Recognition from Kentucky Trial Court Review cites trial advocacy excellence and record punitive damage verdicts

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / Circeo Law Firm announced that founding attorney Lisa E. Circeo has been inducted into the 2025 KTCR Hall of Fame, an honor highlighted by Kentucky Trial Court Review, a statewide civil jury verdict publication.

KTCR's Hall of Fame recognition highlights Circeo's distinctive approach to trials in Kentucky since 1998 and the scale of outcomes in punitive-damages cases, including three verdicts exceeding $1 million.

KTCR's write-up highlighted her significant jury verdicts, including a 2010 Hopkins County nursing home case that resulted in a $42.25 million award, with $40 million in punitive damages; a 2016 Elizabethtown nursing home verdict totaling $1.18 million, including $1 million in punitive damages; and Circeo's most recent $21,942,146 verdict in a Greenup County personal care home case following a three-week trial in October 2024, which included $16.6 million in punitive damages.

"Earning this recognition from the KTCR is very humbling that I've not only done my job, but helped the lives of others," Circeo said.

Circeo has built a strong portfolio in pursuing punitive damages in nursing home litigation and medical malpractice suits. Known for her closing arguments that draw attention from other attorneys, she employs methods that yield consistent results in complex trials.

Circeo Law Firm said the induction underscores the firm's focus on cases that test standards of care and corporate accountability, particularly when evidence supports punitive damages designed to deter future misconduct.

About Circeo Law Firm

Circeo Law Firm is a civil litigation law firm founded to make the world a safer place by holding corporations accountable when they endanger the public and cause injury. We have a reputation for litigating against some of the biggest corporations in the country. The strength of our team includes Kentucky injury lawyers with decades of trial experience who have worked together for many years to advocate for their clients vigorously.

Media Contact:

Lisa E. Circeo
[email protected]
360 E. Vine Street, Suite 110
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: 859-577-8993

SOURCE: Circeo Law Firm



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