Atty. Peter Joel Sewell

Atty. Peter Joel Sewell

Peter Joel Sewell is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, workers compensation, insurance coverage defense and 23 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Louisville Louisville 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Joel Sewell at a glance

Peter Joel Sewell is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Sewell & Neal, PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on workers comp, construction, securities, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1980) and Indiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of K (1981). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1980) and University of Kentucky (B.A. Wittenberg, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisville, Kentucky and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Joel Sewell is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, workers compensation, insurance coverage defense and 23 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Peter practices at Sewell & Neal, PLLC in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Joel Sewell's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Construction Law

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Securities Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Peter Joel Sewell is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Kentucky →

Product Liability

Peter Joel Sewell 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 Peter Joel Sewell

Where is Peter Joel Sewell's law office located?
Peter Joel Sewell's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Sewell & Neal, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Joel Sewell handle?
Peter Joel Sewell focuses on workers comp, construction, securities, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Peter Joel Sewell practiced law?
Peter Joel Sewell has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Peter Joel Sewell go to law school?
Peter Joel Sewell earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. Wittenberg, 1976).
How can I contact Peter Joel Sewell for a consultation?
You can contact Peter Joel Sewell 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 Peter Joel Sewell received?
Peter Joel Sewell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1980
B.A. Wittenberg
University of Kentucky
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1980
Indiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of K
Admitted: 1981

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