If you've been harassed at work, call me now.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.
Languages spoken
English
Abney Law Office, PLLC
1864 Frankfort Avenue
Suite 203
Louisville, KY, 40206
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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KY | Authorized to Practice Law | 2007 | 06/21/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Abney Law - Employment Law Blog | Am I Entitled to Severance Pay? | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Centre College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Fundamentals of Employment Law - Louisville, KY | FLSA & Wage and Hour Critical Issues | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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. |
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Jon Roby, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
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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 on Jul 19, 2014
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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 on Dec 18, 2018
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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 on Mar 2, 2016
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 on Sep 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Discrimination Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Corey Silverstein, Civil rights Attorney on Aug 12, 2014
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Mr. Abney is clearly respected by his peers and is a great asset to the Avvo community.
Zachariah Parry, Civil rights Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
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Mr. Abney works hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Adkins, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 21, 2014
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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 on Jul 21, 2014
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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 on Jul 21, 2014
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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 on Jul 21, 2014
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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.
Karen Steinitz, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled attorney and well respected member of the legal community.
Frank Podesta, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
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Mr. Abney is a pillar of the legal community. His commitment to justice drives his unwavering zeal in advocating for his clients.
William Housley, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator.
Solomon Morrow, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
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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.
Debra Jennings, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Abney is a great employment lawyer. A tireless advocate seeking justice.
Tristan LeGrande, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
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Excellent labor law attorney. He fights hard for his clients and achieves excellent results. Highly recommended.
Saam Ghiaasiaan, Unknown Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit.
Ligia Parmenter, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 22, 2014
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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.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jan 16, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
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