about
dzenitis newman, pllc
Dzenitis Newman is a law firm dedicated to the defense of healthcare professionals. Before forming the firm, the attorneys at Dzenitis Newman built the medical malpractice and long-term care practice groups of a large, multi-state law firm. They left in January 2016, to create a firm better suited to meet the needs of their clients.
The attorneys at Dzenitis Newman have decades of trial experience defending doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare providers. Our attorneys provide clients with effective and efficient representation, starting with the first phone call and continuing through trial. We have the medical and legal expertise required to stay at the forefront of the law. And we try cases that other lawyers settle.
about
dzenitis newman, pllc
Dzenitis Newman is a law firm dedicated to the defense of healthcare professionals. Before forming the firm, the attorneys at Dzenitis Newman built the medical malpractice and long-term care practice groups of a large, multi-state law firm. They left in January 2016, to create a firm better suited to meet the needs of their clients.
The attorneys at Dzenitis Newman have decades of trial experience defending doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare providers. Our attorneys provide clients with effective and efficient representation, starting with the first phone call and continuing through trial. We have the medical and legal expertise required to stay at the forefront of the law. And we try cases that other lawyers settle.
paul a.
dzenitis
Paul Dzenitis has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He has tried over 75 cases to verdict.
502-614-8477 Ext. 106
Emily W.
Newman
For over a decade Emily has tried and arbitrated cases throughout Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan, defending healthcare professionals.
502-614-8476 Ext. 105
Rebecca R.
Schafer
Rebecca has nearly a decade of experience in representing doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare providers in litigation including personal injury, contract, and regulatory matters.
502-614-8475 ext. 104
Melissa M.
Anderson
Melissa is passionate about defending healthcare professionals throughout Kentucky. She received her law degree from Loyola University Chicago and was selected as Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Melissa S.
Gruner
Melissa has dedicated her legal career to defending healthcare providers. She is passionate about her work and brings a unique perspective, as her background includes both private law firm practice and serving as in-house counsel.
HARLEY C.
PIERCY
Harley C. Piercy is a passionate lawyer hailing from Monticello, Kentucky. During her academic journey at both Western Kentucky University and Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, Sarah developed a deep understanding of legal principles and their historical context. This sparked her interest in advocating for justice and equality and led to her work in the LGBTQ law sector.
Jesse A.
Farler
Jesse has extensive experience in litigation defense including defending healthcare professionals and long-term care facilities, as well as defending personal injury, products liability, and premises liability cases.
Greg S.
McDonald
Greg has over 20 years of experience representing healthcare professionals and long-term care facilities, including facilities offering assisted living, intermediate and skilled nursing care.
Tomsen F.
Leonard
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Tom graduated from the University of Missouri in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in political science.
paul a.
dzenitis
Paul Dzenitis has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He has tried over 75 cases to verdict.
502-614-8477 Ext. 106
Emily W.
Newman
For over a decade Emily has tried and arbitrated cases throughout Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan, defending healthcare professionals.
502-614-8476 Ext. 105
Rebecca R.
Schafer
Rebecca has nearly a decade of experience in representing doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare providers in litigation including personal injury, contract, and regulatory matters.
502-614-8475 ext. 104
Melissa M.
Anderson
Melissa is passionate about defending healthcare professionals. She received her law degree from Loyola University Chicago and was selected as Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Melissa S.
Gruner
Melissa has dedicated her legal career to defending healthcare providers. She is passionate about her work and brings a unique perspective, as her background includes both private law firm practice and serving as in-house counsel
HARLEY C.
PIERCY
During her academic journey, Harley developed a deep understanding of legal principles and their historical context. This sparked her interest in advocating for justice and equality and led to her work in the LGBTQ law sector.
Jesse A.
Farler
Jesse has extensive experience in litigation defense including defending healthcare professionals and long-term care facilities, as well as defending personal injury, products liability, and premises liability cases.
Greg S.
McDonald
Greg has over 20 years of experience representing healthcare professionals and long-term care facilities, including facilities offering assisted living, intermediate and skilled nursing care.
Tomsen F.
Leonard
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Tom graduated from the University of Missouri in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He then received his law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2019.
TLEONARD@DZNLAW.COM