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Mark Guilfoyle - Partner

(859) 426-2149
(859) 341-1469 (Fax)

Mark D. Guilfoyle practices extensively in the area of administrative law, guiding clients through the bureaucracies and administrative processes of state and local governments in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  He also represents health care providers in administrative matters, and he represents employers in employment and labor relations matters.

From 1991 to 1995, Mark served in the administration of Kentucky Governor Brereton C. Jones, serving at the highest levels of the administration as General Counsel to the Governor, Budget Director and Secretary of the Governor's Executive Cabinet.

Mark has achieved success in a number of significant cases:

  • Obtained jury verdict for employer in sexual harassment case. Bernstein v. CA-1 Services, E.D. Ky. No. 98-CV-164-JGW.
  • Successfully defended Kentucky's 24-hour waiting period/informed consent abortion law. Eubanks v. Schmidt, 126 F. Supp. 2d 451 (W.D. Ky. 2000).
  • Obtained directed verdict for WCPO-TV in libel case. Johnson v. WCPO-TV, Kenton Circuit Court No. 97-CI-2512.
  • Successfully defended race track in class action involving sizeable Pick Six. White v. Turfway Park, 909 F. 2d 941 (6th Cir. 1990).
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Mark serves as Chairman of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Covington and as a member the Northern Kentucky University Foundation Board of Trustees.  In the past, he has served as a Board member of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, the Alliance for Catholic Urban Education and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Mark resides in Edgewood with his wife and five children.

Admitted to Practice

  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Memberships

Kentucky Bar Association

Northern Kentucky Bar Association

National Diocesan Attorneys Association

Education

J.D., George Washington University (with honors 1983)

H.A.B., Xavier University (summa cum laude 1980)

Professional Publications

"Alternative Forms of Gambling at Racetracks:  A Legal and Constitutional Analysis," 1997 National Equine Law Conference (University of Kentucky, May 2, 1997)

"Hospitals Beware:  NLRB Rules Encourage Unionization," Kentucky Hospitals (Spring 1989)

"Legal Restrictions on Implementing Drug- and AIDS-Testing Policies and on Using the Results of Tests for Drug Use and AIDS," Fourth Annual Labor Law and Employment Institute, University of Louisville (1988)

Awards & Honors

Kentucky "Super Lawyer" (2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011)

Tri-State "Leading Lawyer" Cincy Business Magazine  (2006 - 2011)

Speaking Engagements

"Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Investigations" - Employment Update 2009 (October 2, 2009)

"American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, an Update on Electronic Health Records" Healthcare Financial Management Association (July 30, 2009)

Mock Trial Presentation, Labor and Employment Issues, HR100 Group, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (2004 - 2009)

Martindale-Hubbell Rating

AV Peer Review Rated