Chauncey grew up in Crescent Hill, graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in Psychology and earned his J.D. from California Western School of Law (San Diego) in 2004. He is currently managing partner and head of the trial & litigation departments at Winton & Hiestand Law Group as well as a proud Governor at Large on the Kentucky Justice Association’s (KJA) Board of Governors.
Prior to becoming a lawyer and with a calling to travel, Chauncey crisscrossed the country to over 25 National Parks. After earning his J.D. and getting married, a mutual passion flourished taking their honeymoon around the world in 34 days visiting California, Fiji, Australia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Dubai and Washington.
Chauncey and Carrie have also explored Alaska, Dominican Republic, China, Hawaii, Italy, Bocas Del Toro, Costa Rica, Germany, the Swiss Alps, Atlantis (Bahamas) and most recently Japan. An adventure to London and Paris is currently in the works.
In 2012, Jeremy Winton and Chauncey Hiestand joined forces with a primary focus on helping those severely injured or killed by the negligence of others. They pride themselves on their results fighting the bully tactics of big insurance companies and corporations, whether it be through settlement or a jury verdict.
In 2024, Louisville Business First awarded Winton & Hiestand Law Group, Best Places to Work in Greater Louisville in the “10-24 Employees Category.” Winton & Hiestand Law Group has also been featured by U.S. News as well as in Forbes, Entrepreneur and Fortune Magazines.
Legal Recognitions / Honors
Super Lawyers rated, Super Lawyers,
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA),
AV Preeminent rated, Martindale-Hubbell,
Client Champion (Platinum) rated, Martindale-Hubbell,
Best Lawyers, Attorney, Best Lawyers (Litigation – Personal Injury and Insurance),
Best Lawyers, Firms, Winton & Hiestand Law Group, LLC, Best Lawyers,
Million Dollar and Multi-Million Advocates Forums Life Member, Million Dollar/Multi-Million Advocates Forums, The Top Trial Lawyers in America, and
Best Lawyer Award, Best Trucking Accident Lawyers, Louisville, Kentucky, Forbes Advisor, 2023.
Community Service Recognitions / Honors
Community Leadership Award, Governor Andy Beshear, 2022,
Key to the City, Mayor Greg Fischer, 2015,
Community Service Award, Kentucky House of Representatives, 2014, and
Colonel, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, 2012.
Verdicts / Published Opinions
20-CI-002984 Jefferson County VERDICT. $356,893.06. Plaintiff rear ends an illegally parked box truck. Disputed liability and extent of orthopedic injuries. Three year standing last, best and final offer from liability carrier was $6,000.00. 2023,
16-CI-03060 Jefferson County VERDICT. Following confidential seven figure settlement with primary Defendant, proceeded to trial against second medical provider. Verdict for the defense. 2022,
18-CI-04559 Jefferson County FULL VERDICT. $118,545.23 (prayer of $118,545.23). MVA 3rd party case. $18,545.23 in medicals. Asked jury for $50,000.00 for future care and another $50,000.00 in pain and suffering. Last, best and final offer from Allstate the day before trial was $10,000.00. 2021,
16-CI-06147 Jefferson County VERDICT. $824,999.00 (prayer of $825,000.00). Premises liability claim. $10,000.00 pre-closing offer. Highest premises liability verdict in Jefferson County (2019); 2nd Highest of the year in Kentucky (2019) and ranked as the 6th highest PL verdict of all time in Kentucky. See Kentucky Trial Court Review. 2019,
08-CI-008583 Jefferson County VERDICT. $36,000.00. Plaintiff suffered orthopedic injuries. 2014,
11-CI-05359 Jefferson County VERDICT. $42,259.00, Pro-Bono co-representation in civil trial for rape victim occurring at a local establishment. 2014,
09-CI-1605 Madison County VERDICT. Slip and fall PL case involving defective step in common area of apartment complex. Verdict for the Defendant. 2012,
06-CI-002672 Jefferson County VERDICT. One of the first PIP suits and verdict in Kentucky for unreasonable denial/delay of PIP payments. See KTCR 2019. Verdict for the Plaintiff against Defendant insurance company, for failure to pay PIP. 2008,
05-CI-00249 Fleming County VERDICT. $230,298.00. Assault case involving president of local little league and elderly invitee at little league game. Second highest verdict all time in Fleming County. See Kentucky Trial Court Review. 2007,
05-CI-7704 Jefferson County VERDICT. $19,167.00. Soft tissue case. 2007,
06-CI-6387 Jefferson County VERDICT. $7,333.00. Soft tissue case. 2006, and
No. 2019-CA-00528-MR, Kentucky Court of Appeals, Published Opinion and Order. Established a cause of action for 1st party dram shop in Kentucky. 2019.
Recent Seminars
Premises Liability Seminar, (Pre-Injury Waivers), Speaker, Kentucky Justice Association, 2024,
Mediation Class Panel Discussion, Speaker, Brandeis School of Law, 2024,
Marketing Your Own Firm, Chair and Speaker, Kentucky Justice Association, 2023, and
Auto Damages, Making the Most for Your Client (Litigating the Unreasonable Delay and/or Denial of PIP Benefits), Lead Speaker, Kentucky Justice Association, 2020.