
Colton W. Givens, Employment Attorney in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation
AssociateatKerrick Bachert, PSC
Bowling Green, KY
Practicing employment in Bowling Green since 2016.
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Colton W. Givens is an associate based in Bowling Green, KY. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation. Colton has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kerrick Bachert, PSC.
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- Bowling Green, KY
- Experience
- over 10 years
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- Employment · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Employment, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Bowling Green, KY.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Colton W. Givens: Colton W. Givens is an associate based in Bowling Green, KY. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation. Colton has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kerrick Bachert, PSC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Colton takes on
Colton concentrates on employment, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Colton handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment cases in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Colton takes employment matters in Bowling Green, 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 Colton agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Colton takes insurance matters in Bowling Green, 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 Colton agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Colton takes litigation matters in Bowling Green, 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 Colton agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Colton W. Givens — employment lawyer in Bowling Green
Colton W. Givens is an associate based in Bowling Green, KY. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation. Colton has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kerrick Bachert, PSC.
Colton Givens joined Kerrick Bachert, PSC, in 2018. His practice focuses on civil litigation, encompassing insurance defense, business litigation, employment law, higher education law, and personal injury cases. Colton frequently appears in Kentucky's trial and appellate courts, handling both state and federal matters.
Colton previously worked as a law clerk for Judge Thomas B. Russell in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky and Judge Eugene E. Siler Jr. in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit before joining Kerrick Bachert, PSC.
Colton graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2016. He was a member of the Kentucky Law Journal editorial board and the school's National Trial Competition team. His student note was published in Volume 104 of the Kentucky Law Journal and received the Faculty Award for Outstanding Note. Colton earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Murray State University in 2013. During his time there, he participated in the mock trial team, marching band, and basketball pep band.
Colton has strong ties to South Central Kentucky. He was raised in Butler County and currently lives there.
Colton's approach to employment cases
Colton Givens joined Kerrick Bachert, PSC, in 2018. His practice focuses on civil litigation, encompassing insurance defense, business litigation, employment law, higher education law, and personal injury cases. Colton frequently appears in Kentucky's trial and appellate courts, handling both state and federal matters. Colton previously worked as a law clerk for Judge Thomas B. Russell in the…
Clients Colton works with
Colton reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, insurance, and litigation matters in Bowling Green and the surrounding Kentucky area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Kentucky College of Law
J.D. · 2016
Murray State University
B.S. Political · 2013
Jurisdictions
Colton's state bar admissions
United States Distri
2018 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
2018 · ACTIVE
United States Court
2018 · ACTIVE
Kentucky
2016 · ACTIVE
Colton studied at J.D. in University of Kentucky College of Law and B.S. Political in Murray State University.
Law school and academic background
Colton completed J.D. in University of Kentucky College of Law and B.S. Political in Murray State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Colton runs in Kentucky is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Colton's professional memberships and bar associations
Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association Kentucky Defense Counsel Kentucky Justice Association
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Locations
Colton W. Givens's office in Bowling Green
Colton's primary office is at 1411 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY, 42104. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Colton W. Givens — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Colton usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Colton charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colton'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; Colton will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Bowling Green, Kentucky
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Colton
Colton discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Colton confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Colton's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Colton W. Givens
How much does it cost to hire Colton for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Colton walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Colton offer a free consultation?
Colton charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colton's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Colton's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Kentucky typically take?
Simple employment 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. Colton gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Colton take my case if I'm outside Bowling Green?
Colton 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 — Colton 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 Colton?
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. Colton will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Colton accepting new employment clients right now?
Colton's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Bowling Green, Louisville and Lexington in Kentucky
Colton handles employment matters throughout Kentucky. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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