J. Brittany Cross Carlson
Recognized since 2023
Louisville, Kentucky
Commercial Litigation
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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.
- E-mail: bcarlson@stites.com
- Direct Phone Number: 5025872086
- Lawyer Page: https://www.stites.com/attorneys/j-brittany-cross-carlson
- 400 West Market Street, Suite 1800
Louisville, KY 40202-3352
- University of Kentucky, J.D., summa cum laude, graduated 2010
- University of Notre Dame, B.A., History & Philosophy, magna cum laude, graduated 2006
- Kentucky, State Bar
- American Bar Asssociation - Member
- Kentucky Bar Association - Member
- Louisville Bar Association - Member
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
97 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
29 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Commercial Litigation
- Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2019-20)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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