Atty. Joseph C Souza

Atty. Joseph C Souza

Joseph C Souza is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, civil litigation, class actions and 13 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Connecticut in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Louisville Louisville 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph C Souza at a glance

Joseph C Souza is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Ackerson & Yann, PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and tax litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1974), U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1978). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1974) and University of Connecticut (B.S. Business, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph C Souza is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, civil litigation, class actions and 13 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Connecticut in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Joseph practices at Ackerson & Yann, PLLC in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph C Souza's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Joseph C Souza is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.

Joseph C Souza is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joseph C Souza is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Class Action

Joseph C Souza is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Kentucky →

Tax Litigation

Joseph C Souza is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation 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 Joseph C Souza

Where is Joseph C Souza's law office located?
Joseph C Souza's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Ackerson & Yann, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph C Souza handle?
Joseph C Souza focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Joseph C Souza practiced law?
Joseph C Souza has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Joseph C Souza go to law school?
Joseph C Souza earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S. Business, 1970).
How can I contact Joseph C Souza for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph C Souza 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 Joseph C Souza received?
Joseph C Souza's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1974
B.S. Business
University of Connecticut
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1978

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