Biography
Debra Broz received her Bachelor of Arts from Western Kentucky University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky. She always loved south-central Kentucky and came back to practice in Bowling Green after law school. Debra’s practice always centered on everyday people. She worked for a personal injury law firm immediately following law school, where she made partner very quickly. In 2000, Debra left that practice to start her own law firm, where she continues to practice in the areas of personal injury, Social Security disability and bankruptcy. These are the areas Debra loves and has worked in for 30+ years.
She sees her work as a privilege since she helps those in their time of need. Debra’s goal in the personal injury area is to help injured people receive the medical care and financial compensation they deserve. She uses her years of experience to successfully help injured people.
Debra is a former board member and board secretary of the American Red Cross. Debra is a member of the Bowling Green Noon Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
In 2010, Debra was nominated for the Bowling Green Human Rights Commission Women of Achievement Award. She was awarded the Pro Bono Publico Award in 2003 and 2010. The Bowling Green chapter of the American Red Cross awarded Debra an Outstanding Service Award in 2002 and again in 2003.
The children of south-central Kentucky are important to Debra, and her community efforts demonstrate her dedication. She is a current board member of the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center, where she served as board president. She has worked with Junior Achievement and is active with Newspapers in Education.
Education
- University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
- J.D.
- Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: English
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1992
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Kentucky, 1992
Honors
- Nominee for the Bowling Green Human Rights Commission Women of Achievement Award, 2010
- Pro Bono Publico Award, 2003
- Pro Bono Publico Award, 2010
- The Bowling Green chapter of the American Red Cross – Outstanding Service Award
Pro-Bono Activities
- Accept Referrals from Kentucky Legal Aid, 2000 to Present
Languages
- English
Professional Associations
- American Association for Justice, Member, 1993 to Present
- Kentucky Justice Association, Member, 1993 to Present
- Kentucky Bar Association, Member, 1992 to Present
- Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center, Member, Past board president, Present
- American Red Cross , Former board member and board secretary
- Bowling Green Noon Lions Club, Member
- Chamber of Commerce, Member
Representative Cases
- Gainsco Companies v. Gentry, 199 S.W. 3d633(Ky.2006), 2006, Ky Supreme Ct.
Past Positions
- Stuart & Broz, Flora Tepleton Stuart, Partner/Associate, 1992 to 2000
Current Employment
- Attorney