Caitlin P. Kidd - Louisville, KY
Attorney at Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC
Lawyers in Louisville, KY
401 West Main Street Suite 1400 Louisville, KY 40202
Updated: 04/24/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Caitlin P. Kidd (Caitlin Kidd-Leonard) joined the firm in December 2025. She grew up in Floyd County in Eastern Kentucky and moved to Louisville for her undergraduate studies at the University of Louisville’s Business school, focusing on Marketing and Management. She fell in love with the city, making it her home, and continued her studies at the Brandeis School of Law where she graduated with honors in her class.
During law school, Caitlin held many leadership roles, including Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Animal and Environmental Law and the Vice President of the Appalachian Law Caucus. She also met her husband, Tom Leonard, in law school, and they reside in Louisville with their tri-colored corgi, Stevie (named after Caitlin’s favorite artist, Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac).
Her law practice primarily focuses on estate planning, probate, adult and minor guardianships, and domestic relations matters in Kentuckiana (including, but not limited to, custody, divorces, support, and adoptions).She was admitted to the Kentucky bar in 2020 and the Indiana bar shortly thereafter in 2021.
Caitlin has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and was named as “20 People to Know in Law” by Louisville Business First. She brings empathy and compassion to her work, which is a lost practice at times in the law. Caitlin ensures that her clients are heard, seen, and appreciated during their representation.
In her free time, Caitlin enjoys cycling, watching cooking and reality competition shows, listening to music, and spending time with Tom, Stevie, and her friends and family. She avidly cheers on the UofL Cards, the Cleveland Browns, and the Cincinnati Reds.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers, 2025-2026
- “20 People to Know In Law”, Louisville Business First, 2025
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Louisville School of Law,
Louisville,
Kentucky, 2020
Juris Doctor
Honors: cum laude
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University of Louisville School of Law,
Louisville,
Kentucky, 2020
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Non Legal Education
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University of Louisville College of Business,
Louisville,
Kentucky, 2017
B.S.B.A.
Honors: Honors Scholar
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University of Louisville College of Business,
Louisville,
Kentucky, 2017
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Law Clerk - Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC, Louisville, Kentucky
- Litigation Intern - AARP Foundation, Washington, D.C.
- Equal Justice Works Summer Legal Corp Student Fellow - Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, Covington, Kentucky
Published Works
Articles
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Kentucky Practice Series, Elder Law, 2025 Ed. (Vol. 23, Guardianship Chapter), Kentucky Practice Series, 23, 2025
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 2020
- Indiana, 2021
Other Affiliations
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Indiana Bar Association
- Louisville Bar Association
- Member of the Young Professionals Association of Louisville
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Contact
401 West Main Street
Suite 1400
Louisville, KY 40202
Fax: 502-584-2318
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.tilfordlaw.com
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