
Kevin Michael Norris, Employment Attorney in Louisville, Kentucky
Over 26 years of legal practice
PartneratSmith & Smith Attorneys
Louisville, KY
Practicing employment in Louisville since 2000.
- 26+
- Years practicing
- 8
- Bar admissions
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Kevin Michael Norris is a partner based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Employment. Kevin has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith & Smith Attorneys.
- Based in
- Louisville, KY
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Louisville, KY.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kevin Michael Norris: Kevin Michael Norris is a partner based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Employment. Kevin has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith & Smith Attorneys.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kevin Michael Norris
Kevin concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Louisville, Kentucky
Kevin takes employment matters in Louisville, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kevin Michael Norris — Over 26 years of Kentucky employment experience
Kevin Michael Norris is a partner based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Employment. Kevin has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith & Smith Attorneys.
Kevin Michael Norris is a lawyer practicing labor and employment. Kevin received a B.A. degree from Hanover College in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years. Kevin practices at Smith & Smith Attorneys in Louisville, KY.
How Kevin handles employment matters
Kevin Michael Norris is a lawyer practicing labor and employment. Kevin received a B.A. degree from Hanover College in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years. Kevin practices at Smith & Smith Attorneys in Louisville, KY.
The kind of cases Kevin takes
Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Louisville and the surrounding Kentucky area.
Credentials
Kevin Michael Norris's legal education and bar admissions
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville
J.D. · 2000
Hanover College
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Kevin's state bar admissions
Indiana
2012 · ACTIVE
West Virginia
2011 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2011 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2006 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2004 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2001 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2001 · ACTIVE
Kentucky
2000 · ACTIVE
Kevin studied at J.D. in Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville and B.A. in Hanover College.
Law school and academic background
Kevin completed J.D. in Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville and B.A. in Hanover College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in Kentucky is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kevin's professional memberships and bar associations
Louisville and Kentucky Bar Associations West Virginia Bar Association
membership
Locations
Kevin Michael Norris's office in Louisville
Kevin's primary office is at 400 North, First Trust Centre, 200 South Fifth Street, Louisville, KY, 40202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Smith & Smith Attorneys
400 North, First Trust Centre, 200 South Fifth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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How to hire Kevin Michael Norris — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Louisville, Kentucky
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kevin
Kevin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kevin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kevin Michael Norris
How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kevin offer a free consultation?
Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Kentucky typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside Louisville?
Kevin is licensed in Kentucky. Matters governed by Kentucky law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kevin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kevin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kevin accepting new employment clients right now?
Kevin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Louisville, Lexington and Frankfort in Kentucky
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