Atty. W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard

Atty. W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard

Pat Stallard is a member of the Environmental, Natural Resources and Energy Service Group in the Louisville office. His practice concentrates in the air, water and waste programs, with substantial experience in programmatic permitting at both the agency level and on appeal, enforcement actions, counseling, rulemaking, advocacy, and legislative actions.

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About W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard at a glance

W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard is a environmental attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Stites & Harbison PLLC. Admitted to practice in Kentucky, State Bar. Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1974) and University of Kentucky (BA, 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated (2026). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Pat Stallard is a member of the Environmental, Natural Resources and Energy Service Group in the Louisville office
  • His practice concentrates in the air, water and waste programs, with substantial experience in programmatic permitting at both the agency level and on appeal, enforcement actions, counseling, rulemaking, advocacy, and legislative actions
  • Pat has considerable experience in remediation matters under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund) and similar state statutes imposing liability for hazardous substance releases, representing clients at a number of nationally significant contaminated sites across the country
  • Pat’s work focuses on helping clients proactively prepare for and cost-effectively address environmental requirements in a manner that is, to the greatest degree practicable, consistent with the client’s business plan and available financial resources
  • More Than Stites & Harbison Prior to joining Stites & Harbison in 1983, Pat had an active general civil practice beginning in 1978 with an emphasis on litigation in the Frankfort, Kentucky, law firm of Prichard, Stallard & Shepherd
  • From 1974 to 1978, he was an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General of Kentucky handling environmental, anti-trust and consumer protection litigation.Civic and community involvement includes the Speed Art Museum, Steering Committee of the New Art Collectors, 1998 - 2009
  • House of Ruth, Board of Directors, 2004 - 2008
  • and The New Center for Contemporary Art Board of Directors, 2004 - 2008

Practice Areas Explained

W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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

Common questions about W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard

Where is W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard's law office located?
W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard'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 W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard handle?
W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
Where did W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard go to law school?
W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (BA, 1971).
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What awards or recognition has W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard received?
W. Patrick "Pat" Stallard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated; Best Lawyers in America — ChambersUSA America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2008-present); Best Lawyers in America — Kentucky Super Lawyers (2010).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1974
BA
University of Kentucky
- 1971

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ChambersUSA America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2008-present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Kentucky Super Lawyers (2010)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisville Magazine's
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Top Lawyers" for Environmental Law (2013, 2014, 2016)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal, Environment (2015)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Louisville)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Louisville)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Louisville)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Kentucky, State Bar

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