Karl Truman Law was built in Kentuckiana. We live here, work here, and give back here. Not because it is good for business. Because it is the right thing to do. Community service is not a marketing strategy at this firm. It is a reflection of who we are.
VETERAN COMMUNITY
Standing Beside Those Who Served.
Karl served 28 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. His commitment to the veteran community is personal, ongoing, and unconditional. This is not a sponsorship category. It is a continuation of his service.
H.E.R.O. Run
Annual Louisville run honoring fallen veterans and raising funds for Volunteers of America Mid-States and the UofL Salute to Service Scholarship Fund.
Operation Veteran Santa
Brings Christmas celebrations to struggling veteran and military families across Kentucky counties. Karl participates personally.
Honor Flight Bluegrass
Sponsors flights to Washington D.C. for WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans to visit their memorials.
Flag Ride for USA Cares
Annual motorcycle ride supporting veterans’ reintegration and medical care through USA Cares.
AMVETS Post #61
Regular donor and supporter. Karl personally presents checks to AMVETS Post #61 in Jeffersonville.
22 Challenge Organization
Donation to support the 22 Challenge, dedicated to reducing veteran suicide rates. Twenty-two veterans are lost to suicide every day.
Women Warrior Equine Therapy
Sponsorship for equine therapy program serving female veterans through the Veterans Club.
Veterans of the Year Award
Annual sponsor of the Indiana and Kentucky Veterans of the Year awards dinner.
KILROY Chapter MVPA
Sponsor of the annual Kilroy Victory Military Vehicle Show and SWAP Meet. Presented $1,000 to sponsor the Huey helicopter ride.
Veterans Day Parade
Annual sponsor. Karl, as a retired Lt. Colonel, personally participates in the parade to honor veterans.
Military Officers Association / ROTC Medal
Presents the MOAA ROTC/JROTC medal honoring outstanding cadets demonstrating exceptional military leadership potential.
Operation Christmas Spirit
Holiday dinner event serving 10 military families. Annual participation.
MOTORCYCLE COMMUNITY
A Founding Member. A Lifelong Supporter.
Karl Truman is a founding member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers and has championed motorcycle safety and rider rights for decades. His firm’s involvement in the riding community is active, ongoing, and personal.
Bike Night at Kingfish Jeffersonville
Weekly Tuesday night sponsorship.
KMA Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run
Sponsor of the 41st Annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run, hosted by the Kentucky Motorcycle Association and Kentucky Marine Corps League.
Sgt. Hilgert Memorial Ride
Annual memorial ride sponsorship. Karl personally attends.
Chrome Divas Motorcycle Safety Class
Sponsored the 4th Motorcycle Safety Class in collaboration with the Chrome Divas. Donated all proceeds back to the Chrome Divas.
LOCAL COMMUNITY
Right Here in Kentuckiana.
Karl has served on Sellersburg’s Town Council, the Planning and Zoning Board, and the Board of Zoning Appeals. He is a member of Leadership Southern Indiana and an emeritus board member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. He received the Clark County Humanitarian Award for volunteer work with the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
Jeffersonville Red Devils
Gold Sponsor for the Lady Red Devils athletic program. Karl received the honorary game ball.
Louisville Bats
Partnership and sponsorship with the Louisville minor league baseball organization.
Thomas Bruner Racing
Proud sponsor of local racecar driver Thomas Bruner.
Annual Christmas Ham Giveaway
Six winners annually receive a Christmas ham from Karl Truman Law.
Thanksgiving Giveaway
Karl personally delivers a full 5-course Thanksgiving meal from Chef and Jeff to the giveaway winner and their family.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Attended the 125th anniversary of the Piankeshaw Chapter. Invited to speak about the American Constitution from an attorney’s perspective.
ORGANIZATIONS WE SUPPORT
Organizations We Are Proud to Stand With.
From national veterans organizations to local youth athletics, here are the groups Karl Truman Law has supported over the years.
Woody Williams Foundation
AMVETS
American Legion
Patriot Guard Riders
KILROY Chapter MVPA
Kentucky Motorcycle Association
Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter
USA Cares
Dogs Helping Heroes
Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana
Toys for Tots
UAW Ford
NAACP
Louisville Bats
WDRB News
Jeffersonville Red Devils Athletics
KARL’S CIVIC & FRATERNAL MEMBERSHIPS
Rooted in This Community for Decades.
Karl is a member of the Buckner Masonic Lodge #631, the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, and the Murat Shrine Temple. He has served on the Sellersburg Town Council, Planning and Zoning Board, and Board of Zoning Appeals. He is a Leadership Southern Indiana member and a past president of the Clark County Democrat Men’s Club and the Clark County Bar Association.
“We began with a handshake and a sincere promise to ourselves and out clients. We would focus on the needs of those who came to us, seeking our help and guidance. That has never changed.”
