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In law school, Steve quickly determined that specializing as a trial lawyer in personal injury cases was his calling. After graduating as one of the top ten students in his class, he has since dedicated his entire career to representing personal injury victims. He deeply empathizes with his clients and values the friendships he builds with them over the course of their cases. For Steve, there is no greater honor than making a difference in his clients' lives by obtaining the compensation they deserve. Steve has procured numerous successful outcomes for his clients.
Steve was elected to the Kentucky Justice Association's Leadership Academy - an organization dedicated to protecting the rights of personal injury victims and providing dynamic leadership to the legal profession and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He has also been selected to 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars, recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as a "10 Best Attorney High Verdict & Settlement Winner," and honored by the National Trial Lawyers as the "Top 40 Under 40" Civil-Plaintiff lawyers in Kentucky.
Steve has been admitted to practice in all of Kentucky's state trial courts, the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the Kentucky Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Steve has effectively presented oral arguments at the Kentucky appellate level. He has also been admitted to practice pro hac vice in Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia.
Outside of court, you might find Steve playing basketball, tennis, or racquetball. He enjoys watching sporting events, movies, and spending time with family and friends. In addition, as a hobby, he rehabilitates/improves distressed single-family residential homes.
Steve is always more than happy to speak to clients and potential clients regarding their claims in order to address their questions and ease their concerns. You can rest assured that he will work tirelessly on your case and provide the quality legal representation that you deserve. Please call Steve anytime for a free consultation. We believe that you will find that he is the right trial attorney for you.
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Acquired: 2011
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4965 US-42 Ste. 1000, Louisville, KY, 40222
9 Client Reviews
"Steve is the hardest-working attorney I know. We have worked together on numerous cases, and I’m always impressed with how deeply he understands the case. Also has genuine empathy for clients. Highly recommend!"
"Steve is a great attorney who fights hard for his clients. He is very knowledgeable of the law and Always does whatever is in the best interest of his clients. I endorse him without hesitation."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
10 Best Attorney High Verdict & Settlement Winner, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Top 40 Under 40 Civil-Plaintiff Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019 - Present
Attorney, Powell Klausing PLLC
2018 - 2019
Attorney, Wilt & Klausing, PLLC
2013 - 2018
Attorney, CPW Law, LLC
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Wilt and Associates, PLLC
2011 - Present
Kentucky Justice AssociationMember; Leadership Academy
2011 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
English
Legal Answers
A server spilled a heated sauce on my 14 month old daughter resulting in 1st and second degree burns.Should I seek legal action?
23 May 2018
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14 Apr 2018