Atty. Susan D. Phillips

Atty. Susan D. Phillips

Omicron Delta Kappa; Kappa Delta Pi; Phi Delta Phi. Secretary-Treasurer, Moot Court Board, 1980-1981.

Louisville Louisville 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan D. Phillips at a glance

Susan D. Phillips is a Founding Partner based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Phillips Parker Orberson & Arnett PLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on discrimination, medical malpractice, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1981) and Indiana (2010). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Kentucky (B.A. Education, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisville, Kentucky and American Bar Associations Kentucky Defense Counsel American College of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Kappa Delta Pi
  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Secretary-Treasurer, Moot Court Board, 1980-1981
  • Staff Member, Kentucky Law Journal, 1980-1981

Author

  • Comment, "The Federal Bribery Statute: An Argument for Cautious Revision," 68 Kentucky Law Journal 1026, 1979-1980
  • Note, "Surrogate Parenting: A Critical Analysis of the Recent Kentucky Experience," 69, Kentucky Law Journal 4, 1982

Practice Areas Explained

Susan D. Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Medical Malpractice

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Civil Rights

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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

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Where is Susan D. Phillips's law office located?
Susan D. Phillips's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Phillips Parker Orberson & Arnett PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan D. Phillips handle?
Susan D. Phillips focuses on discrimination, medical malpractice, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Susan D. Phillips practiced law?
Susan D. Phillips has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Susan D. Phillips go to law school?
Susan D. Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Education, 1978).
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What awards or recognition has Susan D. Phillips received?
Susan D. Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky College of Law
- 1981
B.A. Education
University of Kentucky
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1981
Indiana
Admitted: 2010

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