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Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, & Stanton PSC

United States 2025

Overview

The firm's senior partner, Tyler Thompson, is committed to the ideal of securing justice for victims of accident injuries and medical negligence. In 2003, Mr. Thompson was the youngest attorney to receive the Peter Perlman Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award. This prestigious award, named for the past president of the American Trial Lawyers Association, is given annually to an attorney who has demonstrated excellence in trial practice. He is the immediate past President of the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys and lectures frequently to other lawyers about how to handle personal injury claims such as car accidents, truck accidents and medical negligence, as well as how to conduct focus groups to prepare for trials. On two occasions, Mr. Thompson has obtained jury verdicts for accident injury victims in excess of $20,000,000.00.

Liz Shepherd has handled primarily medical negligence cases since she graduated from law school and has been with the firm since 1994. She is on the Board of Governors for the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys. Associate Martin Kinney handled railroad defense and products liability cases for a major personal injury law firm before joining the firm.

Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton is widely known for its ability to handle medical malpractice and medical negligence cases. All of our attorneys are leaders in continuing legal education seminars, bar association activities and civic affairs.

Founded:
1986
Size:
8
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Practice Areas:
2
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
2

Rankings

Regional

Louisville

Tier
1
Louisville
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Louisville
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Firm Leadership

Rankings

Regional

Louisville

Tier
1
Louisville
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Louisville
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, & Stanton PSC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, & Stanton PSC proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Louisville, KY
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