Awards and Recognition
Wise & Associates Awards and Recognition
Wise & Associates was voted Best Law Firm in Louisville in The Courier Journal's Best of Louisville reader poll in 2022 and 2023, and placed in the top 3 in 2025 and 2026. Founder Christopher Wise was selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars every year from 2023 through 2027 and was named one of Louisville Business First's 20 People to Know in Law in 2023.
Firm Recognition
| Recognition | Awarded by | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Best Law Firm in Louisville, Winner (reader-voted) | The Courier Journal Best of Louisville | 2022, 2023 |
| Best Law Firm in Louisville, Top 3 (reader-voted) | The Courier Journal Best of Louisville | 2025, 2026 |
| Best Family Lawyers in Louisville | Expertise.com | 2022, 2023 |
| Best Divorce Lawyers in Louisville | Expertise.com | 2023 |
| Best Child Support Lawyers in Louisville | Expertise.com | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| First firm known to use a staged-fee structure | University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law | 2024 |
Attorney Recognition
| Recognition | Attorney | Awarded by | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyers Rising Stars | Christopher Wise | Super Lawyers | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 |
| 20 People to Know in Law | Christopher Wise | Louisville Business First | 2023 |
| Billy Fowler Young Professional of the Year | Christopher Wise | St. Matthews Chamber of Commerce | 2022 |
| Walker Award for excellence in public advocacy (two-time recipient) | Jennifer Frederick | — | — |
Each award is given by the organization named, using that organization's own selection method. Reader-voted awards reflect public voting. Awards and recognition do not guarantee a similar outcome in any case.
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