John L. Tate

4.5 (35 reviews )

Louisville Kentucky United States

Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants +1 more

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1997

About John

John L. Tate: Distinguished Trial Lawyer and Appellate Advocate in Louisville, Kentucky

A senior member of the firm's Torts & Insurance Practice Group, John L. Tate is a distinguished trial lawyer with extensive experience defending complex product liability lawsuits and managing serial litigation.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Educational Background

John L. Tate holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Louisville and completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University.

Bar Admissions

Kentucky, United States

Awards & Recognitions

Louisville Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2012)
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants by Best Attorney USA

Firm Affiliations

Stites & Harbison PLLC

Professional Affiliations

Louisville Bar Foundation (President, 2016)
American Lung Association of Kentucky (Board President, 1994-96)
Trustee of St. Francis School in Goshen
Director of the Louisville Audubon Society

Languages & Languages Proficiency

English

John L. Tate has a long-standing commitment to his community and actively supports arts organizations such as Actors Theatre of Louisville, where he served on the board of directors for 12 years.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Case History

Education

University of Louisville

Wake Forest University

Professional Affiliations

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

35 Reviews

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Naomi Lowe

Jan 29, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by John L. Tate for my Bet-the-Company Litigation law case

Really glad I found John L. Tate for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you're in Kent...

Carolyn Heller

Jan 29, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at John L. Tate's legal practice

I've worked with a few lawyers in Louisville over the years, but John L. Tate stands out for their honesty and thoroughness. They were clear about the process and kept me updated at all times. I felt...

Daryl Murazik

Jan 29, 2026

I was completely overwhelmed until I found John L. Tate for my Bet-the-Company Litigation law case

Going through a Bet-the-Company Litigation law dispute is something I wouldn't wish on anyone, but having John L. Tate by my side made it manageable. I was worried about the cost and the time it would...

Dominic Gutmann

Jan 29, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from John L. Tate

Best lawyer for Bet-the-Company Litigation law in Louisville. Period. I've seen others, but John L. Tate is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best results....

Boyd Tromp

Jan 29, 2026

If you're feeling lost with a Bet-the-Company Litigation law issue in Kentucky, call John L. Tate now

I don't usually write reviews, but the help I got from John L. Tate during my Bet-the-Company Litigation law case in Kentucky deserves to be shared. It was a messy situation, and I was getting nowhere...