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Paul Stewart Abney
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Biography
I am a Louisville, Kentucky employment and civil rights attorney and a founding member of the law firm of Abney Law Office, PLLC.
I handle a broad range of employment law and employment litigation matters throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Southern Indiana. A native of southeastern Kentucky, I am a graduate of Centre College and the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law.
I have devoted my entire legal career to representing employees whose rights have been violated by their employers.
If you've been harassed at work, call me now.
I am committed to protecting the rights of employees in Kentucky.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Sexual Harassment
30%
Discrimination
25%
Wrongful Termination
25%
Civil Rights
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Kentucky for 18 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
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Posted by Josh | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Legal Help
A good friend of mine recommended that I contact Mr. Abney to review an employment contract that had recently been presented to me. I had never before dealt with this type of contract so naturally I was very anxious about the whole situation. I met with Mr. Abney and he quickly put my mind at ease....
Posted by craig | July 09, 2015 | Sexual Harassment
The epitome of due diligence
Paul Stewart Abney has assisted me with various legal matters throughout my career. He is very responsive to my concerns and is always available when issues arise. His law practice is the epitome of due diligence. I highly recommend his legal services to anyone seeking legal assistance for issues wit...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2014
Appeals case
Mr. Abney was very helpful as this was my first time to hire a lawyer. He was very easy to talk to, knowledgeable about the kind of case I had and responded to emails in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2014 | Employment & Labor
Able to smile again
Mr. Abney helped me out of a very unfair situation at work. I was stuck between a rock and a hard place and he was able to find a path out for me. A path that I never would have known was there without his help. My only regret is not calling him sooner. He was referred to me through a friend of m...
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2013 | Employment & Labor
P. Stewart Abney
After returning to work from maternity leave I was greeted with a demotion and a cut in pay. This came as a surprise to me since I had been promoted often and had never had a poor performance review or even a verbal warning in my 5 years of employment. I was referred to Mr. Abney by a close personal ...
Paul Stewart Abney's Lawyer Endorsements
"Selecting the right attorney can be the difference in winning or loosing your case. I have known Mr. Abney for a number of years and his reputation for being a tough, fair, and hard working member of the legal community would allow me to refer my clients to him without hesitation. Finding an attorney is easy, however, finding the right attorney is often difficult. If you are looking for the right attorny - Mr. Abney is it."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I highly recommend Mr. Abney. He is extremely talented, intelligent and hard working. He always protects his clients best interests."
"Mr. Abney and I have worked on legal matters together. He is attentive to clients and tough on their behalf. I represent working people too, andI know how hard it is to lose a job unfairly. Stewart looks out for his clients."
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"Mr. Abney is clearly respected by his peers and is a great asset to the Avvo community."
"Mr. Abney works hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Abney is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend Paul to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."
"Paul is an excellent and well respected Employment law attorney. He works hard to protect his clients rights and to get them appropriate compensation for the negative affects of discrimination. I wouldn't hesitate to refer cases to him. t endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled attorney and well respected member of the legal community."
"Mr. Abney is a pillar of the legal community. His commitment to justice drives his unwavering zeal in advocating for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Abney is a true professional who is highly knowledgeable in his field. He is an extremely competent, hardworking, and zealous advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Abney is a great employment lawyer. A tireless advocate seeking justice."
"Excellent labor law attorney. He fights hard for his clients and achieves excellent results. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."
"Paul Stewart Abney is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Best Lawyers - Employment Law and Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America
2023
Kentucky Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Kentucky Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Client Evaluation, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Managing partner, Abney Law Office, PLLC
2013 - 2018
Managing Partner, Abney & McCarty, PLLC
2009 - 2013
Attorney, Adams, Hayward & Welsh
2007 - 2009
Associate, Bishop & Associates, PSC
Associations
2019 - Present
National Lawyers Guild
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
Kentucky Justice AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Louisville Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Kentucky Justice Association, Membership CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
2011 - 2013
Kentucky Justice Association, Young Lawyer CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Isham, et al. v. Louisville-Metro Govt., Jefferson Circuit Court, 12-CI-6579 (Jan. 9, 2020)
$788,368.86 judgment obtained for Louisville Metro tow truck drivers for unpaid wages.
Anderson v. Nature's Expressions Landscaping, Inc., Case No.: 5:16-cv-00098 (E.D. Ky. July 26, 2018)
Recovered $277,666.22 in unpaid overtime and attorney fees in Wage and Hour Collective action settlement for employees of a landscape architecture business.
Turner v. Norton Healthcare, Inc., Jefferson Circuit Court, Case No. 11-CI-06125 (June 15, 2018)
$1,275,041.25 judgment obtained for Plaintiff. Largest disability discrimination verdict in Kentucky
Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission (Commonwealth of Kentucky) v. Glenn Jackson, 2014-CA-000643
Achieved a dismissal of the Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission's appeal.
Betty A. Morrow v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, et al., Nelson County Circuit, Case No: 13-CI-371
Reversal of an adverse ruling from the Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission resulting in a reinstatement of unemployment benefits.
Hammond v. Norton Healthcare, Inc., 2012 Ky. App. Unpub. LEXIS 768 (Ky. Ct. App. Oct. 19, 2012) (discretionary review denied)
Grant of summary judgment reversed and remanded. Kentucky Court of Appeals rejected and overturned the “sole cause” standard for disability discrimination.
Mattie L. Cohen, et al. v. Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services, Inc., Jefferson Circuit Court, Case No. 01-CI-00235
Served as co-counsel and assisted in obtaining a $1,300,745.15 verdict, excluding attorney fees and costs, in a race discrimination case.
Jessica Curtis v. Edgemont Healthcare, Inc., Harrison Circuit Court, Case No.: 13-CI-256 (Oct. 29, 2014).
Obtained $125,606.00 judgment against Defendant.
Education
N/A
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Centre College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Fundamentals of Employment Law - Louisville, KY
FLSA & Wage and Hour Critical Issues
Publications
2013
Abney Law - Employment Law Blog
Am I Entitled to Severance Pay?
Languages
English
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02 Nov 2022
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29 Jul 2022
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