Seth A. Gladstein
Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Louisville, Kentucky
Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC
Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Professional Liability; view more
Licensed in Kentucky since: 2005
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Working from his office at Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC, in Louisville, Kentucky, Seth A. Gladstein is a dedicated personal injury attorney. Focusing his practice on medical malpractice and professional liability, he has over 20 years of experience in the profession. Dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured people, he provides robust counsel for clients throughout Kentucky and Indiana. A steadfast advocate, he stops at nothing to bring justice and obtain the compensation his clients deserve.
Upon graduation from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in political science, Mr. Gladstein pursued his law degree at Chicago-Kent College of Law. He received his Juris Doctor in 2001 and was admitted to practice in New York in 2003, where he honed his advocacy skills at a leading New York City defense firm. In this capacity, he represented hospitals and physicians in complex medical malpractice cases. Later, gaining his license to practice law in Kentucky in 2005, he joined a leading defense firm, gaining comprehensive experience in insurance defense.
This extensive background allows Mr. Gladstein to effectively navigate challenging personal injury matters. Foreseeing the defense strategies and anticipating their next move, he builds elaborate strategies that are aimed to foil the defense. Transitioning into representing plaintiffs, he built his own practice before moving to his current firm. Active in the legal community, he previously served as president of the Louisville Bar Association.
Employing a personal approach, Mr. Gladstein ensures that every client feels valued and understood. He takes the time to listen to their concerns, providing individual attention and tailored legal strategies. His commitment to top-notch representation and compassion sets him apart, making him a trusted ally for those navigating the complexities of personal injury law. With his customized strategies, he has recovered millions in compensation for his clients.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: PlaintiffFocus areas
Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice - Other, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Professional Liability: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2003, New York
Professional Webpage: https://kytrial.com/attorneys/seth-gladstein/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Indiana, 2024
- Treasurer, Louisville Bar Association, 2020
- Immediate Past President, Louisville Bar Association, 2023
- Board of Directors, Louisville Bar Foundation, 2023
- Board of Governors, Kentucky Justice Association, 2022
- Board of Directors, Louisville Bar Foundation, 2022
- President, Louisville Bar Association, 2022
- Board of Governors, Kentucky Justice Association, 2021
- President-Elect of the Louisville Bar Association, 2021
- Board of Governors, Kentucky Justice Association, 2020
- Secretary, Louisville Bar Association, 2019
- Louisville Bar Association, Leadership Academy Planning Committee, 2012 - Present
- New York, 2003
- Barrister, Louis D. Brandeis Inn of Court, 2010
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2006
- Board of Directors - Louisville Bar Association, 2014
- Louisville Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Chair, Louisville Bar Association, Ramble on The River Planning Committee, 2013
- Chair, Louisville Bar Association, Charity Golf Outing Planning Committee, 2007 - 2009
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2006
- Participant - Kentucky Bar Association Leadership Conference, 2018
- Kentucky Bar Association
- New York City Bar Association
- Louisville Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2013
- Louisville Bar Association, Leader Academy, 2011
- Kentucky, 2005
- Member, Kentucky Justice Association, Board of Governors, 2015
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Kentucky Justice Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Confidential Six-Figure Settlement - Nursing Home Death Case (2011) $550,000.00 Medical Malpractice Settlement - Negligent Failure to Diagnose Prostate Cancer Case (2011) $500,000.00 Medical Malpractice Settlement - Negligent Failure to Prevent Stroke Case (Jefferson Co., KY 2012) $960,000.00 Medical Malpractice/Prisoners' Rights - Negligent Failure to Provide Adequate Medical Care to Inmate Going Through Heroin Withdrawal, Resulting in Inmate's death (Jefferson Co., KY) $1,750,000.00 Medical Malpractice Settlement - Negligent Failure to Timely Diagnose and Treat Lung Cancer (Jefferson Co., KY) $1,800,000.00 Medical Malpractice Settlement - Negligent Performance of Robotic Hysterectomy With No Surgical Indications, and Negligent Failure to Timely Diagnose and Treat a Postoperative Complication (Christian County KY)
- Hamblen v. Ky. Cab. for Health and Family Srvcs., 322 S.W.3d 511 (Ky. Ct. App. 2010)
- Allen v. Siddiqui, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46473 (W.D. Ky., May 10, 2010)
Representative Clients
- Hamblen v. Ky. Cab. for Health and Family Srvcs., 322 S.W.3d 511, Ky. Ct. App., 2010
- Allen v. Siddiqui, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46473, W.D. Ky., May 10, 2010
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board of Directors, Jewish Community of Louisville, 2020
- Member, Louisville Jewish Community Relation Council, 2021
- Participant - Jewish Community Centers of America's Esther Leah Ritz Leadership Program, 2018
- Board of Directors - Jewish Community of Louisville, 2015
- Jewish Community of Louisville - Joseph J. Kaplan Young Leadership Award, 2012
Educational Background
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, B.A. in Political Science, 1997
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D. 2001
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Lecturer, National Business Institute (several CLEs)
Other Outstanding Achievements
- American Bar Association Arbitration Institute & Arbitration Practice Development Program, 2022
- Mediation Training Skills Program, Northwestern University School of Professional Development, 2022
Honors
- Louis D. Brandeis Inn of Court - Barrister, 2011 - 2013
- Member, Louisville Better Business Bureau (A+ rating)
- Master Advocate designation, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2022
- Louisville Business First, 20 People to Know in Law, 2015
- Martindale-Hubbell – AV Rating, 2013-Present
- Best Lawyers – 2024-Present (Plaintiffs’ medical malpractice)
- SuperLawyers Rising Stars – 2013-2014 (Plaintiffs’ medical malpractice)
- SuperLawyers – 2016-Present (Plaintiffs’ medical malpractice)
- Co-Recipient, Joseph Kaplan Young Leadership Award – Jewish Community of Louisville (shared with his wife, Heather)
Industry Groups
- American Association For Justice
- American Bar Association
- Bar Association Of The City Of New York
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Kentucky Justice Association
- Louisville Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Office location for Seth A. Gladstein
13800 Lake Point Circle
Louisville, KY 40223
Phone: 888-774-7553
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2027
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2014