Representing Your Kentucky Injury Claim
Means Fighting For Your Life And Future
Medical malpractice and personal injury cases result from incidents that should have not occurred in the first place. When a victim or family comes to us with a story of how a doctor, nursing home staff or caregiver made a preventable mistake that caused painful and costly injuries, we are driven to pursue justice on their behalf. The same goes for those harmed by motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, animal or dog bites, slip-and-falls, wrongful death and more.
At O’Brien Batten Kirtley & Coomer, PLLC, our team consists of trial-ready and reputable attorneys who neighbors, families and other members of the Lexington community trust. Representing fellow residents is an honor, and we will fight to secure the resources you need to recover and improve your quality of life. Our track record of recovering tens of millions of dollars on behalf of clients proves our commitment.
Areas We Serve
Advocating For Those Harmed By Medical Malpractice In Kentucky
From our Lexington office, we serve clients statewide. We leverage our deep connections in Central and Eastern Kentucky to effectively represent those injured by negligence.
Our Practice Areas
Over 100 years
Of Combined Personal Injury Experience Working For You
Catastrophic personal injury cases, especially those involving medical malpractice, are among the most difficult to win. We are not the type of attorneys who shy away from them. Instead, we work as a team, collaborating to resolve them, and, many times, we succeed.
Our over a century of combined experience isn’t just a number — it’s the deep legal knowledge we use to expose negligence and build a powerful case for you and our other clients. It allows us to anticipate the defense’s tactics and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
We will make it our mission to hold those responsible for your pain and suffering accountable, regardless of whether they are drivers, property owners or individuals working in the evasive health care industry.
Meet Our Dedicated Attorneys
Stephen M. O’Brien, III
Senior Member
Attorney O’Brien brings over five decades of experience in representing the injured, including medical malpractice and nursing home cases. Mr. O’Brien is AV peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been selected for inclusion in Kentucky Super Lawyers from 2008-2023.
B. Clark Batten
Partner Attorney
Attorney Batten has 20 years of experience representing the injured and their families. He has been selected for inclusion in the Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2013 to 2019. He has been selected for inclusion in Kentucky Super Lawyers every year since 2020. Attorney Batten is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated, the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell.
Harold L. Kirtley
Partner Attorney
Attorney Kirtley is a passionate voice for victims of nursing home abuse and medical negligence with over 20 years of experience. Mr. Kirtley is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated, the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell.
D. Seth Coomer
Partner Attorney
Attorney Coomer is recognized as one of the Commonwealth’s “Most Prolific Trial Attorneys,” and has already acquired millions for his clients. He excels in providing representation for victims of personal injury and bad faith insurance.
Skilled Kentucky Legal Representation
That Can Make A Difference
We know you are likely under a lot of stress right now. It must be difficult to face the parties who’ve caused it and understand the legal processes for holding them accountable. We are attorneys who will go above and beyond to help you seek justice and secure the compensation you deserve.
At O’Brien Batten Kirtley & Coomer, PLLC , we handle even the most serious cases of medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and wrongful death. We also fight for victims of product liability, car and truck accidents, premises liability and other forms of personal injury accidents.
Know more about your options by scheduling a free and confidential consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer or personal injury attorney who genuinely wants to help you. You can visit our office in Lexington, give us a call at 859-554-4727 or complete our contact form to book an appointment.






