Powell Klausing PLLC
Auto Accident | Serving Louisville, KY
Award winning negotiators and trial lawyers. We accept a limited number of cases so we can spend more time on your injury case.
Louisville Car Accident Law Firm
We practice an aggressive, proactive brand of law. Your case will be fresh on our mind until its conclusion. Regardless of where your case stands, you can rest assured knowing that your communication line with us is always open. We believe in honest and transparent communication about the status and success of your case.
Whether it be a life changing injury or the unnecessary death of a loved one, our objective remains the same: to leave you in the best position possible, ready to move forward with your life.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Birth Injuries
- Medical Malpractice
- Car Accidents
- Semi Truck Accidents
- Catastrophic Injury
- Premises Liability
- Nursing Home Neglect
- Workplace Injuries
We practice an aggressive, proactive brand of law. Your case will be fresh on our mind until its conclusion. Regardless of where your case stands, you can rest assured knowing that your communication line with us is always open. We believe in honest and transparent communication about the status and success of your case.
Whether it be a life changing injury or the unnecessary death of a loved one, our objective remains the same: to leave you in the best position possible, ready to move forward with your life. Call 888-658-0778 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Scott E. Powell
Scott Powell is a dynamic trial lawyer and negotiator who has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Scott's practice consists of cases involving catastrophic injury and/or death stemming from motor vehicle negligence, medical negligence, and corporate wrongdoing.
Scott also serves as an adjunct professor at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, where he teaches negotiation theory and technique to upper level law students.
Scott began his career representing insurance and health care companies, often helping defend doctors and hospitals. His early success prompted him to leave a prominent defense firm at age 30 to start his own firm dedicated to representing individuals. Scott now uses his intimate knowledge of the insurance and health care industries to help clients obtain maximum awards for their injuries.
Since becoming a plaintiff's lawyer, Scott has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers organization, and listed among Super Lawyers' Rising Stars every year since 2013. In addition, Scott has been featured in publications such as Attorney at Law Magazine, Forbes, and Bloomberg Businessweek.
While in law school, Scott was a national champion moot court negotiator and represented the U.S. in international competition. In addition, Scott served as a legal intern for the U.S. Commercial Attache office of the London Embassy, where he helped American companies doing business in Europe.
Bar Admissions:
- Kentucky
- Indiana
- Tennessee
Education:
- J.D. University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
- M.A. University of Kentucky, Patterson School of Diplomacy
- B.A. University of Kentucky, College of Arts and Sciences
Attorney Stephen A. Klausing, Jr.
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 Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2021-2022), 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.
Bar Admissions:
- Supreme Court of Kentucky, 2011
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2018
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2013
Education:
- J.D. University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, magna cum laude – 2011
- Honors: Member of the Brandeis Honor Society Honors: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Law Review: University of Louisville Law Review Volume 48, Member, 2009 – 2010
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky B.A. summa cum laude – 2008
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Kentucky Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association – Young Lawyers Section
- Louisville Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Stephen A. Klausing, Jr.
This attorney is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Medical Malpractice | Since 2022 |