Paul Stewart Abney

Sexual harassment Attorney at Louisville, KY

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A+ Attorney

I contacted Mr. Abney regarding sexual harassment that I had experienced in my workplace. I was nervous and uncomfortable anticipating talking about my unfortunate experience. However, when consulting with Mr. Abney, I found him to be very compassionate and understanding of my situation. I felt very confident that I had found an excellent attorney for my case. I never doubted his knowledge or competency during the process. He was always available for any of my questions or concerns. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case and very highly recommend Mr. Abney.

I wouldn't have chosen anyone else.

Immediately upon meeting with Stewart, I was sure that I had made the right decision. He was confident, knowledgeable, and quick to respond. At a time when I was overwhelmed and completely unsure, it was comforting to know that Stewart was taking care of everything. He kept me up to date on my case at all times and was always available to answer any questions that I had. It was very apparent that he did his research in my case. He paid great attention to detail and made it very clear that he would work to ensure that my voice was heard- and he did. While the circumstances were unfortunate, I am happy to have worked with such a genuine person who also happens to be an excellent attorney.

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I AM COMMITTED TO PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES IN KENTUCKY.

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.

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Licensed for 15 years

State KY

Status Active

Acquired 2007

Updated 12/20/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Abney Law Office, PLLC

(502) 498-8737 Office

1864 Frankfort Avenue

Suite 203

Louisville, KY, 40206

abneylegal.com

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4.8 / 5.0

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Posted by Cheryl | December 7, 2017

A+ Attorney

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Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2017

I wouldn't have chosen anyone else.

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Posted by Josh | September 20, 2016

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. On my first visit, Mr. Abney thoughtfully listened to all of my concerns and then clearly explained all the numerous ways he could be of assistance in dealing with the employment contract. After our initial conversation, I felt completely confident that Mr. Abney would handle all of my concerns regarding the contract efficiently and (most importantly) competently so I hired him. Within a week, Mr. Abney came back to me with a complete review of the contract. He laid out the positives and the negatives and took the time to answer each one of my questions. I was impressed by his knowledge and his experience. Mr. Abney drew upon his vast experience to put my contract into the context of current employment practices which greatly assuaged my trepidations. I cannot recommend Mr. Abney enough. I sincerely promise that it will be worth the time and the effort to contact him about what he can do for you. I know that I would have nobody else represent myself or my family.

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Posted by Sonya | September 11, 2015

Absolutely wonderful!

I had a wonderful experience working with Paul Stewart Abney. He was very attentive and was only an e-mail or phone call away whenever I had any questions, big or small, day or night. He was very empathetic to my situation and never made me feel low for wanting to go through with my suit against my employer. Very supportive and hardworking and got my case settled super fast! I would recommend him to anyone going through what I went through and if I ever have the need for an attorney, I will be giving his office a call.

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Posted by craig | July 9, 2015

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 within the workplace concerning sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and discrimination.

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Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2015

Very easy to work with! Excellent man.

Stewart Abney is very professional and answered all my questions very quickly. My case was resolved so fast. I would recommended him to everyone!

Posted by Shannel | January 9, 2015

Validation of Workplace violence

Mr. Abney sat and listened completely to my story. He then told me that he believed me and was going to get justice for the acts of violence and failed protection from my company to protect me. He and Jerimiah were very knowledgeable and fearless. They comforted me and lead me through one of the darkest times of my life. I will forever be grateful for their support during this very difficult time in my life.

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Posted by Lucky | March 24, 2014

Help with no hassle on a blind phone call

Mr Abney could not help me with my issue. But he took the time to talk to me, hear me out, and then guide me in the right direction. -all on a blind phone call. Thank you again Mr. Abney

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

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 mine who I confided in and knew what I was going through. Mr. Abney always "kept me in the loop" and never missed a call that he said he would make to me. I feel he always had my best interest at hand. Now, I am employed at another company and could not be happier. I would recommend him to anyone, especially some of my former co-workers.

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Posted by Wendy | January 15, 2014

GREAT ATTORNEY

Great attorney, very helpful, always took time to talk and explain things, always return phone calls, would definitely recommend him and use his services again

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2013

professional and caring attorney id refer to anyone

Stewart handled my case with concern, caring and professionalism. He di what needed to be sone to get justice for me. He had a very timely resoultion and anytime I had a question or needed anything he was always there for me. Wonderful attorney that I would recoked for anyone.

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2013

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 friend. I was able to speak to him within minutes of getting his contact info. I was extremely upset and did not attempt to hide my emotions when speaking with him initially, he immediately made me feel at ease and assured me he would do everything in his power to right the wrong that had been done to me. Because of the seriousness of my situation Mr. Abney worked late that night, well after his working hours, preparing a letter of intent to file suit to take to my employer that next morning. He kept me informed throughout the week with any communication he had with my employer. Once I received a settlement offer, he went over it and my options thoroughly. I trusted him and the advice he gave. He assured me the settlement and the decision I made was the best possible outcome and he essentially righted a world that had been turned upside down. He has a passion for what he does and he is able to portray that with his obvious dedication and extensive knowledge of employment law.

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Posted by Alizabeth | March 1, 2018

Still looking

I tried to hire an attorney, but I never really got that far. I guess i should have reached out to them more. I just thought since one said that it sounds like I had a case they would have tried to meet with me. I would have like to have hired someone.

Response from Paul Abney March 2, 2018

Alizabeth, First, thank you for taking time to leave your feedback, which gives me the opportunity to improve my services when needed. Second, I'm sorry you weren't happy with the service you did receive. It sounds like, for whatever reason, we just weren't able to connect and have a meaningful opportunity to discuss your potential case. I'd like a chance to make that right, so feel free to reach out to me on my personal cellphone number: (502) 876-2061. If you're still looking for an attorney and want to go in another direction, consider calling the Louisville Bar Association Attorney Referral Hotline. They should be able to put you in touch with a few other attorneys who may be able to help you. Best of luck, P. Stewart Abney

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing partner
Abney Law Office, PLLC
2018 - Present

Managing Partner
Abney & McCarty, PLLC
2013 - 2018

Attorney
Adams, Hayward & Welsh
2009 - 2013

Associate
Bishop & Associates, PSC
2007 - 2009

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Education

Centre College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
JD - Juris Doctor
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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

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Associations

National Lawyers Guild
2019 - Present

American Association for Justice
Member
2012 - Present

Kentucky Justice Association
Member
2011 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association
Member
2007 - Present

Louisville Bar Association
Member
2007 - Present

Kentucky Justice Association, Membership Committee
Executive Committee Member
2011 - 2012

Kentucky Justice Association, Young Lawyer Committee
Executive Committee Member
2011 - 2013

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Kentucky Super Lawyer
SuperLawyers
2022

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2021

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2020

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2019

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2018

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2017

Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers
2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Client Evaluation
Martindale-Hubbell
2013

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Publications

Abney Law - Employment Law Blog
Am I Entitled to Severance Pay?
2013

Speaking Engagements

Fundamentals of Employment Law - Louisville, KY
FLSA & Wage and Hour Critical Issues
2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (21)

Given (30)

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Jon Roby

Employment and labor Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

John O'Brien

Civil rights Attorney | Jul 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

Tate Meagher

Employment and labor Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Abney. He is extremely talented, intelligent and hard working. He always protects his clients best interests."

Chris Sanders

Employment and labor Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

Ayala Golding

Discrimination Attorney | Sep 01
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Douglas Borthwick

Discrimination Attorney | Feb 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Corey Silverstein

Civil rights Attorney | Aug 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Abney is clearly respected by his peers and is a great asset to the Avvo community."

Zachariah Parry

Civil rights Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Abney works hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Charles Adkins

Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

Judd Bean

Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

J. Shumaker

Unknown Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."

Stacey Washington

Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."