Ed Monarch
About Ed Monarch
Ed Monarch is a lawyer based in Louisville, KY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Ed Monarch is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Commercial Litigation
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: McBrayer PLLC
Education: University of Louisville, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Louisville, KY
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