Kevin L. Chlarson

Kevin L. Chlarson is a Louisville, Kentucky, lawyer who focuses on commercial litigation, alcoholic beverage litigation, and regulatory matters. He handles shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of contract claims, fiduciary duty claims, and business litigation. His work also includes alcohol licensing laws, regulatory issues, employment litigation, insurance defense, and business matters. Clients rely on his practical guidance when disputes, licensing concerns, or business conflicts require careful legal analysis and clear solutions.

Kevin earned his J.D. from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in 2003. He also received a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Iowa in 2000 and a B.A. in Political Science from Arizona State University in 1994. His academic background gives him a strong foundation in legal reasoning, policy analysis, and problem solving. This training supports his ability to evaluate complex disputes and guide clients through litigation and regulatory challenges.

Kevin has experience representing clients in arbitration, mediation, state and federal courts, and administrative proceedings. His work includes matters before Kentucky government agencies, including the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Workers’ Compensation Board. He has handled alcohol-related disputes involving Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control statutes, beer distributor contracts, liquor license applications, retailers, distributors, and wholesalers. He also represents school districts, school boards, teachers, and school personnel in education-related claims.

Kevin L. Chlarson has been recognized by Kentucky Super Lawyers for business litigation and by The Best Lawyers in America for litigation involving insurance, labor, and employment. He has also been named an Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star. His professional memberships include the Louisville Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, and Ohio Bar Association. By combining litigation experience with regulatory knowledge, he helps clients address disputes, protect business interests, and move through legal challenges with practical judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, McBrayer PLLC
• Member, Louisville Bar Association
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Ohio Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kentucky
• Ohio

Education

• University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Arizona State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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