Scarlette Burton Kelty, Car Accidents Attorney in Louisville, Kentucky
Over 15 years of legal practice
PRE-SUIT ATTORNEYatMorgan & Morgan
Louisville, KY
Practicing car accidents in Louisville since 2011.
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Scarlette Burton Kelty is a pre-suit attorney based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Car Accidents. Scarlette has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.
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- Louisville, KY
- Experience
- over 15 years
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- Car Accidents
- Handles Car Accidents matters from Louisville, KY.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Scarlette Burton Kelty: Scarlette Burton Kelty is a pre-suit attorney based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Car Accidents. Scarlette has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Scarlette Burton Kelty
Scarlette concentrates on car accidents. Each area below outlines the kind of case Scarlette handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Car Accidents cases in Louisville, Kentucky
Scarlette takes car accidents 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 Scarlette agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Scarlette Burton Kelty — Over 15 years of Kentucky car accidents experience
Scarlette Burton Kelty is a pre-suit attorney based in Louisville, KY. The practice focuses on Car Accidents. Scarlette has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.
Scarlette has been a licensed attorney for nearly fifteen years, devoting nearly the entirety of her career to representing everyday injured people - the underdogs. She was born and raised in a blue-collar family in Louisville, attended Male High School, and gained admission to the Harlan Scholar Program at the University of Louisville. There, her passion for the law developed and cemented her goal of attending law school. She became exposed to lawyers and the law for the first time and saw a way to give back to the community that raised her by representing everyday people taken advantage of by the powerful. She graduated from the University of Louisville in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science in Political Science, magna cum laude.
In law school, Scarlette became involved in the Women's Law Caucus and developed a mentorship with an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Louisville. While in law school, she externed at the Commonwealth Attorney's Office and worked part-time at a local personal injury firm. After graduating from law school in the top ten percent of her class, she was offered a job at the personal injury firm, where she represented injured individuals for fourteen years.
Scarlette is a member of the American Association for Justice, Jefferson County Women Lawyer's Association, Louisville Bar Association, and Kentucky Justice Association. She has served in numerous leadership roles in the Kentucky Justice Association, including as an Officer from 2020-2025. In 2017, she was awarded the Finis Price Outstanding Board Member of the Year award.
In her more than a decade practicing law, Scarlette has handled, tried, and argued on appeal many types of cases, including automobile wrecks, truck wrecks, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and more. At Morgan & Morgan, she focuses on pre-suit automobile wreck cases and is glad to have joined the team in 2026!
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and three cats.
Awards & Recognitions
•Harlan Scholars - Guaranteed Admission to the Brandeis School of Law
•Kentucky Justice Association - Finis Price Outstanding Board Member of the Year 2017
•Super Lawyer Rising Star 2017-2024
•AVVO 10.0 Ranking
Working with Scarlette on a car accidents matter
Scarlette has been a licensed attorney for nearly fifteen years, devoting nearly the entirety of her career to representing everyday injured people - the underdogs. She was born and raised in a blue-collar family in Louisville, attended Male High School, and gained admission to the Harlan Scholar Program at the University of Louisville. There, her passion for the law developed and cemented her…
Clients Scarlette works with
Scarlette reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents matters in Louisville and the surrounding Kentucky area.
Credentials
Scarlette Burton Kelty's legal education and bar admissions
University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law
Juris Doctor · 2011
University of Louisville
Bachelor · 2008
Jurisdictions
Scarlette's state bar admissions
Kentucky
2011 · ACTIVE
Eastern District of
2011 · ACTIVE
Western District of
2011 · ACTIVE
Scarlette studied at Juris Doctor in University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law and Bachelor in University of Louisville.
Law school and academic background
Scarlette completed Juris Doctor in University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law and Bachelor in University of Louisville. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Scarlette runs in Kentucky is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Scarlette's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships •Louisville Bar Association •Jefferson County Women Lawyers' Association •Kentucky Justice Association •American Association for Justice
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Locations
Scarlette Burton Kelty's office in Louisville
Scarlette's primary office is at 420 West Liberty Street, Suite 260, Louisville, KY, 40202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Scarlette Burton Kelty — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Scarlette usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Scarlette charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scarlette'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; Scarlette will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Louisville, Kentucky
A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents 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 Scarlette
Scarlette discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every car accidents 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. Scarlette confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Scarlette's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Scarlette Burton Kelty
How much does it cost to hire Scarlette for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Scarlette walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Scarlette offer a free consultation?
Scarlette charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scarlette's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Scarlette's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Kentucky typically take?
Simple car accidents 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. Scarlette gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Scarlette take my case if I'm outside Louisville?
Scarlette 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 — Scarlette 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 Scarlette?
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. Scarlette will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Scarlette accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Scarlette's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Car Accidents attorneys serving Louisville, Lexington and Frankfort in Kentucky
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