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P. Stewart Abney

Abney Law β€’ Louisville, KY
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Contact

Email
firm@abneylegal.com
Phone
502-873-3780
Address
Louisville, KY, 40204, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
Kentucky | U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky | U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky | U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana | U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit | U.S. District Court District of Colorado

About

P. Stewart Abney is a seasoned employment and civil rights attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky, and a founding member of the Abney Law Office, PLLC. With extensive experience in employment law and litigation, he passionately advocates for the rights of employees across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Southern Indiana. A proud native of southeastern Kentucky, Stewart earned his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, following his Bachelor of Arts in History from Centre College. Stewart specializes in a comprehensive range of employment law matters, including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination (based on race, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, and sexual orientation), harassment, wage and hour disputes, and whistleblower retaliation. He is well-versed in negotiating and drafting employment agreements and severance packages, ensuring his clients' rights are protected and upheld in every aspect of their professional lives. In addition to his employment law practice, Stewart is an advocate for civil rights, representing individuals affected by police misconduct, excessive force, false arrests, and violations of constitutional rights, including those pertaining to free speech and due process. He is committed to providing personalized legal solutions and is dedicated to empowering his clients to stand up for their rights. Stewart invites individuals who believe they have been wronged by their employers or who have faced civil rights violations to reach out for a free consultation to explore their options and rights.

Credentials

Education
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky | J.D. | Honors: cum laude | Centre College, Danville, Kentucky | B.A. | Major: History

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment , The Best Lawyers in America , 2024 Kentucky Super Lawyer - Plaintiff's Employment Litigation , Super Lawyers , 2024 Kentucky Super Lawyer - Plaintiff's Employment Litigation , Super Lawyers , 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyer - Plaintiff's Employment Litigation , Super Lawyers , 2022 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2021 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2020 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2019 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2018 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2017 | Kentucky Super Lawyer - Plaintiff's Employment Litigation , Super Lawyers , 2024 Kentucky Super Lawyer - Plaintiff's Employment Litigation , Super Lawyers , 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyer - Plaintiff's Employment Litigation , Super Lawyers , 2022 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2021 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2020 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2019 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2018 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2017 | Kentucky Super Lawyer - Plaintiff's Employment Litigation , Super Lawyers , 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyer - Plaintiff's Employment Litigation , Super Lawyers , 2022 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2021 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2020 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2019 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2018 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2017 | Kentucky Super Lawyer - Plaintiff's Employment Litigation , Super Lawyers , 2022 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2021 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2020 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2019 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2018 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2017 | Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2021 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2020 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2019 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2018 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2017 | Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2020 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2019 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2018 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2017 | Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2019 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2018 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2017 | Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2018 Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2017 | Kentucky Rising Star , Super Lawyers , 2017
Associations
Kentucky Bar Association | Louisville Bar Association | Kentucky Justice Association | American Association for Justice | National Lawyers Guild
Updated: Jun 06, 2026