Sean Tillman | Louisville Injury Lawyer

Sean Tillman is a native of Louisville, Kentucky and a second generation attorney. He began his career with the law firm of Sales, Tillman, Wallbaum, Catlett & Satterly, PLLC and later worked at Tillman, Cade & Schoen, PLLC. Sean now operates his personal injury practice under Tillman Law Office, PLLC. Sean has spent the majority of his legal career devoting his practice to representing those who have been injured by the reckless and negligent actions of others. Sean started handling personal injury cases after being involved in a serious car accident himself several years ago. He has seen the chaos that ensues when you are injured and forced to miss work and other life events. Sean has built a reputation for being respectful, charismatic, and honest, but at the same time aggressive and unwilling to compromise. Sean personally handles every single aspect of his clients cases and that is the key difference between him and other attorney's. Since 2012, Sean has handled hundreds of injury cases and recovered millions of dollars in settlements for his clients.

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Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I had a motor vehicle accident case that occurred almost four years ago that I just recently settled. The at-fault drivers insurance company originally denied liability and I was forced to file a lawsuit. Shortly thereafter, I was able to get the full $25,000 policy limits. I then pursued an underinsured motorist (UIM) claim with my clients own auto insurance company. This insurance company and their defense attorney fought with me over every single thing. I had significant liability and causation issues that I had to overcome if I was ever going to settle this case. There was a significant “gap in treatment” for my client while all of this was going on because the only treatment he needed was a shoulder surgery. He had no health insurance, so the only way he could have the surgery is if I settled his case and he could use that settlement money to pay for the surgery. After a few years, the case went to mediation. The insurance adjuster and defense attorney tried to low-ball me for hours. I told them about an almost identical case I had with their own insurance company a few years prior and what that case settled for. At that moment they knew they could not settle this case for a dollar less than that prior case. I was able to get a significant UIM settlement for my client at mediation. My client was so relieved to finally have his case done with and to be receiving enough money to fairly compensate him for what he had gone through and still would have to go through with a future surgery. There were times where both myself and my client did not think we would ever settle this case. My client actually almost wanted to give up. I told my client on Day #1 when we first met that I would see his case all the way through regardless of how long it took or if we had to take his case to trial.

How did you build a successful practice?
With hard honest work. Treat each case like is your own. Never stop fighting and never back down from insurance companies and/or defense attorneys.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Clients should look for an attorney that specializes in the particular area of law they are needing help with. Clients should do their research and find an attorney who gets good results and has good online reviews.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
I will let a potential client know what to expect with their case. I will explain to them what their options are, how I can specifically help them, how my legal fees get paid, and will answer every single question they have.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
I have to know the facts of the case. I need to know about injuries/damages, what issues they have, who are all the involved parties, etc.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I personally handle every single aspect of my clients cases – I make all my own phone calls and type up all my own letters. I am the one who will go to all of your court appearances. I am always available to talk.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
I get to help my clients get closure on something that has drastically changed their life. I enjoy getting their case settled and getting them fairly compensated for what they have been through.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Associate Attorney	Tillman Law Office		2018 - Present
Associate Attorney	Tillman, Cade & Schoen, PLLC		2013 - 2017
Associate Attorney	Sales, Tillman, Wallbaum, Catlett and Satterley PLLC		2010 - 2012

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Ave Maria School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2010
University of Kentucky	B.A.	Management	2004

State / Court	Date
Kentucky	2012

• American Association for Justice | Member | 2015 - Present
  Kentucky Justice Association | Member | 2014 - Present
  Louisville Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present
  Kentucky Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present
  American Bar Association | Member | 2018 - Present

• Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award | National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2018
  10 Best Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2018
  Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2017
  Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award | National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2016

• Motorcycle Accident - $850,000 settlement for a seriously injured motorcyclist who was hit by a driver who was not paying attention.

• Motor Vehicle Accident - $250,000 policy limits settlement for an elderly man who sustained serious injuries when another driver recklessly pulled out of a parking lot and directly into the vehicle in which he was a passenger.

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2012) Licensed as Attorney in Kentucky. Verified with Kentucky Bar Association.	April 25, 2018

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