Jeffersonville, IN

Karl Truman

Injury attorney Karl Truman began his military career when he enlisted in 1981. He then enrolled in Army ROTC at the University of Kentucky, where he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1983. He worked his way through the ranks, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2009 after 28 years of service. Mr. Truman’s legal career began in 1987, when he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville. In 1991, he started the Karl Truman Law Office, which serves clients from the greater Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana, areas. In addition to being licensed to practice in both Indiana and Kentucky, Mr. Truman is also admitted to practice before the: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Mr. Truman is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and has also received certification in Pre-Trial Procedure by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He received a diploma from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, and he is accredited to represent veterans before the Department of Veterans Affairs. He is active in a number of professional associations, including the: Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Kentucky Justice Association, American Association for Justice, Indiana State Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, American Bar Association. Mr. Truman served as a past president for the Clark County (Indiana) Bar Association, and he was honored with the Consumer Advocate Award by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association for providing free legal services related to the 9-11 Victims Compensation Fund. Mr. Truman is also a member of civic associations including the Buckner Masonic Lodge #631, the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, the Murat Shrine Temple, and the Sellersburg Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals. He previously served on the Sellersburg Town Council and as a past president of the Clark County Democrat Men’s Club.

Paul Brizendine

Prior to entering the legal profession in 1995, Paul Brizendine was a union member, as well as an elected Steward and Committeeman for the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers' Union (OCAW) Local 4-16000 at the Ethyl Corporation Houston Plant in Houston, Texas from 1987 through 1991. His union experience in assisting the membership in employment matters, contract negotiations, and grievance proceedings sparked an interest which eventually led him to law school. Paul Brizendine earned both his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Geology degrees from the University of Tulsa, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1994. After moving to southern Indiana and obtaining licenses to practice law in both Indiana and Kentucky, Mr. Brizendine established a law practice with an emphasis in workers' compensation, social security disability, and personal injury law. Brizendine Law Office, LLC is located in Clark County, Indiana, in what is considered to be the Louisville, Kentucky/Southern Indiana metropolitan area.

C. Paige Gabhart

C. Paige Gabhart earned his J.D. cum laude from Indiana University Bloomington in 1989, following Master's and Bachelor's degrees from the University of Louisville. He is the President of Gabhart Law Offices, PC, and has been admitted to the Indiana Bar and the U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana since 1989. Mr. Gabhart co-chaired the Southern Indiana Domestic Violence Shelter Task Force and is president of Eleven-X, Inc., an aviation club. He has served as an organist, pianist, and choir director for forty-five years and sings with The Louisville Chorus. He is known for his straightforward approach and dedication to clients in criminal defense, personal injury, and family law matters.

A native Hoosier, Klezmer created the firm after receiving his J.D. from McKinney School of Law, in 1992. From the beginning, he has focused his practice largely on workers compensation cases, but also has a significant concentration on personal injury cases. Whether it’s a workers compensation claim or personal injury lawsuit, Klezmer is committed to the belief that clients deserve the firm’s fullest personal attention. To that end, he has developed a large and organized staff that is responsive to client needs and keeps them apprised of developments in their cases. Klezmer also believes in a persistent approach in dealing with insurance companies, employers, and opposing counsel. “We’re pretty aggressive at moving cases along,” he says. “We like to pester insurance companies and defense attorneys to get the answers that we need.” It’s a strategy that has produced notable results. Recently, Klezmer negotiated a $3.75 million settlement on behalf of a client who was catastrophically injured in a workplace fall from an elevated work platform after a co-worker operating the same type of machine struck her. Klezmer was able to show that the co-worker was using medication that should not have been used while operating heavy machinery and was not warned of it by the doctor who prescribed it. Another recent settlement resulted in a $1.8 million resolution on behalf of a client who was injured in an automobile accident on the way to work. While significant outcomes like these are satisfying, Klezmer also takes pride in helping people when no money is involved. “We’ll help people whether they hire us or not,” he says. “On a daily basis, I tell people that they don’t need us, but that we’re here if they have questions. If we do take the case, and they’ve already been offered money, we will agree to not charge them unless we get more money.” Klezmer believes that client service should be more than just a catchphrase. He believes it is a commitment. “Our employees genuinely care about our clients,” he says. “They want to help them and respond to their needs. We are compassionate. We feel for our clients and do everything we can for them.” Klezmer also believes that commitment to the community extends beyond his and the firm’s daily operations. Klezmer Maudlin is active in supporting the Brain Injury Association of Indiana and the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Sports Program, as well as various legal organizations. In his limited personal time, he enjoys golf, snow skiing, and spending time with his family.

Evan Jones

Attorney Evan Jones will now be handling all Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation cases. Evan Jones is a native Kentuckian with a passion for helping people whose ability to work has been restricted by an injury or other disability. Evan graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2006. He went to law school at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Evan represented hundreds of disabled individuals at Social Security hearings in Pennsylvania before moving back to Kentucky. He joined the Karl Truman Law Office in 2018, where he focuses his practice in workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability. Evan lives in Louisville with his wife. In his spare time, he enjoys music and reading up on current events.

After spending over a decade dedicating his legal practice to helping Hoosier workers at another Indiana law firm, Brandon joined Klezmer Maudlin in 2019. Born and raised in Lafayette, IN, Brandon is a native Hoosier who began his legal career almost 20 years ago representing employers and insurance carriers before switching his focus to representing Indiana’s injured workers. It is this unique background that allows Brandon to be well-versed from both sides on most any issue that presents itself in a claim for benefits. Brandon possesses a true passion for helping guide Hoosier workers through Indiana’s complicated worker’s compensation system and assisting in various types of personal injury lawsuits. In his spare time, Brandon is also active in his church and the community through different volunteer efforts and groups. Brandon cherishes spending time with his three wonderful children and his amazing wife. In almost any season of the year, you can find Brandon coaching any sport he can for his kids or being outside with his family. Brandon completed his undergraduate course work in Bloomington, Indiana at Indiana University and graduated from the Kelley School of Business. Following graduation from I.U., he attended law school and graduated cum laude from the McKinney School of Law in 2008. While in law school, Brandon was a member of Moot Court and competed in the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition in New York City. Brandon has also been selected to the Super Lawyer’s Rising Star list numerous times throughout out his career.

Kenzie’s legal career began in San Diego, where she graduated cum laude from the University of San Diego, School of Law. She spent two years working with a firm that represented employers and insurance carriers in personal injury cases, which gave her an understanding of the strategies used by insurance companies to reduce the amount of money and treatment they provide to injured people. Having volunteered extensively prior to law school through crisis counseling and peer counseling, Kenzie knew she wanted to transition back towards advocating for people rather than businesses. In September 2024, she joined the Klezmer Maudlin team and became part of their efforts to fight for injured people. Kenzie understands that her clients are dealing with more than just a claim against an insurance company. They are making impactful decisions about their health, their careers, their finances, and their futures, and she is committed to ensuring that her clients are well-supported and well-informed while they do so. In her free time, Kenzie enjoys spending visiting Indiana’s state parks, road trips, music, and gardening.