Chadler M. Hardin, Business Attorney in Louisville, Kentucky
Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Health Care, and Insurance
MemberatStoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
Louisville, KY
Practicing business in Louisville since 2014.
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Chadler M. Hardin is a member based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Business, Health Care, and Insurance. Chadler has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC.
- Based in
- Louisville, KY
- Experience
- over 12 years
- Known for
- Business · Health Care · Insurance
- Handles Business, Health Care, and Insurance matters from Louisville, KY.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Chadler M. Hardin: Chadler M. Hardin is a member based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Business, Health Care, and Insurance. Chadler has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Chadler takes on
Chadler concentrates on business, health care, insurance, ip, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Chadler handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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IP
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Business cases in Louisville, Kentucky
Chadler takes business matters in Louisville, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chadler agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Louisville, Kentucky
Chadler takes health care matters in Louisville, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chadler agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Louisville, Kentucky
Chadler takes insurance matters in Louisville, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chadler agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Louisville, Kentucky
Chadler takes ip matters in Louisville, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chadler agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Louisville, Kentucky
Chadler takes litigation matters in Louisville, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chadler agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Chadler M. Hardin — business lawyer in Louisville
Chadler M. Hardin is a member based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Business, Health Care, and Insurance. Chadler has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC.
Chad joined the Louisville office of Stoll Keenon Ogden in 2017. He practices with the Business Litigation and Torts, Trial & Insurance Services groups. Named a Rising Star in 2017 by the Super Lawyers peer-rating service, Chad has made oral arguments before the Kentucky Court of Appeals and has counseled clients in both trial and appellate cases.
For every client and legal situation, Chad adopts a goal-oriented and problem-solving approach that’s complemented by a passion for delivering the best possible representation.
Prior to joining SKO, Chad spent three years in private practice with other firms, where he defended businesses, insurance companies and professionals in lawsuits involving fraud, personal injury, trademark infringement, insurance coverage, bad faith, defamation and shareholder disputes.
Business Litigation: Chad tries cases and guides business clients tactically through all stages of a conflict, from initial investigations to post-trial motions. He works with small companies as well as major corporations from a variety of industries.
Tort, Trial & Insurance Services: Chad’s experience leaves him well positioned to successfully represent policyholders and insurers alike across a wide range of matters. He routinely handles coverage disputes, defense of bad faith claims and other challenges relating to tender demands, reinsurance agreements, and alternative dispute resolutions.
Recognition
• Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2021-present
• Kentucky Rising Stars® Honoree, 2018-2022
Work Highlights
Intellectual Property Disputes
Trilogy Healthcare v. Camelot Leasing, LLC, Civil Action No. 3:18-cv-00307-RGJ, 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 144653 (W.D. Ky. Mar. 22, 2019). In a trade name and trade dress infringement action in federal court, successfully established that his client’s unregistered trademarks were protected under the Lanham Act and, after a multi-witness injunction hearing, obtained a preliminary injunction against a competitor in the elder care industry requiring the Defendant to change its name, logo, and signage.
Related Practices: Intellectual Property, Business Litigation
Auto Insurance Stacking Precedent
Consol. Ins. Co. v. Slone, 538 S.W.3d 922, 925 (Ky. Ct. App. 2018). Successfully established insurance stacking precedent preventing further escalation of auto insurance premiums for fleet policies. Defended an insurance company at the Kentucky Court of Appeals on an issue of first impression in Kentucky: whether underinsured motorist benefits under a fleet policy were stackable by student occupants of a county school bus involved in a motor vehicle accident. Upon prevailing on appeal, the client’s coverage liability exposure was reduced by $31.5 million.
News
118 SKO Attorneys Named to “2023 U.S. News Best Lawyers® in America”, Aug. 18, 2022
SKO Attorneys Selected to 2022 Kentucky Rising Stars, Jan. 6, 2022
77 STOLL KEENON OGDEN ATTORNEYS HONORED IN “BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA” 2022 Edition, Aug. 19, 2021
SKO’s commitment to diversity and inclusion touted in a Business First of Louisville story, Feb. 12, 2021
KENTUCKY SUPER LAWYERS RECOGNIZES 39 STOLL KEENON OGDEN ATTORNEYS, Dec. 11, 2020
73 Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC attorneys are recognized in the 2021 edition of the Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most respected legal peer-review guides in the world., Aug. 20, 2020
Kentucky Super Lawyers Recognizes 47 Stoll Keenon Ogden Attorneys, Nov. 27, 2019
Related Practices: Tort, Trial & Insurance Services
Affiliations
• Kentucky Bar Association
• Louisville Bar Association Leadership Academy
• Defense Research Institute
• Kentucky Defense Counsel
How Chadler handles business matters
Chad joined the Louisville office of Stoll Keenon Ogden in 2017. He practices with the Business Litigation and Torts, Trial & Insurance Services groups. Named a Rising Star in 2017 by the Super Lawyers peer-rating service, Chad has made oral arguments before the Kentucky Court of Appeals and has counseled clients in both trial and appellate cases. For every client and legal situation, Chad adopts…
Who Chadler represents
Chadler reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, health care, and insurance matters in Louisville and the surrounding Kentucky area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law
J.D. · 2014
University of Louisville
B.S. · 2011
Jurisdictions
Chadler's state bar admissions
Kentucky U.S. Distri
2014 · ACTIVE
Chadler studied at J.D. in University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and B.S. in University of Louisville.
Law school and academic background
Chadler completed J.D. in University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and B.S. in University of Louisville. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Chadler runs in Kentucky is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Chadler's professional memberships and bar associations
Kentucky Bar Association Louisville Bar Association Leadership Academy Defense Research Institute Kentucky Defense Counsel
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Locations
Chadler M. Hardin's office in Louisville
Chadler's primary office is at 2000 PNC Plaza, 500 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY, 40202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
2000 PNC Plaza, 500 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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How to hire Chadler M. Hardin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Chadler usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Chadler charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chadler's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Chadler will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Louisville, Kentucky
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Chadler
Chadler discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Chadler confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Chadler's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Chadler M. Hardin
How much does it cost to hire Chadler for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chadler walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Chadler offer a free consultation?
Chadler charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chadler's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Chadler's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Kentucky typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Chadler gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Chadler take my case if I'm outside Louisville?
Chadler is licensed in Kentucky. Matters governed by Kentucky law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Chadler will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Chadler?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Chadler will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Chadler accepting new business clients right now?
Chadler's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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