About Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC

Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC is one of Kentucky’s most established and trusted law firms, delivering a century-long legacy of legal excellence, ethical counsel, and personalized advocacy. Founded in 1901, the firm has become a fixture in the legal landscape of Louisville and beyond, supporting businesses, families, and government entities with results-driven representation rooted in integrity and professionalism. With generations of successful service, the firm remains a steadfast partner in resolving both everyday legal challenges and complex disputes.

Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC offers individualized legal strategies backed by meticulous preparation, deep subject-matter knowledge, and a client-first approach. Each attorney is committed to building long-term relationships grounded in trust, responsiveness, and thoughtful legal guidance. The firm balances the historical values of its founders with forward-thinking counsel that adapts to modern legal needs, offering clients both tradition and innovation in representation.

Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC addresses a wide spectrum of legal matters through four primary practice areas. The firm provides counsel in Business Law, handling everything from commercial transactions to complex litigation. In the area of Workplace Law, attorneys represent both employers and employees in employment disputes and regulatory matters. The Family Law practice covers divorce, custody, estate planning, and probate with sensitivity and precision. Through its Government Services practice, the firm supports municipalities with guidance on zoning, land use, and low-income housing tax credits.

Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC is distinguished by a highly accomplished team of attorneys, many of whom are recognized by Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent, and Louisville Top Lawyers. With a commitment to professional excellence and community service, the firm upholds the highest standards of confidentiality, communication, and client advocacy.

The firm remains a pillar of the Kentucky legal community, combining over a century of trusted representation with modern legal strategies designed to help clients thrive today and into the future.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Banking & Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy & Creditor Representation
  • Business formation and planning
  • Financing
  • Business transactions
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Personal services
  • Mediation & Dispute Resolution
  • Non Profit & Tax Exempt Organizations
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax & Tax Planning
  • Tax Credits
  • Telecommunications Law
Employment
  • Employment policies and handbooks
  • Training and best practices counseling
  • Reductions in force, plant closing and acquisitions
  • Administrative changes and proceedings
  • Non-competition and non solicitation
  • Trade secret and proprietary information issues
  • Discrimination and sexual harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Wage and hour and executive compensation issues
  • Workers compensation
  • Family and Medical Leave Act issues
  • Americans with Disability Act
  • Arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution
  • Privacy, defamation and employment reference litigation
  • Injunctions and temporary restraining orders
Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child custody and support
  • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
  • Paternity
  • Stepparent and family member adoption
  • Estate planning
  • Probate services
Government
  • Tax disputes
  • Utility issues
  • Employment matters
  • Land us and zoning approvals
  • Licensing
  • Enforcement disputes
  • Elections

Fees

  • Free Consultation

Office location for Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC

Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC

401 W Main St #1400, Louisville, KY 40202