R. Kent "Kent" Westberry
About R. Kent Westberry
R. Kent Westberry is a lawyer based in Louisville, KY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. R. Kent Westberry is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Municipal
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: FBT Gibbons LLP
Education: Centre College, B.A. Government, graduated 1977 and Northern Kentucky University, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Louisville, KY
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