Karl Nelson Truman

Karl Nelson Truman

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Jeffersonville, IN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Social Security

420 Wall St, Jeffersonville, IN

About Karl

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Plaintiff personal injury litigation including automobile accidents and premises liabilitiy.

37 years

50%
Social Security & Disability 25%

Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability Claims

37 years

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

Work injuries including Longshore and Jones Act Claims

37 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 32 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1993

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Licensed in Indiana for 38 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1987

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Location

Karl Truman Law Office

420 Wall St, Jeffersonville, IN, 47130-3428

Karl Truman Law Office

332 West Broadway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY, 40202

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Karl Nelson Truman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Melissa | May 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied client

After my accident, I wasn't sure where to turn. A family member suggested I contact the Truman Law Office. From the beginning and throughout my case they remained helpful and informative, always contacting me to keep me updated on the status of the case whether the news was good or not. They did a lo...t of research to make sure every avenue was covered, never giving up on getting me the best possible outcome. Correspondence and calls to the office were always returned, and every question I had was always answered. I highly recommend the Truman Law Office.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Veteran's Disability Claim

Truman Law Office recently handled my Veteran's Administration (VA) disability claim. The professional and knowledgable staff at Truman Law provided assistance in evaluation of my personal medical records which included assistance in the formulation and presentation of my claim to properly mesh with...in the VA's schedule of ratings so that a proper and approvable claim could be filed. During the "hurry up and wait" VA claim process, staff at Truman Law were exceptional at keeping me informed of the VA review and approval process. I highly recommend Truman Law to professionally handle your VA disability claim!

Posted by Connie Norman Howard | March 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mark Webster, Attorney, Truman Law

I have had the fortunate experience of having Mr Mark Webster protect my legal rights in 2 injury cases and my SSA approval. Mark is one of the most honest, honorable Plaintiff Attorney's you will ever know. Highly qualified, experienced, compassionate to a Plaintiff's injury, health issues. He ma...kes himself accessible to communicating with you the injured. A very honorable person, highly ethical, and just an overall great person and Attorney,,,, and gets you results !

Posted by Jeanine | June 1, 2015

Kennedy Bridge Crash

I want to thank Mr. Truman and my paralegals, Jessica Batman, Stacy Garrett & Nicole Schulz. The Karl Truman Law Office has helped me with my case in a timely and professional manner. Thank You, Jeanine

Posted by Dennis | April 1, 2015

Highly Recommended

I used the Karl Truman Law Office for my case and got a great outcome. The staff was professional, caring and really went the extra mile. I would highly recommend this office!

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Karl Nelson Truman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Goldstein

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Friend

"I have known and worked with Karl Truman for more than ten years. I know him to be honest and trustworthy. He is meticulous and thorough and cares about his clients and their families. I endorse him without reservation."

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Tony Edwards

Unknown lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karl is an honest and dedicated attorney. He truly cares for his clients. I highly recommend him for any personal injury matters."

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Dianne Sawaya

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Truman is an honest, and intelligent attorney. He does not back down and will fight for his clients and is well respected by his fellow attorneys. I endorse Mr. Truman."

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David Gordon

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karl Truman is a determined, intelligent lawyer who cares about his clients. His board certification demonstrates that he has been rigorously tested and fully approved."

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Bruce Blaylock

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karl Truman is an outstanding advocate for clients and is diligent and meticulous in doing everything that he can to advance their interests. He is not only conscientious in taking care of his clients but also invests time out of the office attending seminars and programs that keep him current with the latest in law firm management best practices. I endorse Karl Truman as an attorney."

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Scott Anderson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Karl and respect his abilities as an attorney."

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Joseph Pepper

Slip and fall accident lawyer

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S. Camille Payton

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Tony Edwards

Car accident lawyer

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Ross Jurewitz

Car accident lawyer

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Garry Salomon

Car accident lawyer

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Charlotte Christian

Personal injury lawyer

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David Gordon

Personal injury lawyer

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Janet Black

Personal injury lawyer

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Dianne Sawaya

Personal injury lawyer

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Bruce Blaylock

Personal injury lawyer

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Ken Nunn

Car accident lawyer

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Scott Anderson

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Reciprocal - Public Reprimand issued in KY, 2015

updated on 03/31/2017

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Kentucky.

Public Reprimand issued in IN, 2014

updated on 03/31/2017

A reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Board Certified in Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy, National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy

2002

Consumer Advocate of the Year, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

2002

Trial Lawyers Care 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, American Trial Lawyers Association

2002

Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

1989

Diploma in Trial Advocacy Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Karl Truman Law Office

1988 - 1991

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Clark County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Top American Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

sustaining member

1998 - Present

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1991 - Present

American Association for Justice

sustaining member

1991 - Present

Kentucky Justice Association

contributing member

1997 - 1998

Clark County Bar Association

President

Education

1987

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law At The University of Louisville

Juris Doctor

1983

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2017

Network Affiliates Spring Conventin

Current issues in marketing and managment

2017

GLM MasterMind Conference

Current Marketing Topics

2006

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

T.R. 35 Medical Examinations

2002

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

The Brown Water Navy Introduction to Longshore Claims

2000

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Deduction of Case Expenses

Publications

2013

Word Association Publishers Fight the VA and Win

Languages

English

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