual Harassment Classifications to Adjudicate Constructive Discharge Cases," University of Cincinnati Law Review, Issue 73.1
Born
- Memphis, Tennessee, 1980
Biography
Ms. Hanley graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in business administration and leadership studies and earned her law degree from the University of Cincinnati. Following law school, Ms. Hanley clerked for Justice Dickinson of the Mississippi Supreme Court, who first introduced her to the complexities and rewards of the law. After her clerkship, Ms. Hanley moved to Louisville, Kentucky to be closer to her family in Lexington and to join the corporate department of a large Louisville firm. After two years as a corporate attorney, Ms. Hanley realized that she was missing out on the client connections she valued so much, and she joined De Renzo Durrett as an associate attorney. Ms. Hanley understands the unique needs of every client, and she strives to go the extra mile for each one. Compassion for her clients is Ms. Hanley’s guiding force.
Emily K. Saling
Practice areas
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Admitted
- 2009, Kentucky
Education
Member:
- Kentucky Bar Association, Young Lawyer Division
- Louisville Bar Association, Family Law Section
Volunteer Associations:
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
- Foster Care Review Board
- Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae Board
- Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Member
Born:
- Louisville, KY October 2, 1982
Biography:
While studying psychology and history at the University of Kentucky, Ms. Saling knew that she wanted to choose a profession where she could be a strong advocate for people in need. After graduating summa cum laude with her B.A. in 2005, she was excited about applying and expanding on her undergraduate experience while attending University of Kentucky College of Law. Entering law school as the recipient of the Kaufman and Coffman Legal Scholarship and Trust, Emily became involved with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and SPILF (Student Public Interest Law Foundation), where she could focus on her passion for those needing representation in the family and criminal law arenas.
While studying many areas of law, Emily knew she wanted to focus on family and criminal law. To gain experience in these respective fields, Emily interned for Fayette County Family Court Judge John P. Schrader and clerked for a renowned Lexington Family Law Firm, Hurt Crosbie & May. After graduating from law school, Emily continued on this path by becoming a staff attorney for Judge Dolly Wisman Berry in the Jefferson County Family Court system. Building upon this experience, Emily was excited to join De Renzo Durrett, PLLC in 2010, where she can focus on each individual client’s unique needs. Serving as an advocate for her client’s best interests, Emily takes great pride in providing excellent representation and service in handling her client’s family-related concerns and legal matters.
Born and raised in Louisville, KY, Emily is excited to work in the city she has loved all her life. Emily and her husband Eric married in the fall of 2008 and both thoroughly enjoy being involved in the Louisville community. They also love raising their dog, Charlie Puggles.
Bring your personal injury case to attorneys that understand
We fight hard to get you the money you deserve because we know how hard it can be when you have been hurt and it it someone else's fault. We understand. We can help. Everything will be fine. For a free consultation with a Louisville personal injury lawyer, please contact De Renzo Durrett, PLLC.
