Morgan Pottinger McGarvey provides general counsel services for banks, savings and loans, and other financial institutions throughout Kentucky and Indiana.

Since 1974, we have developed a national reputation as a highly respected banking law firm. We have extensive experience with bank formation, regulatory compliance and other issues affecting day-to-day banking operations.

For additional information regarding our qualifications in providing bank counsel, please visit the Our Firm page, or contact us to set up a consultation.

Experienced Bank Counsel

We understand that managing a bank, or several banks, is a tremendous undertaking. Whether you are a banking conglomerate or a small savings and loan company, you will receive the highest level of attention and dedication.

Our banking lawyers are available to provide you with a full range of legal banking services, including the following:

Bank formation

We assist banking and lending institutions with the planning, formation, and organization of their entity.

Regulatory compliance

We can help ensure your compliance with banking and lending regulations. We also monitor legislation and legal decisions for changes in banking regulations to make certain you maintain regulatory compliance.

Loan documents and forms

We can create, review and modify your loan documents or other legal forms to conform to specific situations. We work to ensure your interests are protected.

Security interests and collateral

Our lawyers assist with the creation and perfection of security interests in collateral, including equipment, accounts receivable, inventory, goods, general intangibles and equine interests.

Horses as collateral

We assist banks, finance companies, and financial institutions that loan money using horses and other assets as collateral; we handle such issues as repossessions, workouts, changes in collateral value, death of a horse, perfecting your security interest, and protecting your interest.

Employment Law

We can assist you with developing processes, handbooks and affirmative action plans to limit your exposure to employment law claims. We can also represent you in any OFCCP compliance reviews, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or other employment claims that may arise.

Preventive Law and Lender Liability

We can advise you on numerous ways to avoid lawsuits ranging from compliance issues to employee handbooks to lending practices.