Our Attorneys

D. Barry Stilz

Area of Practice

Barry concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, equine law, employment law, creditors' rights, banking law, business consultation, insurance, planning and zoning dispute resolution, tax-free exchange services, mediation and alternative dispute resolution services.

Representative Experience

Defending a potential multi-million dollar sexual harassment and discrimination claim for a large Fortune 100 corporation, resulting in a finding of no liability on behalf of the client.
Defending large international insurer on various claims involving disputes with managing general agent.
Defending large financial institution in bankruptcy proceeding involving large coal/mineral dispute.
Representing numerous thoroughbred horse farms in Kentucky on matters ranging from multi-million dollar syndication of stallions to employment concerns and collection of debts.
Formation and subsequent representation of entities to race, breed and sell thoroughbred horses.
Providing general business consultation to small and medium size business owners in the construction, thoroughbred and banking businesses.
Representing local and national banking institutions in numerous matters ranging from defense of potential multi-million dollar lender liability claims, large commercial foreclosures, commercial loan negotiations, collection of commercial debts, bankruptcy/creditor rights issues.
Providing services as qualified intermediary in numerous Section 1031 Tax-Free Exchanges in both forward and reverse exchange transactions.
Providing negotiation, consultation and planning services to closely held entities with regard to the structure, succession plans and ultimate sale and disposition of businesses and business assets.
Drafting of numerous employment and compensation contracts for businesses of all sizes.
Representing local and county governments in employment, civil rights, zoning disputes and injury claims.
Representation of developers and homeowners associations in zoning disputes and litigation.
Certified mediator with experience in mediation and settlement of complex business disputes and equine matters.

Professional Background

Admitted to bar, 1988, Kentucky; admitted to Supreme Court of Kentucky, 1988; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.
Member, Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC, Lexington, Kentucky
Member, Kentucky Bar Association
Member, Fayette County Bar Association (Past Chairman, Business Law Section)
Certified Mediator, Mediation Center of Kentucky
Member, Board of Trustees of Sayre School, Lexington, Kentucky
Member, First Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Kentucky

Education

Juris Doctorate, University of Kentucky, 1988
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration, University of Kentucky with Departmental Honors, 1985