Attorneys

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J. Brittany Cross Carlson

Louisville, KY

502-587-2086

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.

Capabilities

Practice Areas

Data Center Service Group

Litigation & Appeals

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Litigation

Product Liability Litigation

Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements

Products Liability Desk Reference: A Fifty State Compendium

co-author of Kentucky Chapter, 2020, 2021, 2022

with Jennifer Henry Jackson

Civic, community leaders from across state celebrate Leadership Kentucky Class of 2020 virtual graduation

Northern Kentucky Tribune, December 17, 2020

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

Products Liability 2011: Year in Review

Co-author, ABA Joint Products Liability, Mass Torts, and Environmental CLE Materials, 2012

with Whitney Frazier Watt

Reaching Resolution: Utilizing Multidistrict Litigation Beyond Pretrial Proceedings

presentation co-author, Chemical Products and Toxic Torts: From Crisis to Mass Litigation: Starting Smart and Finishing Strong, American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Products Liability and Mass Torts Committees, October 8, 2010

Juror Incomprehension: Advocating for a Holistic Reform of Jury Instructions

98 Kentucky Law Journal 355 (2009)

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

Bar Admissions

Kentucky

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Firm Leadership

Louisville Office Recruiting Committee, Co-Chair

SWIFT (Stites Women Investing in Our Future Together) Committee, Member (2017)

Memberships

American Bar Association

,

Health Law Section

Kentucky Bar Association

Louisville Bar Association

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

Education

J.D.,

2010

summa cum laude

University of Kentucky College of Law

Org / Honor

Order of the Coif

Kentucky Law Journal, Notes Editor, Volume 98

B.A., History and Philosophy,

2006

magna cum laude

University of Notre Dame

Org / Honor

Phi Alpha Theta Society

John Cabot University, Rome, Italy

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.

Accolades

Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2025); Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2023-25)

Best Lawyers in America®, Ones To Watch, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Action – Defendants; and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2021)

Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2019-20)

Contact Resources

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Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® Publications

Honorees Include 12 as “Lawyer of the Year,” 98 in Best Lawyers in America® and 31 in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 98 of its lawyers are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®....
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

August 16, 2024

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Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® Publications

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 101 of its lawyers are included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence according to the publication....
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

August 24, 2023

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Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® Publications

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 98 of its lawyers are included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence according to the publication....
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

August 18, 2022

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Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® Publications

Honorees Include 14 as “Lawyer of the Year,” 82 in Best Lawyers in America and 21 in “Ones to Watch” LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 82 lawyers are included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Since it was first published in...
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

August 20, 2020

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Brittany Cross Carlson Selected for Leadership Kentucky’s Class of 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Leadership Kentucky has selected Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney J. Brittany Cross Carlson as a member of the 2020 Leadership Kentucky program. This year’s 45-member class will participate in seven three-day sessions from June through December at locations throughout Kentucky. Topics to be covered this year include: business and...
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

June 17, 2020

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Stites & Harbison Promotes Six Attorneys

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC announced in January that six attorneys have been promoted within the law firm effective January 2020. The new Members (Partners) include: J. Brittany Cross Carlson, Louisville, Ky., office, Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group. Carlson’s practice focuses on drug and medical device litigation, product liability,...
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

January 07, 2020

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Kentucky Super Lawyers Honors 45 Stites & Harbison Attorneys for 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2019)—The 2020 edition of Kentucky Super Lawyers recently honored 42 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in the Covington, Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville, Ky., offices. The publication named 32 attorneys to the Super Lawyers list and 13 attorneys to the Rising Stars list. Many Stites & Harbison...
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

December 12, 2019

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Stites & Harbison Promotes Five Attorneys in 2019

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC announced today that five attorneys have been promoted within the law firm effective January 2019. The new Members (Partners) include: Ashley Owens Hopkins – Lexington, Ky., office – Employment Law Service Group. Hopkins is an experienced litigator and counselor on employment law issues, in addition...
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

January 04, 2019

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