J. Brittany Cross Carlson

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.