Atty. Brian Dettman

Atty. Brian Dettman

Legal Mr. Dettman has tried 57 cases through verdict.

Louisville Louisville 16 yrs experience 16 year
Call (502) 909-0267 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Brian Dettman at a glance

Brian Dettman is an Attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Dettman Law. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida (2010) and Kentucky (2013). Educated at Stetson Law School (J.D., 2010) and Johns Hopkins University (B.S. Political, 2006). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Louisville Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association Florida Bar Association Kentucky Justice Association. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Legal Mr. Dettman has tried 57 cases through verdict
  • He has handled thousands of Kentucky personal injury matters and helped recover millions for his clients
  • Simply put, Brian fights for his client’s interests
  • He focuses his practice on all things injury including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, products liability
  • Mr. Dettman also handles slip and fall, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and consumer rights cases
  • Brian prides himself on client communication, hard work, and successful results.As a Louisville trial attorney he has the skill, ability, and knowledge to protect your rights
  • Past Mr. Dettman has always represented victims
  • He is a former felony prosecutor
  • After leaving the public sector he worked at a Louisville injury firm before beginning work at the Dettman Law Group
  • Education and Personal While in law school at the Stetson University College of Law, Mr. Dettman was a member of the law review, deans list, and honor roll
  • He worked for a federal judge, interned at the U.S
  • Department of Veteran’s Affairs, received the highest grade in advanced legal research, and was a summer associate at a fourteen partner personal injury complex litigation law firm
  • Prior to that Mr. Dettman graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Political Science
  • Brian has visited 57 countries and lived in South Africa, Australia, and aboard the M.V
  • Explorer
  • When not in the office he is with his wife, two daughters, two foster boys, and two dogs
  • He enjoys playing ice hockey, Gaelic football, and soccer in local sports leagues, watching the Cards and Bats, and surfing whenever he gets the chance

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Dettman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Dettman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Brian Dettman is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Kentucky →

Wrongful Death

Brian Dettman is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Kentucky →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Brian Dettman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Motorcycle Accidents

Brian Dettman is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Kentucky →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Brian Dettman is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Louisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Kentucky attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Louisville or all attorneys in Kentucky.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Dettman

Where is Brian Dettman's law office located?
Brian Dettman's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Dettman Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Dettman handle?
Brian Dettman focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Brian Dettman practiced law?
Brian Dettman has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Brian Dettman go to law school?
Brian Dettman earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S. Political, 2006).
How can I contact Brian Dettman for a consultation?
You can contact Brian Dettman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian Dettman received?
Brian Dettman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson Law School
- 2010
B.S. Political
Johns Hopkins University
- 2006

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2010
Kentucky
Admitted: 2013

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