D. Keith Pulliam is a member at Stoll Keenon Ogden and works out of the Louisville office.

Prior to joining SKO, Keith was the Managing Member of Applegate Fifer Pulliam, which SKO acquired 2024. While working for the firm, he routinely helped clients navigate the complex process of buying, selling, or merging multi-million-dollar businesses, assisting buyers and sellers with negotiating and drafting letters of intent, term sheets, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and employment agreements for key personnel and leases.

Keith is a trusted advisor to clients, providing corporate guidance to shareholders, directors, and LLC members. He works with local and regional banks and credit unions and serves as lender’s counsel in public finance loan transactions, including bonds.

Business Services: Keith and the Business Services team help clients, from local businesses to multinationals, navigate market complexities. Using seasoned professionals, extensive experience, and innovative strategies, they tailor solutions to clients’ legal needs. Recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America®, they offer services in banking, corporate finance, healthcare, and intellectual property. Committed to client success, they prioritize collaboration, flexible fees, and cost-effective representation focused on favorable outcomes.

Corporate Finance & Lending: The Corporate Finance & Lending team provides expert legal services to banks, financial institutions, commercial lenders, and equity investors. They specialize in various lending types and manage due diligence, credit facilities, and loan restructurings. They also assist companies in raising capital and ensure regulatory compliance, representing clients before federal agencies like the FDIC, Federal Reserve, SEC, OCC, and FINRA.

Government Relations: Keith and the Government Relations team offer expert services backed by extensive government experience, including roles in the Kentucky House of Representatives and various leadership positions. These experienced lobbyists have also successfully represented clients in the Kentucky General Assembly.

Mergers & Acquisitions: The Mergers & Acquisitions team facilitates business purchases and sales, handling negotiations, data rooms, and due diligence. They advise on transaction structures for regulatory, tax, and contractual concerns, covering asset purchases, stock acquisitions, mergers, and spin-offs. With expertise in various industries, they manage complex transactions, including U.S. Bankruptcy Court proceedings, minority interest purchases, ESOPs, and international operations.

Real Estate: Keith and the Real Estate team provide comprehensive legal services in real estate planning, covering zoning, development, leasing, financing, and transactions. They manage shopping centers, offices, industrial parks, and multi-state deals, including construction lending, title insurance, loan workouts, eminent domain, and financial incentives for business expansions.

Trusts & Estates: Our Trusts & Estates practice serves families, businesses, and individuals with comprehensive, team-oriented services. With a focus on trust, communication, innovation, and value, they prioritize responsiveness, confidentiality, and high-quality work.