Jesse A. Mudd

Jesse A. Mudd is a partner and family law attorney at Straw-Boone Doheny Banks Mudd Catalano & McKinney, PLLC in Louisville who represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and appellate matters. His practice includes disputes involving complex financial issues, property division, business interests, and parenting concerns. He has practiced since 2003 and works with clients through negotiation, litigation, and appeals when domestic relations matters require detailed factual preparation and careful application of Kentucky family law.

Mudd earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2003. He served as a Senior Editor of the Brandeis Law Journal and received book awards in Civil Procedure I and Evidence. He previously earned a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky in 2000. His education supports the analytical and financial work involved in complex divorce, support, property, and appellate matters.

Mudd’s family law experience includes matters involving high-value assets, business valuation, custody disputes, support obligations, agreements between spouses, and appeals. His litigation background allows him to address cases in which financial records, expert analysis, or disputed evidence can affect the outcome. He has also written and presented on family law topics, contributing to professional education while maintaining a practice focused on helping clients manage difficult domestic relations disputes.

Jesse A. Mudd has received recognition from Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Louisville legal publications for family law work. He has also participated in professional and community service activities connected to the legal profession. His practice combines detailed preparation, courtroom experience, and appellate work, giving clients representation through multiple stages of a family dispute. He focuses on practical legal strategy while addressing the financial and parenting issues that often shape domestic relations cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Straw-Boone Doheny Banks Mudd Catalano & McKinney, PLLC
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Chair, Louisville Bar Association Litigation Section (2009)
• Member, Louisville Bar Association
• Member, Louis D. Brandeis American Inn of Court
• Board Member, St. Mary’s Center, Inc. (2018 – Present)
• Board Member, Wildwood Country Club (2010-2015)
• Member, Brandeis Society
• Member, Young Professionals Association of Louisville
• Volunteer, Pro Se Divorce Clinic

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• University of Kentucky
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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