P. Stewart Abney

Stewart Abney is the managing partner and founding member of Abney Law Office, PLLC in Louisville, Kentucky. His practice is devoted to employment law and civil rights litigation, where he represents private, state, and federal employees in cases involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage disputes across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

Stewart earned his Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Centre College. His academic background laid the foundation for his distinguished career representing employees whose rights have been violated in the workplace.

Throughout his career, Stewart has built a reputation as a tenacious litigator and passionate advocate. He has successfully obtained multimillion-dollar verdicts and judgments in landmark cases involving disability discrimination, unpaid wages, and civil rights violations. His legal acumen spans employment contracts, whistleblower protections, and federal constitutional claims.

Beyond employment matters, Stewart also represents individuals subjected to police misconduct, false arrest, excessive force, and violations of constitutional rights under the First, Fourth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments. His work ensures accountability for both public entities and employers.

Stewart is admitted to practice in all Kentucky courts, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and multiple federal district courts, including those in Indiana and Colorado. He is an active member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Louisville Bar Association, Kentucky Justice Association, and the National Lawyers Guild.

With a track record of impactful litigation and deep commitment to justice, P. Stewart Abney continues to fight for fair treatment, due process, and dignity for workers and citizens whose rights have been infringed. His practice remains client-centered, with a focus on achieving meaningful outcomes for those he represents.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Abney Law Office, PLLC
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Louisville Bar Association
• Member, Kentucky Justice Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, National Lawyers Guild

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• The University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Centre College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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