About Amy Dougherty

Amy E. Dougherty has been a member of Bluegrass Elderlaw, PLLC since 2012. Amy focuses her practice on assisting older persons in qualifying for Medicaid long-term care using Wills, Powers-of-Attorney, Advanced Directives, and Trusts. She also advocates for clients before Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid agencies and defends against involuntary dismissal from long-term care facilities. Previously, Amy practiced elder law for Legal Aid of the Bluegrass.

Amy is a frequent lecturer and presenter on Elder Law topics. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where she earned her B.A. (History) and J.D. Degrees. Amy is a member of the Fayette County Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association (Elder Law Section), the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the Academy of Special Needs Planners. She is admitted to practice in the Eastern District of KY, the Western District of KY, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Amy is a graduate of the 2017 Leadership Lexington class.

Amy serves on the Board of Directors for the non-profit Life Plan of Kentucky, Inc. Lastly, she currently serves as the chair of the Statewide Independent Living Council.