<p>McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC is pleased to announce that Stephen G. Amato, partner in our Lexington, has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 Kentucky Super Lawyers list. Based on a statewide nomination process, review of resumes and peer evaluation by practice area, Stephen was selected for inclusion in the practice area of Litigation/Civil Litigation Defense. Attorneys chosen for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list have attained a high degree of peer recognition, as well as professional achievement. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named to the list! Stephen has been nominated and identified in Kentucky Super Lawyers® for six consecutive years, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.He concentrates his practice in litigation, employment law, arbitration and mediation, administrative law, and estate administration. Stephen is located in the firm\'s Lexington office and can be reached at samato@mmlk.com or at (859) 231-8780.</p>