Member

Jeffrey S. Moad

502-587-2087

Jeff Moad is a Member in the firmโ€™s Business Litigation Service Group in Louisville. He practices complex business and commercial litigation, class action litigation, consumer finance litigation, and professional liability litigation.

After graduating first in his class from the University of Kentucky College of Law, Jeff served as a law clerk in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. He now represents clients in high-stakes matters in state and federal courts in Kentucky and elsewhere.

He has counseled a wide range of clients in litigation and in investigations, including investment consultants, gaming and entertainment firms, small business owners, law firms, pharmaceutical firms, telecommunications companies, insurers, manufacturers, food and beverage companies, individuals, and many others.

Jeff is the chair of the firmโ€™s Pretrial Practice and eDiscovery team. He also serves on the firmโ€™s ethics committee and recruitment committee.

Recent Assignments

Obtained dismissal of all claims of a putative class of bettors against Churchill Downs Incorporated relating to the 2021 Kentucky Derby; the Sixth Circuit unanimously affirmed. Mattera v. Baffert, 100 F.4th 734 (6th Cir. 2024)

Counsel for Churchill Downs Incorporated in defeating a motion for preliminary injunction and obtaining dismissal of all litigation brought by Bob Baffert relating to trainer suspension; defeated a motion for a preliminary injunction in subsequent litigation initiated the following year by horse owner. Baffert v. Churchill Downs Inc., 2023 WL 2089221 (W.D. Ky. Feb. 17, 2023).

Counsel for an independent institutional investment consultant in defense of derivative, taxpayer, and Attorney General claims asserted on behalf of a public pension system for alleged breach of statutory and fiduciary duties, civil conspiracy, and aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary and statutory duties. Overstreet v. Mayberry, 603 S.W.3d 244 (Ky. 2020).

Obtained $1.4 million jury verdict as trial counsel for a small business and its owner asserting fraud and civil conspiracy claims relating to a real estate transaction.

Obtained multiple temporary restraining orders for automotive industry client in trade secret, restrictive covenant, and fiduciary duty litigation concerning competitive employee departures.

Successfully defended a Churchill Downs-Keeneland joint venture from a challenge to the award of a license issued by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission permitting the joint venture to operate a $200 million racing and gaming facility.

Obtained dismissal of claims asserted under Kentuckyโ€™s gambling loss recovery act relating to historical horse racing.

Successfully argued for complete preemption under ERISA of claims against an independent medical record review organization in appeal before the Sixth Circuit, and successfully opposed the petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Argued and briefed Sixth Circuit appeal in dispute involving a complex options and futures trading strategy.

Won summary judgment for insurer on all class claims and individual claims in multistate federal court class action involving fixed-index annuities.

Counsel for distiller in putative class action alleging nuisance and trespass relating to ethanol emissions.

Counsel for banks, loan servicers, and finance companies in defense of FCRA, FDCPA, and TCPA claims.

Counsel for regional law firm in dispute involving alleged legal malpractice in the negotiation of a stock purchase agreement.

Counsel for law firm in legal malpractice litigation alleging professional negligence in commercial litigation of trespass, private nuisance, and negligence claims.

Bar Admissions

Kentucky

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Firm Leadership

Office of General Counsel, Ethics Subcommittee, Member

Louisville office Recruiting Committee, Member

Memberships

American Bar Association

Kentucky Bar Association

Louisville Bar Association

Community Involvement

Louisville Bar Foundation, Board of Directors

Legal Aid Society, Justice for All Campaign, Board Member

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Member

Education

J.D.,

2014

summa cum laude

University of Kentucky College of Law

Org / Honor

Valedictorian

Order of the Coif

Kentucky Law Journal, Articles Editor

15 CALI Awards

Student Bar Association Executive Board, Presidential Advisor

B.A., Political Science,

2010

summa cum laude

Minor in Business Administration

Western Kentucky University

Org / Honor

Outstanding Senior in Political Science

Greek Man of the Year

Relay for Life Executive Committee, Overall Co-Chair

Interfraternity Council President and Vice-President of Recruitment

Kappa Alpha Order

Before Stites & Harbison

Jeff began his career as an Associate Director for Chapter Services for the Kappa Alpha Order National Administrative Office, serving as an educational and leadership consultant for 36 undergraduate chapters in nine states (2010-2011). During law school, Jeff worked as a judicial intern for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (2014), and as a summer associate for the firm (2012 and 2013).

Accolades

Best Lawyers in Americaยฎ, Ones To Watch, Commercial Litigation; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2021-25)

Kentucky Super Lawyersยฎ, Rising Star (2020-25)