Our attorneys help clients choose the proper form for their business.  We help answer the important question of what type of legal entity is best for you and your business interests, whether that involves formation of limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships or joint ventures.  Our attorneys assist with the creation of by-laws, operating agreements, partnership agreements and articles of incorporation.  Once the business is formed, BHV attorneys remain available to assist clients through the start-up phase of their businesses.  If you have questions concerning business formation, please contact Stephen Van Zant or Matthew Hess.

BHV defends municipalities and individuals against claims for alleged violations of state and federal constitutional and civil rights and various tort claims.  We help cities, state and local police departments, and quasi-governmental agencies defend against a wide array of claims, such as excessive force, wrongful arrest, discrimination, sexual harassment, equal protection, wrongful discharge, and general negligence.   Our expertise in handling these cases, and intricate knowledge of the complex defenses and immunities that are available to such defendants, have yielded excellent results for our clients.  If you have any questions concerning civil rights or municipal claims, please contact Jason Bell or Matthew Hess.

BHV’s collections department handles collection cases for various creditors throughout Kentucky and Indiana.  Our attorneys understand the nuances of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act.  To assist our client’s in collecting amounts owed, we often file mechanic’s liens, judgment liens, and foreclosure actions.  Using the latest software technology, our attorneys and highly-trained staff attempt to locate debtors to recover amounts due as quickly as possible.  If you have any questions about collections, please contact Stephen Van Zant.

Business disputes often arise, and when they do, BHV attorneys work with our clients to reach a prompt and fair resolution of their disputes.  Often, these cases can be negotiated or settled quickly.  However, if they cannot, BHV attorneys are experienced in litigating these matters in the courtroom and in trying these disputes to a jury, if necessary.   We represent manufacturers, general contractors, corporations, churches, banks, and other entities in various commercial settings.  Our goal is always the same – to achieve success for our clients.  If you have a question about corporate litigation, please feel free to contact Jason Bell or Matthew Hess.

BHV attorneys have defended individuals and businesses through their insurance company for many years.  We often represent the insured and, at times, the insurance company directly.  BHV attorneys have successfully handled claims of alleged bad faith, premises liability, products liability, construction defects, insurance coverage disputes, declaration of rights actions, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and various other claims.  If you have a question regarding an insurance defense matter, please contact Jason Bell or Matthew Hess.

BHV attorneys have successfully defended medical providers, hospitals, nurses, psychologists, and other professionals in both Kentucky and Indiana.  We have handled cases of alleged malpractice involving issues such as traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, prescription errors, failure to monitor, failure to diagnose, failure to timely transfer, failure to treat, and a myriad of other issues.  If you have a question concerning professional malpractice, please contact Jason Bell or Matthew Hess.

BHV does handle certain personal injury cases and has achieved excellent results for clients with serious, legitimate injuries caused by the harm or negligence of others.  We have negotiated and settled many claims, and if necessary, we have filed lawsuits to allow those individuals to recover money damages from the responsible party.  Our attorneys have litigated cases involving personal injuries arising from motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, defective products and premises, other types of claims.  If you have a question concerning personal injury matter, please contact Matthew Hess or Stephen Van Zant.

BHV has successfuly closed thousands of loans throughout Kentucky and Indiana.  Our experienced attorneys, paralegals, title examiners, and staff utilize the latest software and technology to close loans quickly and efficiently.  Our real estate law department handles both commercial and residential real estate loan closings, conducts title searches and title examinations, serves as the closing agent if desired, prepares and records documents, explains closing documents to the borrower, answers questions of parties to the closing, serves as escrow and disbursing agent for funds, and performs title insurance services.  If you have a question concerning real estate, please contact Stephen Van Zant.

BHV helps our clients preserve assets and plan for the future. Our attorneys counsel clients as to the benefits of durable and non-durable powers of attorney, living wills, trust instruments, last wills and testaments, and estate plans. We help clients make wise decisions regarding asset protection that preserves wealth for their enjoyment now, and also preserves it for their beneficiaries. Our attorneys work in conjunction with CPAs and financial planners to advise clients about the implication of the latest federal and state tax laws, their practical implications, and how they affect an individual’s estate plan. If you have a question concerning wills, trusts, or estate planning, please contact Stephen Van Zant or Matthew Hess.

BHV has extensive expertise in banking and financial services law. We serve as general counsel and trusted advisors for many area banks and financial institutions. Our attorneys offer logical and practical experience in handling complex financial issues, federal and state regulatory requirements, land acquisition and use, commercial leasing, lease interpretation, federal Truth-in-Lending Act claims, and various other issues facing lenders in the 21st century. If you have a question concerning banking or finance, please contact Stephen Van Zant or Matthew Hess.