A lawyer who served the longest period of time as a county attorney in Kentucky history will now hear cases on the state Supreme Court.
Governor Andy Beshear is appointing former Christian County Attorney Mike Foster to serve as a special Supreme Court justice. He will hear cases where Supreme Court Justice Shea Nickell is recusing himself to avoid potential conflicts of interest. Foster said the appointment is a fitting end to his career.
“I consider it an honor and not something that I expected,” Foster said. “On the other hand, it’s something that kind of caps off your career.”
Foster served as Christian County attorney for over forty years until 2018. Foster also maintains a private law practice in Hopkinsville where he focuses on real estate and corporate law. He previously served as president of the Kentucky Association of Counties.