About Richard J.
Richard J. Head has practiced law in Kentucky for more than four decades. He built a small firm in the early 1980s and has since combined private practice with work for local public entities. Colleagues describe him as steady and practical; clients have relied on him for routine and often-complex municipal matters.
He began his academic training at Brescia University, earning a B.A. in Psychology in 1977. He then attended the University of Louisville, where he received his J.D. in 1980. Those years set the course for a legal career rooted in the communities he serves.
Just three years after finishing law school, he established his own practice. In 1983 he opened Richard J. Head, PLLC and continued to operate it while taking on a variety of local assignments. Building a solo practice demanded attention to many parts of the law. He handled transactional work, counsel matters and the kinds of issues that come up for small public agencies.
His work for fire protection districts is a recurring thread in his career. In 1990 he worked as a lawyer for the Shelby County Suburban Fire District. Later, in 2005, he served as attorney for the Simpsonville Rural Fire Protection District. Those roles involved advising district boards and staff on legal questions that affect day-to-day operations and governance.
Over the years he has balanced private clients with public-sector representation. His practice has focused on advising local government agencies and special districts, addressing statutory compliance and governance. He has also handled routine matters common to small law firms, including contracts and property-related issues for municipal clients.
He maintains a presence in Louisville and in Shelbyville. The two locations reflect the mix of urban and suburban work that has marked his career. He continues to manage his practice while providing counsel to the kinds of local public entities he has long served.
After more than 40 years in the profession, he continues to practice through Richard J. Head, PLLC. He represents fire protection districts and other local public entities and handles related municipal matters in Kentucky.
His current practice focuses on representing fire protection districts and advising local public agencies in Kentucky.
