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Jimmy Kaufman
also known as James Samuel Kaufman
About Jimmy
Biography
Jimmy is a native of Louisville Kentucky. He attended Saint Xavier High School prior to attending the University of Louisville and graduating magna cum laude from the School of Business. He graduated cum laude from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.
Jimmy has significant roots in Kentucky and is a third-generation attorney admitted to practice law in the state of Kentucky. He practices law with his father (Marshall) and identical twin brother (Matt). He is very family oriented and enjoys spending time with his wife Katrina, their two sons, daughter, and two dogs (Cora, Kobe). He developed an interest in the law at an early age and began working at a law office in high school.
In his free time, Jimmy enjoys spending time at the lake with friends, fishing and swimming.
Jimmy serves on the board of the Steven Vanover Foundation. Their goal is to help find a cure for sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. This organization hosts several events each year to raise funding for research and scholarships. It is his hope that one day in the near future, a sarcoma diagnosis comes with a sense of hope.
Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in Kentucky for 13 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Linda | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
help with car wreck issues for my son
very soon after my son was hit by another vehicle in his car we felt like we would need help to settle with insurance, etc. I contacted Kaufman and Stigger and was connected with James (Jimmy) He immediately came to my son's house to start gathering information. We hired him immediately. The at ...
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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