Lisa Koch Bryant

Top rated Bankruptcy attorney in Louisville, Kentucky

Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC
Lisa Koch Bryant
Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, Business Litigation; view more

Licensed in Kentucky since: 1977

Education: University of Cincinnati College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2014

Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC

401 West Main Street
Suite 1400
Louisville, KY 40202 Visit website

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With over 45 years of experience practicing law, Lisa Koch Bryant maintains an expansive practical knowledge of many aspects of bankruptcy law, commercial litigation and creditors’ rights, as well as animal law. From Tilford Dobbins & Schmidt, PLLC, in Louisville, Kentucky, she serves clients throughout the surrounding region, and she is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th and 7th Circuits.

Ms. Bryant completed her undergraduate studies at the Centre College, Kentucky, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in religion and a minor in English. She went on to attend the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where her academic prowess was evident in her induction into the Order of the Coif and being the recipient of numerous Book Awards. After receiving her Juris Doctor, she became licensed to practice law in Kentucky in 1977 and in Indiana a year later. 

Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Bryant has provided eminent legal counsel for many large corporations, including Citizens Union Bank, Farm Credit Mid-America, Farmers Tobacco Warehouse and Peoples Bank & Trust Co., to name a few. With prior experience as head of litigation for the Federal Land Bank of Louisville, she understands the intricacies of her clients’ legal woes and works tirelessly to help them get the peace of mind they deserve. For her many contributions, she has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating. 

Lisa Koch Bryant is a debt relief agent. She helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Bankruptcy: Business, Creditor Debtor Rights: Business, Business Litigation

Focus areas

Bankruptcy Law, Collections, Credit Repair, Debt Discharge, Foreclosure, Loan Modifications, Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secret

  • 50% Bankruptcy: Business
  • 40% Creditor Debtor Rights: Business
  • 10% Business Litigation

First Admitted: 1977, Kentucky

Professional Webpage: https://www.tilfordlaw.com/attorney/lisa-koch-bryant/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Louisville Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section - Chair, 2005 - 2006
  • Kentucky Bar Association's, Annual Convention, 2016, 2017, and 2018
  • CLE Committee of the Louisville Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section - CLE Co-Chair, 1993 - 1994 
  • Kentucky Bar Association, Animal Law Section - Vice Chair, 2014 - 2016
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1998
  • Kentucky Bar Association, Animal Law Section - Chair Elect, 2016 - Present
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2004
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1998
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1985
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1989
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1978
  • Indiana, 1978
  • Kentucky, 1977
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Hartford Ins. Group v. Citizens Fidelity Bank & Trust Co., 579 S.W.2d 628 (Kentucky Appeals 1979)
  • In re Soules, 49 B.R. 577 (Bankruptcy Western District of Kentucky 1985)
  • In re: Clark, 206 B.R. 439 (Bankruptcy Western District of Kentucky 1996)
  • Gribbins v. Federal Land Bank of Louisville, 106 B.R. 113 (Western District of Kentucky 1989)
  • Zanella v. City of Grand Rivers, 687 F. Supp. 1105 (Western District of Kentucky 1988)
  • Liberty Nat. Bank and Trust Co. of Louisville v. Vanderkraats, 899 S.W.2d 511 (Kentucky Court of Appeals 1995)
  • In re: Vaughan, 188 B.R. 234 (Bankruptcy Eastern District of Kentucky 1995)
  • Pope v. Thompson, 2017 Ky. App. LEXIS 84, 2017 WL 1533811, 519 S W. 3d 781
  • American Farm Mortgage Co., Inc. v AgAmerica, FCB/Western Farm Credit Bank, 232 F.Supp. 2d 721 (Western District of Kentucky 2002)
  • JP Morgan Chase Bank v. Zwosta (In re Zwosta) (B.A.P. 6th Cir. 2008) , 395 B.R. 378
  • Sam's NA, Inc. v. U.S. Small Buss. Admin. (In re Sam's NA, Inc.), 2016 Bankr. LEXIS 3766 (U.S. Bankruptcy (Southern District of Indiana 2016)
Representative Clients:
  • Farmers Tobacco Warehouse 
  • Citizens Union Bank
  • Farm Credit Mid-America
  • Peoples Bank & Trust Co.
Honors/Awards:
  • AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, 1995
  • Super Lawyers, 2011-2014
Educational Background:
  • Centre College of Kentucky, Danville, B.A., Major: Religion, Major: English
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Bi-Annual University of Kentucky CLE Bankruptcy Seminar
  • Bank Counsel Division of the Kentucky Bankers' Association
  • University of Kentucky College of Law CLE seminar entitled "Legal Issues for Financial Institutions"
  • Business Section of the Kentucky Bar Association, Annual Convention

Office location for Lisa Koch Bryant

401 West Main Street
Suite 1400
Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 502-513-0600

Selections

4 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2014

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