Lindsay Tate Porter is a litigation attorney whose practice focuses on education and employment law, domestic relations matters, and landlord-tenant disputes. Since joining ELPO Law in 2020, Lindsay has built a reputation for practical problem-solving and fiercely client-centered representation in Kentucky state and federal courts. Her responsiveness and attention to detail have earned the trust of individuals, businesses, and institutional clients alike.
Coming from a family of public educators, Lindsay brings a unique perspective to her education and employment law practice. She regularly advises employers, school boards, administrators, and education professionals on navigating complex legal and personnel issues while balancing legal compliance with practical, real-world solutions. Her approach emphasizes proactive counsel and efficient dispute resolution while remaining prepared to advocate aggressively when litigation becomes necessary.
Lindsay also maintains an active domestic relations practice, representing clients in highly personal and emotionally difficult matters involving divorce, custody, parenting time, and other family-related disputes. She understands that family law cases require not only effective litigation skills, but also thoughtful guidance during challenging transitions. Lindsay works diligently to help clients protect what matters most while positioning them to move forward with confidence and stability.
In addition, Lindsay represents landlords and property owners in eviction proceedings, contract disputes, and forcible detainer actions throughout Kentucky district courts. Her experience in high-volume litigation allows her to efficiently resolve disputes while protecting her clients’ business and property interests.
Lindsay currently serves as Vice President of the Council of School Board Attorneys, as the Second District Representative for the Kentucky Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and on the Advocacy Committee for the Center for Courageous Kids.
A native of Frankfort, Kentucky, Lindsay graduated magna cum laude from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness before earning her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. During law school, Lindsay served as Executive Vice President of the Moot Court Board and Associate Symposium Editor for the University of Louisville Law Review. She was also recognized as Best Advocate at the Kentucky Intrastate Mock Trial Competition in both 2018 and 2019.
Lindsay’s published work includes Judicious Use of Antibiotics: Biting the Hands that Feed Us, 58 Univ. Louisville L. Rev. Issue I (2019). She also successfully represented a party in the published Sixth Circuit opinion Jessica Childers v. Casey County School District Board of Education, No. 23-5713 (6th Cir. Aug. 1, 2024), 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 19389.
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“Lindsay Porter was extremely helpful and kind. I would highly recommend ELPO to anyone needing assistance and Lindsay specifically!” – Kirby Weaver
“Lindsay Porter was extremely engaged and responsive to my needs. While I understand that my situation was neither unique or unusual in the realm for the firm, Mrs. Porter treated my situation as if it were her top priority. That is wonderful service! I would recommend English, Lucas, Priest, & Owsley, LLP to everyone.” – Michael Tinsley
