Atty. Edward H. "Ed" Stopher

Atty. Edward H. "Ed" Stopher

Edward H. Stopher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Edward H. "Ed" Stopher at a glance

Edward H. "Ed" Stopher is a personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Stites & Harbison PLLC. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1968). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Edward H. Stopher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Edward H., who practices law in Louisville, Kentucky, has been recognized since 1983
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edward H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Edward H. "Ed" Stopher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward H. "Ed" Stopher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Edward H. "Ed" Stopher is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Class Action

Edward H. "Ed" Stopher is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Kentucky →

Product Liability

Edward H. "Ed" Stopher is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward H. "Ed" Stopher

Where is Edward H. "Ed" Stopher's law office located?
Edward H. "Ed" Stopher's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Stites & Harbison PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward H. "Ed" Stopher handle?
Edward H. "Ed" Stopher focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
Where did Edward H. "Ed" Stopher go to law school?
Edward H. "Ed" Stopher earned their education at (J.D., 1968).
How can I contact Edward H. "Ed" Stopher for a consultation?
You can contact Edward H. "Ed" Stopher 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 Edward H. "Ed" Stopher received?
Edward H. "Ed" Stopher's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1968

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Louisville)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (Louisville)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Louisville)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Louisville)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation (Louisville)
- 2011

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