Ms. Combs’ primary areas of practice are school law and insurance litigation, including insurance defense, coverage disputes, fraud investigation, and bad faith litigation. She has considerable experience representing school boards throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky in matters ranging from employment and personnel conflicts to student disciplinary matters and civil rights to contract negotiation and drafting. In her role as board attorney, Tia provides essential guidance to school districts, administrators and staff on the legal issues that arise on a daily basis, and she regularly attends school board meetings to offer advice on agenda items and to ensure compliance with open meetings laws.  She is well-versed in the unique legal landscape which Kentucky schools must navigate, and she is extremely responsive to the often time-sensitive needs of school districts.

In addition to her service as a school board attorney, Tia has litigated cases in the defense of school boards, administrators, and teachers. She has also served as counsel defending individuals and companies, large and small, against civil claims.  Tia is an unwavering and skilled advocate for her clients, and she has successfully resolved cases through out-of-court settlements, alternative dispute resolution and trial.