J. Brittany Cross Carlson

J. Brittany Cross Carlson


Stites & Harbison, PLLC

Recognized since 2023

Louisville, Kentucky

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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Brittany Cross Carlson is an attorney in the Louisville office, where she is a member of the Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group. Her practice includes drug and medical device litigation, products liability, medical malpractice, and personal injury defense.

Recent Assignments

  • Defend national retailer against contract, product, and premises liability claims in state and federal court
  • Defending an international medical device manufacturer as a member of the national and regional counsel teams for various devices
  • Developing discovery strategy and coordinating large-scale e-discovery productions for international medical device manufacturer
  • Defending Kentucky-area hospitals and physicians in medical malpractice litigation
  • Kentucky personal injury counsel for leading international beverage manufacturer
  • Defending wrongful death litigation against an international bakery equipment manufacturer
  • Defending trucking litigation, including scene investigation, against large professional services providers

Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements

  • Civic, community leaders from across state celebrate Leadership Kentucky Class of 2020, virtual graduation, Northern Kentucky Tribune, December 17, 2020
  • Products Liability Desk Reference: A Fifty State Compendium, co-author of Kentucky Chapter, 2020, 2021, 2022 with Jennifer Henry Jackson
  • Compelling Discovery for Foreign Arbitrations, Products Liability Litigation Newsletter, American Bar Association, August 10, 2015
  • Predictability in Punitive Damages: Considering the Use of Punitive Damages Multipliers, co-author, Defense Counsel Journal, International Assoc. of Defense Counsel, October 2012
  • The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Products Liability Year in Review, ABA Joint Products Liability, Mass Torts, and Environmental CLE, Hollywood, Fla., January 2012

Community Involvement

  • Asia Institute - Crane House, Secretary
  • St. Joseph Montessori Children's Center, Board of Directors
  • Leadership Kentucky, Class of 2020
  • Domestic Violence Advocacy Program, Volunteer Attorney
  • Daughters of the American Revolution, John Marshall Chapter Member

More Than Stites & Harbison

Ms. Carlson joined Stites & Harbison in September 2010 after participating in the firm's summer associate program. Prior to law school, she lived in Chicago where she worked for a litigation consulting and jury research firm. Outside of practicing law, Brittany enjoys overseas travel, cooking for family and friends, and supporting Notre Dame football.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 400 West Market Street, Suite 1800
    Louisville, KY 40202-3352
Education
  • University of Kentucky, J.D., summa cum laude, graduated 2010
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., History & Philosophy, magna cum laude, graduated 2006
Bar Admissions
  • Kentucky, State Bar
Affiliations
  • American Bar Asssociation - Member
  • Kentucky Bar Association - Member
  • Louisville Bar Association - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Stites & Harbison, PLLC
Headquarters: Louisville, Kentucky

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Commercial Litigation
Awards:
  • Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2019-20)
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Publications

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