
Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Kentucky since: 2010
Education: Stetson University College of Law
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Dettman Law, P.S.C.
2527 Nelson Miller PkwySuite 103
Louisville, KY 40223 Visit website
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Brian Robert Dettman stands as a prominent personal injury attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky, with a practice that encompasses a wide range of injury-related cases, including car, truck and motorcycle accidents, as well as wrongful death, and product liability cases. The president of Dettman Law, P.S.C., his commitment to his clients and their cases is reflected in his top ratings, including a perfect 10.0 score on Avvo and an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Dettman has tried 57 cases to verdict, skillfully handling thousands of personal injury matters across Kentucky. His dedication has led to the recovery of millions of dollars for his clients. He is not just an attorney but a staunch advocate for his clients, fighting tirelessly to safeguard their interests. His practice also extends to handling cases involving slip-and-fall incidents, catastrophic injuries, dog bite, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith and consumer rights.
Before his current role at Dettman Law, P.S.C., Mr. Dettman's career was marked by his service as a felony prosecutor, which provided him with invaluable courtroom experience and a deep understanding of the legal landscape. His transition from the public sector to a Louisville-based personal injury firm further honed his skills in personal injury litigation.
Mr. Dettman earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Stetson University College of Law in 2010, where he was not only a member of the law review but also made it to the dean's list and honor roll. His commitment to excellence was evident early on as he worked for a federal judge, interned at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, received the highest grade in advanced legal research and was a summer associate at a renowned personal injury litigation firm. Prior to law school, he graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in political science.
Licensed to practice law in both Kentucky and Florida, Mr. Dettman continues to deliver justice and exceptional outcomes for his clients, ensuring that their rights are protected in the face of adversity.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2010, Kentucky
Professional Webpage: https://louisville-injury-lawyer.com/brian-dettman/
- Kentucky, 2013
- Florida, 2010
- Seven Figure Settlement on Car Crash., 2024
- $2,400,000.00 settlement on brain injury case in Jefferson County, Kentucky, 2020
- $93,315 Verdict on slip and fall in Hart County, Kentucky, 2016
- $85,000.00 dog bite verdict in Frankfort, Kentucky. Largest pain and suffering dog bite verdict in Kentucky History, 2023
- $375,000.00 Settlement on slip and fall, 2024
- Free Legal Advice Series, Personal Injury, 2024
- What to do After a Crash for Teenagers, Personal Injury, 2024
- Common Questions Series, Personal Injury, 2024
- 3 Best Rated - Personal Injury Jefferson County Kentucky, 3 Best Rated, 2024
- Top 20 Personal Injury, Expertise.com, 2024
- Better Business Bureau A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau, 2024
- 2002-2006 Johns Hopkins University, Political Science
- Stetson University College of Law
- Article discussing dog bite case law in Kentucky and recent trends in dog bite law, Author, Dog Bite Law in Kentucky: A Warning (I Swear I Do Not Hate Dogs) and Some Case Law, Louisville Bar Assocaition -Torts and Insurance Chair, Personal Injury, 2024
- I am the chair of the Torts and Insurance Practice for the Louisville Bar Association, 2024
- Personal Injury
Office location for Brian Robert Dettman
2527 Nelson Miller Pkwy
Suite 103
Louisville, KY 40223
Phone: 502-768-4020
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025
- Rising Stars: 2015, 2019 - 2022