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United States 2026
 1  Regional Award

Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC, Attorneys is a leading Louisville law firm focused on the full spectrum of land use law, zoning, real estate development, subdivision, condominium, and industrial, community property litigation, and real estate transactions across Kentucky.  This practice includes work in the areas of property tax appeals, commercial and residential loan transactions, and other financial restructuring matters, as well as litigation services, especially related thereto.

Dating to 1987, thus celebrating four decades of practice, the firm was founded by nationally recognized land-use attorney William B. Bardenwerper.  The firm has been owned and led by John Talbott and Nicholas Pregliasco since 2018, continuing its longstanding focus on land use, zoning, real estate development, and related litigation throughout Kentucky.

Its lawyers and paralegals handle a full range of legal work required by developers, builders, real estate investors, buyers, land owners, lenders, businesses and individuals. This includes representation before planning commissions, boards of adjustment, local legislative bodies, and other regulatory authorities, plus land use mediation and litigation. Also included are document review and preparation, finance and acquisition closings (including secured, unsecured, asset-based, construction and non-recourse lending), and establishment and representation of condominium regimes and community associations. The firm is also an agent of several major title insurance companies enabling it to provide the best title insurance coverage available.

The firm also has lawyers and staff concentrating in litigation to supply clients with skillful trial and appellate litigation services.

Our clients have included a broad range of industries and businesses in practicing before state and federal courts, including the U.S. and Kentucky Supreme Courts, as well as state and local administrative agencies.

Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers published by Martindale-Hubbell (which is limited to only the most distinguished law practices, i.e., those who have received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest “AV” rating). Its attorneys are also ranked among the very top in their fields by Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA.

 

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Louisville Tier 1 in Land Use and Zoning Law
United States 2026
 2  Regional Awards

Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC has represented injury victims and grieving families across Kentucky for more than 30 years. The firm takes on cases against large corporations and insurers, from trucking collisions to birth injury claims, where the stakes and the opposition are significant.

Most new clients come through referrals from other attorneys, a sign of how the firm is regarded within the legal community. The firm has recovered more than $1 billion for clients over its history, including some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Kentucky.

Cases are handled on contingency, so clients pay nothing upfront and nothing unless the firm recovers money on their behalf. Partner Tyler Thompson is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, a national group limited to 100 of the top plaintiff lawyers.

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.

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Louisville Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Louisville Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
 Louisville, Kentucky
 Louisville, Kentucky
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award

Attorney David Gray of Gray Law, PLLC, has devoted more than 35 years standing up for the victims of medical malpractice and their loved ones. His experience and skills in the courtroom have led to him securing millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of his clients. When other personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys need a skilled trial lawyer to put their clients in the best position for success, they call on David.

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Louisville Tier 2 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
 Louisville, Kentucky
 Louisville, Kentucky
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award

Justice Injury Law is a distinguished firm, with attorney Scott C. Justice acknowledged by Best Lawyers in one practice area. The firm has been associated with Best Lawyers since 2021. Being recognized through Best Lawyers' peer review process underscores the lawyers' standing and reputation in their practice area and region. This showcases the professional validation of the legal abilities that Justice Injury Law possesses. Scott C. Justice is recognized in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants.

Justice Injury Law is also listed by Best Law Firms in one practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a proven and transparent research method that has remained unchanged since its inception by Best Lawyers in 2010. Justice Injury Law holds a ranking in one practice area, reflecting their achievements and talented legal team.

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Louisville Tier 2 in Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
 Louisville, Kentucky
Client Endorsed
 Louisville, Kentucky
United States 2026
 7  National Awards
 92  Regional Awards

 

A full service Southeastern-based law firm representing clients across the United States and internationally, Stites & Harbison PLLC is known as a preeminent firm managing sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation, and complex regulatory matters on a daily basis. The firm represents a broad spectrum of clients including multinational corporations, financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, health care organizations, manufacturers, private companies, nonprofit organizations, family-owned businesses and individuals. Tracing its origins to 1832, Stites & Harbison is one of the oldest law practices in the nation.

The firm maintains 11 offices across six states--Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia--and is able to service the needs of international clients with its memberships in Business Counsel, Inc. and Lex Mundi. Additionally, Stites & Harbison is a member of The Harmonie Group, the national network of top litigation law firms, and is the Kentucky representative to the prestigious Southern Law Network.

 

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Louisville Tier 1 in Environmental Law
Louisville Tier 1 in Appellate Practice
Louisville Tier 1 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
 2  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 2 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Louisville Tier 3 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
 8  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Louisville Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Louisville Tier 1 in Litigation - Insurance
 6  National Awards
 104  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
Louisville Tier 1 in Employment Law - Management
Louisville Tier 1 in Labor Law - Management
 17  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Litigation - Insurance
Louisville Tier 1 in Insurance Law
Louisville Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
 4  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Litigation - Construction
Louisville Tier 1 in Construction Law
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
 13  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 2 in Litigation - Bankruptcy
Louisville Tier 3 in Litigation - Insurance
 2  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Louisville Tier 3 in Health Care Law
United States 2026
 2  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Employment Law - Individuals
Louisville Tier 2 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
 4  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Labor Law - Union
Louisville Tier 2 in Employment Law - Individuals
Louisville Tier 3 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 3 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 3 in Banking and Finance Law
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 3 in Family Law
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Appellate Practice
United States 2026
 2  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Arbitration
Louisville Tier 3 in Mediation
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
United States 2026
 3  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Louisville Tier 1 in Criminal Defense: General Practice
Louisville Tier 2 in Appellate Practice
United States 2026
 2  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Louisville Tier 1 in Criminal Defense: General Practice
United States 2026
 2  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 3 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Louisville Tier 3 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
United States 2026
 12  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 2 in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Louisville Tier 3 in Litigation - Health Care
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 2 in Appellate Practice
United States 2026
 3  National Awards
 95  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Labor Law - Management
Louisville Tier 1 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Louisville Tier 1 in Corporate Law
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Family Law
United States 2026
 1  Law Firm of the Year Award
 24  National Awards
 233  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
Louisville Tier 1 in Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Louisville Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
 4  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Real Estate Law
Louisville Tier 2 in Patent Law
Louisville Tier 2 in Land Use and Zoning Law
United States 2026
 4  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Louisville Tier 1 in Litigation - Health Care
Louisville Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
 3  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 2 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Louisville Tier 2 in Health Care Law
Louisville Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
United States 2026
 2  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 2 in Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Louisville Tier 2 in Elder Law
United States 2026
 24  National Awards
 191  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Construction Law
Louisville Tier 1 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Louisville Tier 1 in Corporate Law
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
United States 2026
 12  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
Louisville Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Louisville Tier 1 in Health Care Law
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
 14  National Awards
 183  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 2 in Construction Law
Louisville Tier 2 in Litigation - Construction
United States 2026
 14  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Information Technology Law
Louisville Tier 1 in Copyright Law
Louisville Tier 1 in Trademark Law
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
United States 2026
 3  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Louisville Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Louisville Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
United States 2026
 3  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 2 in Litigation - ERISA
Louisville Tier 2 in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Louisville Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 3 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 3 in Corporate Law
 2  Regional Awards
Louisville Tier 1 in Litigation - Real Estate
Louisville Tier 2 in Real Estate Law
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 2 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
Louisville Tier 1 in Family Law
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