Langdon Ryan Worley: Bringing Compassion to Insurance Defense

Langdon represented Sturgill Turner in the November “Legal Eagles” edition of TOPS in Lexington along with Todd Osterloh. (Photo courtesy of TOPS in Lex).

Langdon Ryan Worley’s decision to become an attorney started early, when she realized how important it is to resolve conflicts among people.

“As unlikely as it may sound, I wanted to be an attorney from the time I was a little girl.  I loved to read, I loved persuasive writing, and I loved thinking of issues from different perspectives.  These loves, coupled with a true affinity for getting to know people, led to my interest in the practice of law – because that is what the law is about – it’s about our society, how we resolve conflict, and how we can help one another.”

“Being able to talk with my clients and explain that I have their back and will help them through this process, and to have them lean on and trust in me in return, is the most rewarding experience. I answer their questions and calm their fears, and bridge the gap between a complex legal system and the real-life people who are impacted by it.” — Langdon Ryan Worley

Although many believe “insurance defense” sounds corporate and impersonal, Langdon says her practice is far from that and is vital to the community. In an increasingly litigious world, more people and businesses – including neighbors and small businesses – are the ones being sued.

She appreciates the trust her clients place in her.  “When a person is served with a lawsuit, I know it is an incredibly scary feeling.  People feel personally attacked; they feel angry; they feel guilty; they feel apprehensive.  Being able to talk with my clients and explain that I have their back and will help them through this process, and to have them lean on and trust in me in return, is the most rewarding experience. I answer their questions and calm their fears, and bridge the gap between a complex legal system and the real-life people who are impacted by it.”

An active member of the bar and her community, Langdon serves as President of the Fayette County Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Association, was President of the Rotaract Club of Lexington, and is a 2020 graduate of Leadership Lexington.

Langdon’s clients appreciate her legal knowledge as well as her compassion. “While the legal system may seem technical and unapproachable and regimented, it is full of real, honest people, like me. I hope my clients know that I don’t think of them as a number or a new file to handle, but as a friend and a neighbor that needs my help; and that it is my life’s work and my honor to make life a little easier for them.”