
Thomas Joseph Birchfield, Employment Attorney in Louisville, Kentucky
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Family Law · 5.0/5 rating from 9 verified client reviews
Regional Managing PartneratFisher & Phillips LLP
Louisville, KY
Practicing employment in Louisville since 1988.
- 38+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 9 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Thomas Joseph Birchfield is a regional managing partner based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Family Law. Thomas has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 client reviews.
- Based in
- Louisville, KY
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Employment · Employment Contracts · Family Law
- Handles Employment, Employment Contracts, and Family Law matters from Louisville, KY.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Thomas Joseph Birchfield: Thomas Joseph Birchfield is a regional managing partner based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Family Law. Thomas has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Thomas takes on
Thomas concentrates on employment, employment contracts, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thomas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment Contracts
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Family Law
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Employment cases in Louisville, Kentucky
Thomas 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Employment Contracts cases in Louisville, Kentucky
Thomas takes employment contracts 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Louisville, Kentucky
Thomas takes family law 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Thomas Joseph Birchfield — employment lawyer in Louisville
Thomas Joseph Birchfield is a regional managing partner based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Family Law. Thomas has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 client reviews.
Thomas Joseph Birchfield is a lawyer practicing employment policies and procedures, family and medical leave act - fmla, labor & employment law and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years. Thomas practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Louisville, KY.
Thomas's approach to employment cases
Thomas Joseph Birchfield is a lawyer practicing employment policies and procedures, family and medical leave act - fmla, labor & employment law and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years. Thomas practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Louisville, KY.
The kind of cases Thomas takes
Thomas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, employment contracts, and family law matters in Louisville and the surrounding Kentucky area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, IN
J.D. · 1988
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
B.S. · 1985
Jurisdictions
Thomas's state bar admissions
Kentucky U.S. Distri
1988 · ACTIVE
Indiana
1988 · ACTIVE
Thomas studied at J.D. in Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, IN and B.S. in Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
Law school and academic background
Thomas completed J.D. in Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, IN and B.S. in Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomas runs in Kentucky is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Thomas has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Thomas Joseph Birchfield's office in Louisville
Thomas's primary office is at Suite 2000, 220 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Fisher & Phillips LLP
Suite 2000, 220 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Client reviews of Thomas Joseph Birchfield — 5.0/5 rating from 9 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Thomas. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Louisville.
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How to hire Thomas Joseph Birchfield — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Thomas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas'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; Thomas 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 Thomas
Thomas 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. Thomas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Thomas'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 Thomas Joseph Birchfield
How much does it cost to hire Thomas for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thomas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Thomas offer a free consultation?
Thomas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Thomas'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. Thomas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Thomas take my case if I'm outside Louisville?
Thomas 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 — Thomas 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 Thomas?
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. Thomas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Thomas accepting new employment clients right now?
Thomas'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
Thomas handles employment matters throughout Kentucky. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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