Meet Angie Rothbauer: Your Advocate in Estate Planning and Civil Law

Angie Rothbauer is a dedicated attorney specializing in estate planning, committed to helping clients secure their legacies. She graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. During her studies, she gained valuable experience through an externship with Kentucky Refugee Ministries and research with the Louisville Metro Government Office for Women. Angie’s passion for legal education led her to teach in Belize as part of an international service-learning program. Her diverse background and commitment to client service make her an invaluable asset to Fayard-Rothbauer Attorneys at Law.

Extensive Professional Experience

Angie Rothbauer brings a wealth of diverse experience to her practice, having spent over a decade in employee benefits consulting where she honed her skills in navigating complex regulations and optimizing benefit structures for organizations of all sizes. This extensive background not only grants her a deep understanding of the needs and concerns of both employers and employees but also empowers her to offer strategic insights that enhance estate planning services. Angie’s unique blend of legal knowledge and practical experience in benefits administration allows her to approach each client’s situation with a holistic perspective, ensuring that their estate plans are not only legally sound but aligned with their personal and financial aspirations.

Angie has been honored by The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2020) and the National Top 40 Under 40 (2022)—awards that are typically reserved for attorneys who demonstrate excellence in the courtroom. In 2021 she received the AV Preeminent Rating, signifying the highest peer‑reviewed rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

At Fayard Rothbauer, PLLC, Angie works alongside veteran criminal‑defense attorney Michael Fayard. Her trial‑advocacy training and research skills are valuable in criminal cases, where she helps prepare motions, analyze evidence and develop defense strategies. She brings a compassionate, detail‑oriented approach to clients facing charges, ensuring they understand how criminal proceedings may intersect with civil issues such as restraining orders, property rights and family‑law matters. Angie’s experience with negotiation and compliance from her benefits‑consulting career also translates into effective plea‑bargain discussions and sentencing advocacy.

In civil litigation, Angie applies her deep knowledge of estate planning and employee benefits to disputes involving wills, trusts, guardianship and insurance. Her background in benefits consulting makes her adept at interpreting policy documents and advocating for clients in disputes with insurers or fiduciaries. Whether assisting on a criminal‑defense case or litigating a civil matter, Angie’s blend of trial‑court recognition and holistic legal experience allows her to provide clients with comprehensive representation.

Angie led initiatives to optimize employee benefits packages, focusing on cost-effectiveness and compliance with legislative standards. She played a crucial role in negotiating with carriers and enhancing client satisfaction through strategic benefit communications.

In this role, Angie managed key accounts, developed tailored benefits solutions, and facilitated open enrollment processes, ensuring seamless integration and employee understanding of benefits.

Angie was instrumental in coordinating benefits programs for large organizations, providing expert analysis and support to enhance the value and efficiency of employee benefits offerings.