Honors & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2014 Lexington Criminal Defense: White-Collar "Lawyer of the Year"
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2013-2025 (Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
- Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass Champion of Children award, 2011
- Elected Distinguished Leader of Commerce Lexington's Leadership Lexington Class, 2008
Admissions
Kentucky, 1989
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1998
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2004
U.S. Supreme Court, 2000
Education
University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky, J.D., 1989
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Champaign, Illinois, B.A., 1985
- Major: U.S. History
- Daily Illini, writer and photographer
Overview
Luke Morgan is a litigator who dedicates most of his time to business litigation, concentrating on disputes between healthcare providers and practice groups. He also manages investigations of corporations and individuals by governmental agencies. His highest priority is to assist his clients in achieving their goals. Luke looks ahead and considers potential challenges for his clients, anticipating any problems or pitfalls they might face—and he helps them avoid these obstacles. Luke’s practice spans a wide range of areas, from litigation and healthcare law to tourism, employment, and agriculture.
He has also conducted several administrative hearings by representing state agencies, including the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, or by representing individuals facing violations or charges from agencies such as the Executive Branch Ethics Commission and the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control. His experience with state and local agencies also includes matters related to the Kentucky Open Records Act and the Open Meetings Act.
Luke’s practice is supplemented by his in-depth knowledge of criminal law, which he gained through 13 years as a felony prosecutor in Lexington and later with the Kentucky Attorney General's Office, where he served as Director of the Special Prosecutions Division. He also served as general counsel of the Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet from 2004 until coming to McBrayer in 2006, which provided him with valuable insight into how state government approaches issues.
Capabilities, Successes, and Assignments
- Represents physicians and practice groups in business litigation.
- Represents individuals and corporations in investigations performed by government investigators.
- Represents persons and government agencies in a wide range of administrative hearings.
- Conducted a 2016 jury trial that received the highest award for claims involving civil rights abuses in Fayette County Circuit Court history.
- Has tried more than 150 jury trials across Kentucky.
- Represents the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in administrative hearings.
