Charles H. Stopher
Charles Stopher is a litigation attorney in the firm's Louisville, Kentucky office. His focus is on civil trial work where he handles the defense of claims alleging personal injury, products liability, insurance bad faith, employment discrimination, professional liability, and breach of contract.
Lead trial counsel in $350,000,000 personal injury lawsuit defending national insurance carrier on negligence and vicarious liability claims arising out of its emergency road service coverage.
Affirmed before the Sixth Circuit an order granting summary judgment on bad faith, fraud, and conspiracy claims in a complex insurance coverage case.
Affirmed before the Seventh Circuit an order granting summary judgment on race and gender discrimination claims.
Obtained defense verdict at trial in $20,000,000 insurance bad-faith claim.
Acted as general counsel for regional accounting and business consulting firm.
University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia
Charles started his legal career as a trial attorney at the Louisville Metro Public Defender's office (2006-10). Prior to that he clerked for Judge John G. Heyburn II, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.
Best Lawyers in America®, Ones To Watch, Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2021-present)
Kentucky Super Lawyers® (2023-24)
