Stephen A. Klausing, Jr.

Award Winning Trial Lawyer

a man wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera

Awards

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® rated lawyer, 2022-2024
SuperLawyers, Rising Star - 2021-2024
10 Best Attorney High Verdict & Settlement Winner
National Trial Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40" Civil-Plaintiff Lawyers in Kentucky

About Steve

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 is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® peer rated lawyer, has been selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2021-2024), and recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as a "10 Best Attorney High Verdict & Settlement Winner" and 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.

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

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

Professional Memberships

Kentucky Bar Association

Louisville Bar Association

American Bar Association

Kentucky Justice Association

Click to Learn More

Hands down the best law firm in Louisville!

Hands down the best law firm in Louisville! Steve Klausing worked with us & NEVER let anything slip through the cracks with the details & process of our case. After our first accident was in August of 2017, we finally found Powell Law Firm in May of 2020. Our case finally closed last month, after 3 years. I will always recommend Steve & Scott to anyone & if they can’t help, I know I can trust them to refer me to someone with the same standards.

Allison J.

This man is excellent at his trade.

I was subject to a series of surgeries which were motivated by doctor errors and omissions. My search for a lawyer to handle my case took a few turns, once they decided I had a case, and this guy ended up as my co counsel. To this very day, I remain so impressed. He unfailingly returned my calls over a 3 year period, discussing and offering new details to their approach and mine. He was always pleasant even if I had something ridiculous to ask. He explained everything I asked about - and in detail and extensively. But it was his legal and general, talented acumen I saw most clearly during depositions. His homework was thorough, to say the least. Had my case gone to trial, his rock-solid approach would have given us a marvelous shot at winning. Extremely knowledgeable in medical matters, a quick study as he would put it - but I know better. His standards are incredibly high and his sharp retention and attention to detail have no peers in my experience. Plus, I really like this guy, lol. For someone like me, this matters more than a little bit. I feel wonderfully served by his diligence and the care he lavished on my case. I have no reticence whatsoever in recommending him with my highest possible respect. This man is excellent at his trade.

Steve S.

I could not be any happier

I was just as impressed with Steve’s legal and medical acumen as the genuine empathy he possesses for his clients which manifests in the special attention that he provides. He never fails to explain the process in layman’s terms, provide an update, or return a call, email, or text. This instilled in me confidence and trust in his services that greatly reduced my stress levels and allowed me to focus on my health. I could not be any happier with the outstanding resolution to my case and would not hesitate to recommend Steve to anyone seeking a personal injury attorney.

Jamie

Very professional and easy to relate to!

Steve was very helpful in resolving a settlement from my auto accident. He kept me informed and updated on the lawsuit. He was very professional and easy to relate to! I would highly recommend Steve Klausing to family and friends needing legal help.