Atty. William B. Bardenwerper

Atty. William B. Bardenwerper

Listed in: Best Lawyers in America; Top Ten, Chambers USA. Editor-in-Chief, Louisville Law Examiner, 1975-1976.

Louisville Louisville 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William B. Bardenwerper at a glance

William B. Bardenwerper is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and hoa. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1978) and Wisconsin (1985). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1977) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Listed in: Best Lawyers in America
  • Top Ten, Chambers USA
  • Editor-in-Chief, Louisville Law Examiner, 1975-1976
  • General Editor, 1991-1998 and Author, Land Use and Zoning Chapters, Kentucky Methods of Practice, 4 Volumes, West Publishing Co. Former Instructor, Land Use Law, Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of the University of Louisville
  • Special Counsel to the Jefferson County Executive and County Administrator of Intergovernmental Affairs, 1978-1984
  • President, East Area Council, 1992-1993 and Vice Chair, 1994-1996, Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce (now Greater Louisville, Inc.). Member, Board of Directors, Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce, 1989-1991
  • Member, Board of Directors, 1992-1997, 2003-2004 and 2010-2011 and Recipient, Associate (Non-builder) of the Year Award, 1995 and 2002, Homebuilders Association of Louisville
  • Chairman, Hurstbourne Corridor Land Use Task Force, 1989-1992
  • Member, Policy Committee and Special Drafting Committees, Louisville and Jefferson County Cornerstone 2020 Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code Project, 1994-2002
  • Member, County Attorney's Consolidated Government Legal Task Force, 2002
  • Louisville Mayor Fischer Transition Team, 2010
  • Member, Metro Land Development Code Revision Committee 2011-2012
  • Commercial Real Estate Lifetime Achievement (REACH) Award, 2014
  • Mayor, City of Hurstbourne, 1994-2002

Practice Areas Explained

William B. Bardenwerper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William B. Bardenwerper handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William B. Bardenwerper is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Commercial Real Estate

William B. Bardenwerper is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Kentucky →

Land Use & Zoning

William B. Bardenwerper is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Kentucky →

HOA & Condominium Law

William B. Bardenwerper is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa 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 William B. Bardenwerper

Where is William B. Bardenwerper's law office located?
William B. Bardenwerper's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William B. Bardenwerper handle?
William B. Bardenwerper focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, hoa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has William B. Bardenwerper practiced law?
William B. Bardenwerper has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William B. Bardenwerper go to law school?
William B. Bardenwerper earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William B. Bardenwerper for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William B. Bardenwerper received?
William B. Bardenwerper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1977
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1978
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1985

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