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James Kaufman
also known as James Samuel Kaufman
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About James
Biography
James “Jimmy” Kaufman is a Louisville personal injury attorney with Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC Injury Lawyers. Admitted to practice in Kentucky in 2013, he represents injured people and families in cases involving car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes, unsafe property conditions, dog bites, and wrongful death. Over the course of his career, Jimmy has personally recovered more than $50 million for his clients.
A Louisville native and third-generation attorney, Jimmy practices alongside his father, Marshall, and his twin brother, Matt. He earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and his B.S.B.A. in finance magna cum laude from the University of Louisville. He was selected to Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2021 and 2022 and serves on the board of the Steven Vanover Foundation, which raises funds for sarcoma research and scholarships.
Case Results:
$2.2 million policy-limits recovery in a wrongful death case involving an ATV.
$2 million recovery for a person who sustained serious leg injuries in a car crash. The injured person was unbelted at the time of the crash.
$1.6 million recovery for a person who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car crash.
$1.2 million policy-limits settlement for the family of a child who drowned in a rural pond.
$1 million policy limits recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle while off the roadway.
$600,000 policy-limits recovery for a cyclist struck by a car. The recovery included $500,000 in liability coverage and $100,000 in underinsured motorist coverage.
$500,000 policy-limits recovery in a wrongful death case arising from a fire in a home without fire alarms.
$300,000 policy-limits recovery in a case involving a pit bull bite.
$300,000 policy-limits recovery in a case involving a firearm accidentally discharged by a babysitter.
Each case depends on its own facts and applicable law. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Kentucky for 13 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
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James Kaufman's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
excellent lawyer,explaines in detail,returns calls promptly & very helpful
James view of outcome of case turned out exactly as explained.
Posted by Melissa | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Car accident
Jimmy was great! He answered all my questions and explained everything that he was doing. He called to check up on me after my surgery to see how things were going. He managed to get me the best settlement that he possibly could from my insurance and the at fault drivers insurance. I would recommen...
Posted by Zack | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Great people and always answered my questions about my case I would recommend them to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Customer Service
We couldn't have been more thankful for this man following our car accident. He took care of everything and explained it all to us in ways we could understand. Very appreciative and would recommend to anyone.
Posted by teresa | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Head on collision
I was in a wreck where I was hit by a drunk driver. After I got out of the hospital I contacted Kaufman Stigger injury lawyers. Was put in touch with Jimmy kaufman. He came to my house and told me not to worry he would take care of everything. And he did , he went to every court appearance so I cou...
James Kaufman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jimmy has excellent experience and intimately understands personal injury cases of all types. Jimmy fights for his clients' rights. I endorse Mr. Kaufman."
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"Jimmy is a very thoughtful lawyer who is dedicated to achieving justice on behalf of his clients. He has a strong work ethic and I am happy to endorse him."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Book Award - Criminal Procedure, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
2012
Book Award - Torts II, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Kaufman & Stigger PLLC
Associations
2022 - Present
Million Dollar Advocate
2022 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
2021 - Present
Super Lawyer Rising Star
2013 - Present
Kentucky Bar Association
2013 - Present
American Association for Justice
2013 - Present
Kentucky Justice Association
2006 - 2010
Harlan Scholar
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled for $700,000.00
Settled for policy limits of $200,000.00
Settled for $466,750.00
Education
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
B.S.B.A
Speaking Engagements
2016
Publications
2015
Languages
English