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 …
DOJ And CFPB Send Notification Letter To Auto Finance Companies Regarding SCRA Protections
On July 29, 2022, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a notification letter (the “Joint Letter”) to “remind” auto lenders and leasing companies of the protections provided to servicemembers and their dependents under 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 …
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey welcomes attorney Kami Griffith
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey is pleased to announce that Kami Griffith has joined the firm as an associate. Griffith will focus primarily on banking and finance law and commercial real estate law, while also supporting the firm’s foreclosure and loan document negotiation …
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 …
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey welcomes attorney Keith Larson
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey (MPM) announced today that Keith Larson has joined the firm as a member. Larson will focus primarily on bankruptcy and financial restructuring as part of the firm’s banking and finance law practice group. Larson will represent secured and unsecured …
MPM Sponsors Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame Event
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey was a sponsor of 2022 Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame event on March 3 in Louisville. Hosted by Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, the event recognizes individuals for their significant contributions to the Kentuckiana business and civic communities. …
