Matt has been a Member in Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Louisville office for more than a decade, practicing in state and federal courts on matters pertaining to complex commercial and contractual disputes, bankruptcy, foreclosures, and debt collection issues.
Finding the right tactical approach to a challenge is just one way Matt works to achieve his clients' goals. He is dedicated to SKO’s commitment to outstanding service and aims to handle matters in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. This is supported by his role with SKO’s internal technology group to implement new tools and processes that help the firm deliver even more value to clients.
For his many legal achievements, Matt has been recognized as a Rising Star by Kentucky Super Lawyers®. In the local community, he has demonstrated leadership through his involvement with the Fund for the Arts and several other charitable endeavors.
Business Litigation: Matt works strategically toward obtaining the best outcomes for clients facing business, contract, and property disputes, with particular concentration on creditor-debtor relations.
Banking Litigation: Representing both lenders and borrowers, Matt provides counsel on commercial collection and foreclosure, as well as personal guaranty enforcement and defense.
Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring: Matt’s practice concentrates primarily on litigation and issue resolution regarding debt collection, insolvency, and bankruptcy discharge challenges.
Small Business Services: As an advocate for local businesses and entrepreneurial ventures, Matt offers a range of services specifically tailored to help businesses get established and plan financially for the future.
Recent representative engagements include:
Obtained complete payoff of defaulted $350,000 loan between individuals.
Worked with multiple clients to enhance and strengthen their customer, client, and supplier contracts.
Obtained agreed dismissal of approximately $500,000 bankruptcy claim based on “forward contract” defense, and obtained settlement of approximately $4 million preference claim for less than $10,000.
Successfully represented lender against claims of improper response to garnishment order.
On behalf of lender, obtained order appointing healthcare provider receivership in personal property foreclosure action.
In re Weikel, Case No. 12-33785 (Bankr. W.D. Ky.) (for principal secured lender, obtained Chapter 11 bankruptcy dismissal)
In re Julie Marie Wood, Case No. 18-32555 (Bankr. W.D. Ky. 2018) (for principal creditor, conversion to chapter 13 denied, bankruptcy discharge denied)
In re Kentucky Bio Science International, LLC, Case No. 20-50220 (Bankr. W.D. Ky. 2020) (for secured creditor, Chapter 11 converted to Chapter 7)
In re William W. Riddle, III, Case No. 20-30026, AP Case No. 20-3021 (Bankr. W.D. Ky. 2020) (for creditor, non-dischargeability action, ongoing)
KFC Corporation, et al. v. Zubair M. Kazi, Case No. 3:13-CV-564-H (W.D. Ky.) (for defendant guarantor)
Fifth Third Bank v. Canfield, Case No. 3:12-CV-603-S (W.D. Ky.) (for foreclosing lender, lender liability claims dismissed on summary judgment)
Rialto v. Oakbrooke, Case No. 3:12-CV-563-CRS (W.D. Ky.) (for foreclosing lender)
Rialto v. Paradowski, Case No. 12-92631-BHL-7A (Bankr. S.D. Ind.) (for principal creditor)
Lawrence Wholesale v. Nicholson, Case No. 4:14-CV-17-TWP-WGH (S.D. Ind.) (for supplier enforcing personal guaranty)
Recognition
• Best Lawyers®, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2023
• Business First, "Forty under 40," 2012
• Kentucky Rising Stars® Honoree, 2015-2017
• Brandeis Law Journal, Senior Articles Editor, 2006-2007
• National Moot Court Team, member, 2006
News
118 SKO Attorneys Named to “2023 U.S. News Best Lawyers® in America”, Aug. 18, 2022
Five SKO Attorneys Recognized Among Top 50 Kentucky Super Lawyers, Nov. 18, 2016
Lea Pauley Goff and Richard G. Griffith named among Top 50 Kentucky Super Lawyers, Nov. 30, 2015
Kentucky Super Lawyers Recognizes 57 Stoll Keenon Ogden Attorneys, Nov. 24, 2014
Seven SKO Attorneys Selected for Community Leadership Roles, Aug. 13, 2012
SKO Attorney Ranked in Business First’s “Forty Under 40”, July 24, 2012
Seminars
Bankruptcy Update for Utility Counsel, 2014
Bankruptcy Update for Utility Counsel, 2011
Priority of Claims in Bankruptcy, Lorman Educational Services, 2010
Bankruptcy Update For Utility Counsel, Forward Contracts And Agreements In Bankruptcy, 2010
2009 Bankruptcy Case Law Update, Louisville Bar Association
Affiliations
• Louisville Bar Association
• Kentucky Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Fund for the Arts, Board of Directors, 2012-2020
• Fund for the Arts NeXt! Leadership Development Program, Budget and Allocations Co-Chair and Member, 2010-2012
• Credit Abuse Resistance Education Programs, Presenter
