Best Lawyers in America® has named Michele Whittington "Lawyer of the Year" for Administrative/Regulatory Law in Lexington and John McGarvey “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation - Banking and Finance in Louisville. This recognition is awarded to individual attorneys with the …
John McGarvey receives highest peer rating for 35 consecutive years
John McGarvey has received a 2022 AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, marking 35 consecutive years the company has recognized him with its highest peer rating. It is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their …
Tom Coffey secures $560K jury verdict in defamation case
Tom Coffey represented Jennifer Mick, a behavioral analyst who helps people living with severe developmental and behavioral issues by providing them with cognitive therapy and developing behavioral support plans for them so that they can maximize their quality of life. Ms. Mick …
Kentucky Supreme Court adopts position argued by MPM on security interests under Article 9 of the UCC
MPM attorney John McGarvey was actively involved in a Kentucky case involving core principles of security interests under Article 9 of the UCC. John, assisted by attorney Kami Griffith, represented the position of the Kentucky Bankers Association and the Commercial Law Amicus …
Uniform Commercial Code and Emerging Technologies: The Addition of Article 12 And Other Changes in Lending Law
The Uniform Commercial Code is embracing change and adapting to technological updates, such as bitcoin and other virtual currencies. The new Article 12 addresses various complications arising from the effect emerging technologies have had on secured lending. The proposed draft …
Coffey represents former Louisville Metro Police officer in harassment case
As reported in the Courier-Journal on April 1, 2022, a former Louisville Metro Police officer is suing the department for sexual harassment and sex discrimination. Jessica Van Tilburg, represented by MPM attorney Tom Coffey, says she along with other woman in the …
Charlie Otten named shareholder at Morgan Pottinger McGarvey
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey is pleased to announce that Charlie Otten has been named a shareholder. Otten will take on additional responsibilities in expanding Morgan Pottinger McGarvey’s practice areas, including banking and finance law, real estate law and business law and …
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey recognized as one of Louisville’s largest law firms
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey has been named one of Louisville’s largest law firms, ranked #17 on a list compiled by Louisville Business First. Morgan Pottinger McGarvey established itself as a boutique firm in banking and commercial law in Louisville nearly 50 years ago. The …
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey Attorneys Named 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers®, recognizing excellence in banking law, business litigation, creditor debtor rights, employment law and tax law. Of the six attorneys recognized for …
Amending the Uniform Commercial Code to Accommodate Emerging Technologies
In 2019, the Uniform Law Commission (“ULC”) and the American Law Institute (“ALI”) appointed a drafting committee for amendments to the UCC to deal with digital assets, transactions in which the sale or lease of goods are bundled with the provision of services and/or the …
