Darla L. Keen

Darla L. Keen is a partner at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, where she focuses her practice on medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, and personal injury litigation. She is particularly known for advocating on behalf of victims of preventable birth injuries and pursuing justice for the elderly who suffer abuse or neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Her commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals has earned her a reputation for tenacity and compassion in the courtroom.

Darla earned her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1996, where she was an associate editor of the Kentucky Law Journal. During law school, she also published articles in both the Kentucky Law Journal and the National Insurance Law Review. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Indiana in 1991. Her academic accomplishments reflect a strong foundation in research, writing, and legal analysis, skills that have carried forward into her professional success.

Before joining the firm in 2004, Darla worked as a defense attorney, representing hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians in medical malpractice cases. This background provides her with invaluable insight into defense strategies, allowing her to anticipate opposing arguments and build stronger cases for her injured clients. She utilizes this experience to secure favorable settlements and deliver powerful advocacy in court when necessary.

Darla L. Keen’s career demonstrates an unwavering dedication to holding negligent parties accountable and protecting the rights of injury victims. She has received numerous honors, including recognition as a Super Lawyer from 2015 through 2024 and the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award. These accolades underscore her professional excellence and the trust she has earned from clients and peers alike.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Florida Justice Association
• Member, Palm Beach County Bar Association
• Member, Palm Beach County Justice Association
• Member, The Florida Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kentucky
• Florida

Education

• University of Kentucky College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Southern Indiana
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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