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)
