Payton Klatt | Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers

Payton Klatt

Payton Klatt


Payton Klatt began his career with Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers as a law clerk in 2020 and joined the firm full-time in 2021 after passing the Bar Exam. Payton has quickly built a reputation for his passion for justice and achieving favorable outcomes. Payton strongly focuses on commercial trucking cases, motor vehicle collisions, and slip-and-fall incidents.

Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, to parents in the legal field, Payton has always wanted to become a lawyer and help others in need. Payton earned his undergraduate degree in Public Policy and Leadership and a minor in Spanish from Ole Miss. He received his Juris Doctor with the distinction of Cum Laude from the University of Louisville. While at UofL, Payton competed on the Mock Trial Arbitration Team and was awarded a CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Criminal Procedure: Judicial Process.

As a personal injury lawyer, Payton is licensed to practice throughout Kentucky, including admissions to the Federal Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. He is an active member of numerous legal organizations focusing on the civil justice system, including the American Association for Justice, the Kentucky Justice Association, and the Kentucky Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Payton was recently selected by his peers for the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.

Outside of the courtroom, Payton is an avid golfer and fly fisherman who enjoys spending weekends on the golf course and in nature to unwind and recharge. Payton is a devoted family man, cherishing moments spent with his wife, his new child, and their beloved Labrador retriever. Payton is also a huge sports fan and a proud supporter of Ole Miss football, basketball, and baseball.

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James M.
I was represented by Sam Aguilar's law firm for a personal injury case. They were an excellent choice. They worked hard and won for me. They kept me updated and worked promptly to get me my settlement that I deserved. Thank you to the team for everything.
Eldora T.
Personable. You know you matter and no stone will be left unturned to right every wrong . It feels good to know you are in the best of hands.
Sara
Great experience working with Austin and Austin 👍thank you again for representing me and my daughter. I highly recommend Sam Aguiar to anyone who's looking for an injury lawyer.
Justin G
I’ve not actually used his services… But the billboards around the city of positive thoughts really helps and I love it. I’m excited to see a new one whenever I spot one.
Russhaun Townsend S.
Payton Klatt is amazing with assisting you with all the help you need and fight his a** off for you thanks for everything I WILL PROUDLY USE HIS SERVICES AGAIN 💯💯💪🏽💪🏽
Ernestine T.
I’m so thankful for Sam Aguiar and his amazing staff for being there for me. I would recommend him to anyone that needs a good lawyer that will go to the end for his clients and his staff that is so friendly and caring. I ❤️U Sam and I’m here for anything you need me for,keeping U and the family lifted up in 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
charise G.
I worked with Austin Johnson he was very informative and kept in contact during the whole process. Austin was easy to work with I would definitely recommend.
Derek C.
The entire team was top notch. Jordan and team kept me informed and confident during the whole process. 10/10
Austen C.
I am extremely grateful for the love and kindness they show to the community. Having multiple billboards with messages of positivity and reminding thousands of individuals of their worth and that they can make it through is a wonderful way to bring about daily moments of positive affirmations to so many people and can make a huge difference in someone's day.

I dont drive through the ville very much so i just saw them last week. I have never been a client, but i sure will be if i ever need one. I just wanted to show gratitude to you all and to thank you all so much for the differences you're making, no matter big or "small", in the courtroom and outside the courtroom.
Sharon P.
Sam Aguiiar, I want to Thank you and your team ,you guys was awesome from the beginning to the end.I will continue to recommend you guys to family and friends .again Thank you Mildre Davis
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