66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Employment Lawyers in Louisville, KY: 2026 rankings
56 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Louisville: Kentucky Employment Lawyers, LFR Score 66/100; 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Morgan & Morgan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 56.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 2,554 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 56 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
56 Louisville employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 56 rated law firms.
Top 10 employment lawyers in Louisville at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Employment Lawyers | 66 | 4.7★ (92) | Louisville | — | Top score |
| 2 | Morgan & Morgan | 64 | 4.7★ (2,554) | Louisville | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Kevin Wilson Law PLLC | 63 | 5.0★ (10) | Louisville | — | — |
| 4 | Thompson Legal LLC | 62 | 4.7★ (60) | Louisville | — | — |
| 5 | Abney Law Office, PLLC | 62 | 4.7★ (66) | Louisville | — | — |
| 6 | Biesecker Dutkanych & Macer, LLC | 62 | 4.5★ (78) | Louisville | — | — |
| 7 | Legal Justice at Work, PLLC | 61 | 4.4★ (5) | Louisville | — | — |
| 8 | McCARTY LEGAL | 61 | 3.5★ (22) | Louisville | — | — |
| 9 | Morgan & Morgan | 61 | 4.8★ (471) | New Albany, 4 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Law Office of Robyn Smith | 61 | 4.5★ (35) | Louisville | — | — |
All 56 employment lawyers in Louisville, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Louisville
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,554 Google reviews, the most in Louisville.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 4 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 471 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 Morgan & Morgan
Based in Louisville
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,079 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Alfred J Welsh
Based in Louisville
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#20 Noakes Law Group
Based in Louisville
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Louisville
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Employment lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 56 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Michener Mullins & Arrington | 52 | 4.9★ (28) | In Louisville |
| 27 | Joseph D Gaines Attorney at Law | 52 | 4.8★ (29) | In Louisville |
| 28 | Nutt Law Office | 52 | 4.5★ (37) | In Louisville |
| 29 | Lawrence & Lawrence, PLLC | 51 | 4.3★ (6) | In Louisville |
| 30 | Ray H. Stoess, Jr., P.S.C., Attorney At Law | 51 | 4.7★ (6) | In Louisville |
| 31 | Armand I. Judah | 51 | 4.8★ (16) | In Louisville |
| 32 | Levy Law Office | 51 | 4.8★ (18) | In Louisville |
| 33 | Alan S. Rubin Attorney at Law | 51 | 4.6★ (20) | In Louisville |
| 34 | Weiner and Weiner Attorneys at Law | 51 | 3.4★ (17) | In Louisville |
| 35 | Jennings Law Offices | 51 | 4.4★ (22) | In Louisville |
| 36 | FBT Gibbons LLP | 51 | 4.7★ (12) | In Louisville |
| 37 | The Scharfenberger Law Office | 50 | 4.1★ (38) | In Louisville |
| 38 | Craig Graham | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 39 | Stoddard Parks & Associates, PLLC | 50 | 3.0★ (4) | In Louisville |
| 40 | Law Office of Brandon Edwards | 50 | 4.1★ (20) | In Louisville |
| 41 | Indus Law Firm, PLLC | 50 | 4.6★ (11) | In Louisville |
| 42 | Seiller Waterman LLC | 50 | 4.6★ (10) | In Louisville |
| 43 | Joseph E. Blandford, Jr Attorney at Law | 50 | 4.1★ (13) | In Louisville |
| 44 | Lynch, Cox, Gilman & Goodman, P.S.C | 50 | 4.4★ (10) | In Louisville |
| 45 | Bolus Law Offices | 49 | 3.6★ (25) | In Louisville |
| 46 | Duncan Galloway Greenwald PLLC | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | In Louisville |
| 47 | McBrayer PLLC | 49 | 3.9★ (8) | In Louisville |
| 48 | Ackerson Law Offices | 49 | 3.9★ (8) | In Louisville |
| 49 | Clay Daniel, LLC | 49 | 3.8★ (8) | In Louisville |
| 50 | Stites & Harbison, PLLC | 49 | 4.2★ (5) | In Louisville |
Also serving Louisville
20 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Attum Law Office | 4.6★ (231) | In Louisville |
| Becker Law Office | 4.6★ (208) | In Louisville |
| Borders & Borders, PLC | 4.8★ (302) | In Louisville |
| Christopher Harrell, Attorney at Law, PLLC | 4.7★ (150) | In Louisville |
| Dixie Law Group, PSC | 4.8★ (247) | In Louisville |
| Emery Law Office | 4.7★ (126) | In Louisville |
| Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers | 4.8★ (200) | In Louisville |
| Isaacs & Isaacs Law Firm | 4.7★ (1,565) | In Louisville |
| Isaacs & Isaacs Law Firm | 4.9★ (357) | In Louisville |
| Justice Injury Law Louisville Workers' Compensation Attorney | 4.9★ (298) | In Louisville |
| Karl Truman Law Office LLC | 4.9★ (470) | In Louisville |
| Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC | 5.0★ (849) | In Louisville |
| Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | 4.9★ (128) | In Louisville |
| Law Office of David von Wiegandt | 4.9★ (121) | In Louisville |
| Louisville Injury Law Firm | 5.0★ (140) | In Louisville |
| McDowell Stromatt & Associate | 4.9★ (529) | In Louisville |
| Stein Whatley Astorino, PLLC | 5.0★ (361) | In Louisville |
| Sullivan Law Office | 4.2★ (334) | In Louisville |
| T.J. Smith, Attorney at Law | 4.9★ (260) | In Louisville |
| Winton & Hiestand Law Group PLLC | 5.0★ (485) | In Louisville |
How we ranked Louisville employment lawyers
We scored 56 Louisville employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Louisville data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an employment lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an employment lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you represent employees, employers or both?
- What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Employment lawyers in Louisville: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Louisville?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Louisville, KY is Kentucky Employment Lawyers with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews. Morgan & Morgan (#2) and Kevin Wilson Law PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 56 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Louisville?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 56 employment lawyers serving Louisville, KY. 48 of them are based in Louisville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which employment lawyers in Louisville are open 24/7?
4 ranked employment lawyers in Louisville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Morgan & Morgan (#2), Morgan & Morgan (#9) and Louisville Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick (#11). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which employment lawyers in Louisville work on weekends?
5 of 56 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Morgan & Morgan (#2), Morgan & Morgan (#9) and Louisville Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Louisville employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 56 rated employment lawyers in Louisville is 4.6★, with a median of 17 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 2,554 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?
Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do employment lawyers outside Louisville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Louisville city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do employment lawyers in Louisville, KY charge?
Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?
Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of employment lawyers in Louisville, KY ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Louisville?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Louisville
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 56 employment lawyers serving Louisville.
More employment lawyers and Louisville pages
Employment lawyers near Louisville
- Employment lawyers in Shively, KY55 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Saint Matthews, KY56 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Newburg, KY55 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Lyndon, KY56 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Okolona, KY55 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Pleasure Ridge Park, KY55 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Highview, KY55 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Jeffersontown, KY56 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Fern Creek, KY55 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Valley Station, KY55 ranked
Other practice areas in Louisville
- Personal injury lawyers in Louisville225 ranked
- Social Security disability lawyers in Louisville29 ranked
- Criminal defense lawyers in Louisville80 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Louisville108 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Louisville101 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Louisville65 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Louisville26 ranked
- Business lawyers in Louisville17 ranked
- Real estate lawyers in Louisville37 ranked
- Tax lawyers in Louisville13 ranked
- Intellectual property lawyers in Louisville5 ranked
- Insurance lawyers in Louisville30 ranked
- Mediators in Louisville10 ranked
- General practice lawyers in Louisville310 ranked
- All lawyers in Louisville