Robert F. Duncan
About Robert F. Duncan
Robert F. Duncan is a lawyer based in Lexington, KY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Robert F. Duncan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Construction
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Jackson Kelly PLLC
Education: University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Lexington, KY
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