About Thomas
Thomas Underwood took a traditional path into the law. He earned a B.A. at the University of Kentucky and went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. Those years established his grounding in legal research and advocacy and set the stage for two decades of courtroom and office practice in Kentucky.
His early career began in firm settings. In 2000 he served as associate counsel at Ackerson & Yann, PLLC. By 2003 he was partner and of counsel at Mosley & Townes, PLLC. He later opened his own practice in 2016 as a solo practitioner under Thomas Underwood, PSC, then joined Cordell & Cordell as a senior litigation lawyer in 2019. In 2020 he took a position at Barrow Brown Carrington, PLLC.
Throughout his career he has moved between private firms and independent practice. That trajectory exposed him to different courtroom roles and client needs. As a solo practitioner he handled all aspects of case development and client intake. In larger firm settings he has worked on teams and taken on lead responsibilities in litigation matters. The variety of roles reflects a practical approach to the demands of trial and pretrial work.
His record emphasizes litigation. Job titles and responsibilities across his positions point to sustained courtroom work and case management. Colleagues describe a lawyer comfortable in depositions and hearings and methodical in motion practice. He has represented clients in Kentucky courts and is experienced in the procedural rhythms of state litigation.
Professionally he remains connected to the Kentucky legal community. Over the years he has practiced in state jurisdictions and maintained active engagement in local court systems. Those ties help when navigating schedules, filings, and procedural expectations in bench and jury settings.
He is currently on the roster at Barrow Brown Carrington, PLLC. There he applies his litigation experience to client matters and continues to work in Kentucky courts. He currently practices at Barrow Brown Carrington, PLLC, where he handles litigation matters.
