Brian R. Pollock
Brian is a Member in the Louisville office where he is a member of the Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Service Group.
Brian's practice focuses on lender liability matters, commercial and residential foreclosures, defense of avoidance and preference actions, representation of creditors in bankruptcy court, and commercial litigation. Brian edits and contributes to Creditors' Sidebar, a legal blog focused on bankruptcy and creditors' rights issues.
Proofs of Claim and Adequate Protection
Webinar presented to John Deere, June 19, 2020
Hot Bankruptcy Decisions of 2019
Webinar presented to John Deere, June 10, 2020
Did I Forget to Turn Off the Stove? What Can Happen If You Forget to Dismiss a Settled Case
Ensuring that Security Agreements and Financing Statements are Valid
Cedar Ridge Camp, President (2013) and Board Member
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
magna cum laude
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
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University of Louisville Law Review, Bluebook and ILL Editor, Member; Note: "Pillaging the Land: Consideration of Judicial Control of Damage Awards to Prevent Windfalls at the Expense of the Environment," 48 U. Louisville L. Rev. 419 (2009)
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Journal of Animal and Environmental Law, Founding Member, Executive Editor
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Environmental Law & Land Use Society, Treasurer (2007-10)
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National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, Quarterfinals, Awarded Best Oralist (preliminary round) (2009, 2010)
University of Virginia
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Habitat for Humanity, University of Virginia Chapter
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Cavalier Road Runners, Treasurer
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O'Hill 5K, created and organized race for Habitat for Humanity
Prior to joining the firm, Brian served as a federal judicial law clerk for the Honorable Thomas H. Fulton of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Before pursuing his legal career, Brian coordinated the educational and special events programming at the Filson Historical Society for five years.
Outside of the firm, Brian is active on the board of Cedar Ridge Camp, serving as president in 2013. He regularly volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, mainly with the construction crew. Brian is also an active member of Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church.
Brian enjoys working with his hands, whether it be landscaping, construction and home maintenance, or cooking. When not complaining about an injury, he also enjoys running and other outdoor activities.
Kentucky Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2018-20)
New Bankruptcy Law May Increase Small Business Filings
On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 creating a new Subchapter V for small-business debtors (less than $2,725,625 in debt) becomes effective. The purpose of this act is to eliminate some of the costly elements of a business bankruptcy reorganization and streamline the procedures.
Kentucky Super Lawyers Honors 45 Stites & Harbison Attorneys for 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The 2020 edition of Kentucky Super Lawyers recently honored 42 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in the Covington, Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville, Ky., offices. The publication named 32 attorneys to the Super Lawyers list and 13 attorneys to the Rising Stars list.
Kentucky Super Lawyers Honors 42 Stites & Harbison Attorneys for 2019
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The 2019 edition of Kentucky Super Lawyers recently honored 42 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in the Covington, Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville, Ky., offices. The publication named 33 attorneys to the Super Lawyers list and nine attorneys to the Rising Stars list.
Stites & Harbison promotes two attorneys effective January 2018
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC announced today that two attorneys have been promoted within the law firm effective January 2018.
Kentucky Super Lawyers honors 51 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2018
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The 2018 edition of Kentucky Super Lawyers recently honored 55 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in the Covington, Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville, Ky., offices. The publication named 39 attorneys to the Super Lawyers list and 12 attorneys to the Rising Stars list.
The Power Of Three Overcomes A Putative Debtor Who Can Count To Twelve
We Said It Once and We’ll Say It Again - Debt Collectors Face FDCPA Liability for Filing Time-Barred Proofs of Claim
Debt Collectors: Remember Opposing Counsel is Not Competent
Bankruptcy Rules Rule the Day in the Eleventh Circuit
Judicial Estoppel Not a Slam Dunk
Judicial Estoppel Better than Not Being a Debt Collector
Artificial Impairment, Artificial Confirmation
Feeling Comfortable Using Legal Jargon in Everyday Life
Eleventh Circuit Protects Creditors from Unscrupulous Attorneys
Riding Through the Reaffirmation Agreement
Five Out of Six Not Good Enough
Did I Forget to Turn Off the Stove? What Can Happen If You Forget to Dismiss a Settled Case
Until Debt Do Us Part Redux
Hot Topics in Banking and Real Estate Litigation
Stites & Harbison attorneys Rick Vance, Blaine Early, Chrisandrea Turner and Brian Pollock on Hot Topics in Banking and Real Estate Litigation.
Target Data Breach Opens Potential Recovery Path for Financial Institutions
Until Debt Do Us Part: Eighth Circuit Creates Split on Violation of ECOA for Spousal Guaranties
Statute of Frauds Prevents Borrower From Modifying Modification Agreement Orally
Indiana Bankruptcy Court Sanctions Creditors For Being Bad at Math
I DECLARE RESCISSION!!
It’s Not Purdy, But It’s Not A Per Se Security Agreement
Stites & Harbison welcomes six new attorneys