Kellner Green PLLC

Kellner Green PLLC represents a distinctive approach to family law practice in Louisville: a small, women-owned firm focused exclusively on domestic relations matters within Jefferson County. Rather than attempting to practice across multiple jurisdictions or multiple practice areas, Kellner Green has made a deliberate choice to develop deep expertise in family law matters in one specific jurisdiction—the Louisville area. This focused approach allows the firm to develop unparalleled knowledge of local courts, judges, and procedures, transforming that expertise into significant advantages for every client.

Courtney Preston Kellner is one of the principals of Kellner Green PLLC and one of Louisville's most accomplished family law attorneys. Her background is marked by both academic excellence and deliberate preparation for family law practice. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Louisville, graduating magna cum laude in 2007. Her undergraduate focus on political science reflects a particular interest in how governmental and legal systems operate—knowledge that would prove essential to sophisticated family law practice.

Following her undergraduate education, Courtney pursued law at the University of Kentucky College of Law, earning her Juris Doctor in 2010. But Courtney's law school experience was not limited to classroom learning; she sought out opportunities to develop practical legal skills and deepen her understanding of how courts and legal systems actually function. As a law student, Courtney served as a law clerk for the distinguished firm of McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, gaining exposure to complex litigation and sophisticated legal work. She also clerked for the Honorable Judge Phillip Shepherd in Franklin County Circuit Court, providing direct observation of judicial decision-making and court procedure.

Perhaps most impressively, Courtney clerked for Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham, the highest court in the state. This clerkship at Kentucky's apex court provided exposure to the most sophisticated and complex legal arguments, the kinds of cases that shape the law for the entire state, and deep understanding of how appellate courts approach legal reasoning and decision-making. Working for a Kentucky Supreme Court justice is extraordinarily competitive; only the very best law students are selected for these prestigious positions.

After law school, Courtney deliberately pursued experience that would deepen her family law expertise. Before opening Kellner Green, she worked as a staff attorney with the Louisville Metro Public Defender, representing individuals in all areas of the local judicial system. This public defense experience gave her comprehensive knowledge of how the criminal justice system interfaces with family law matters, how court systems operate, and valuable exposure to working with judges, prosecutors, and court personnel throughout the Louisville area.

Courtney's professional accomplishments have been recognized through Super Lawyers selection, a distinction reflecting both peer recognition and client satisfaction at the highest levels. She is recognized as a top-rated family law attorney in Louisville and represents the kind of legal talent that shapes the profession.

Kellner Green PLLC also includes Abigail Green, the firm's other principal, and Macauley Campbell, whose talent has earned recognition for Rising Star status. This team of three attorneys creates a firm with meaningful capacity to handle multiple client matters while maintaining the personal attention that family law clients deserve.

The firm's deliberate geographic and practice area focus creates significant advantages for clients. Rather than competing with large general practice firms trying to do everything, Kellner Green focuses entirely on family law matters within Jefferson County. This means the firm has invested heavily in understanding the particular characteristics of the Jefferson County family court system. Specifically, the firm makes appearances in all ten family court divisions in Jefferson County, giving the attorneys deep familiarity with each division's procedures, culture, and the judicial officers who preside over family law matters.

This level of local expertise is invaluable. Different judges approach family law issues differently; some favor negotiated settlements and mediation, others are more litigious. Some judges are particularly attentive to custody issues and parental rights, while others focus primarily on financial matters. By making regular appearances in all ten family court divisions, Kellner Green's attorneys have developed specific knowledge about how each division operates and what approaches are likely to be most effective with particular judges.

The firm's practice encompasses all areas of family law, including contested divorce and uncontested divorce, child custody and visitation, status offenses, dependency and abuse/neglect matters, and child support and maintenance. The firm is equipped to handle even the most difficult and contentious cases, particularly those involving significant assets and complex financial situations.

Kellner Green's status as a small, women-owned firm reflects particular values and approaches to client service. The firm has deliberately kept its size modest in order to maintain quality of work and personal attention to each client's matter. Rather than growing into a large firm with dozens of attorneys and hundreds of clients, Kellner Green has chosen to remain a boutique firm where clients know their attorneys personally and receive genuinely individualized representation.

The firm is located at 325 W Main Street, Suite 1800 in downtown Louisville, positioning it conveniently for clients throughout the Louisville area. The firm can be reached at 502-215-8500, or through the website at kellnergreen.com.

For individuals in Louisville and Jefferson County facing divorce, custody disputes, support disagreements, or other family law matters, Kellner Green PLLC offers something distinctive: attorneys with deep Louisville family law expertise, recognition among the best in the field, and commitment to personalized, sophisticated representation in a concentrated geographic area. Contact Kellner Green PLLC at 502-305-5313 to discuss how the firm can serve your family law needs.