About Dean H.
Dean H. Sutton began an academic path that combined law and environmental science. He earned a B.S. in International Environmental Studies from Rutgers University in 1984, then completed an M.S. in Environmental Science at Miami University of Ohio in 1987. He received his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1989, where his studies included environmental law alongside general legal coursework.
His early career bridged legal practice and referral work. In 2000 he is listed as a staff lawyer for O Koon Hintermeister PLLC. Later, in 2006, he took on several referral roles. That year he served as a referral lawyer for the Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service and also for programs identified as Legal Access/LegalEase/Legal Shield and Workplace Options/Benefits. Those roles suggest he has experience in handling inquiries and connecting clients with appropriate counsel.
Sutton’s bar admissions include Kentucky and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He is also commissioned as a notary public by the Kentucky Secretary of State. These credentials reflect a practice anchored in Kentucky and able to address matters that arise before federal appellate panels within the Sixth Circuit.
His association with organized bar efforts shows a long-term local engagement. He has been a member of the Louisville Bar Association and the Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service since 2006 and is active in those professional circles. This local involvement has likely kept him connected to changes in Kentucky law and the needs of area clients.
The combination of environmental graduate training and a law degree that included environmental law courses has shaped the kinds of matters Sutton has handled. His roles as a referral lawyer indicate familiarity with a range of legal issues as well as an ability to evaluate client needs and refer them to specialized counsel when necessary. His time as a staff lawyer provided hands-on experience in firm practice.
Sutton’s listed office name is Dean H. Sutton, Esq. He continues to practice in Kentucky, maintaining his notary commission and his eligibility to appear in the Sixth Circuit. He currently concentrates his practice on environmental and general law matters.
