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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Gladys Dare

Jan 29, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at John L. Tate in Louisville - they are amazing

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....

James Schroeder

Jan 29, 2026

Highly recommend John L. Tate for anyone needing expert Bet-the-Company Litigation law help in Kentucky

I was really stressed about my case in Louisville, but John L. Tate made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every detail...

Isabel Jenkins

Jan 29, 2026

Outstanding experience with John L. Tate in Louisville - truly the best legal team

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in Kentucky, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. John L. Tate is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They really...

Betsy Kreiger

Jan 29, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at John L. Tate in Louisville - they are amazing

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...

Marie Yost

Jan 29, 2026

The absolute best in Louisville for Bet-the-Company Litigation law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

Honestly, I can't thank John L. Tate enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Bet-the-Company Litigation law and it shows in the results. 10/10 would re...