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attorney before taking any legal action. The areas of practice covered by our firm are very complicated. You should always consult an attorney
before taking any type of legal action. You can contact an attorney at Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane for a free consultation concerning the law in
Kentucky. For information on the law of other states, you will need to contact an attorney in your local area.
considered as an attempt to give a legal opinion on any matter. The information provided on these pages is not intended in any way whatsoever as
legal advice nor is this information intended to create an attorney-client relationship. This is intended as general information only. Some legal
information provided in links supplied in our pages may not be the latest updates. The Law changes frequently and you should always contact an
attorney before taking any legal action. The areas of practice covered by our firm are very complicated. You should always consult an attorney
before taking any type of legal action. You can contact an attorney at Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane for a free consultation concerning the law in
Kentucky. For information on the law of other states, you will need to contact an attorney in your local area.
Ned Pillersdorf is an attorney in Prestonsburg Kentucky. Ned Pillersdorf is a criminal defense attorney and litigates civil rights cases. Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane represent clients charges with crimes such as DUI (driving under the influence, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, drunk driving, DWI). Ned Pillersdorf practices in the following areas: Criminal defense, car accidents, personal injury, civil rights litigation, employment, wrongful discharge, medical malpractice,
employment discrimination, DirecTV lawsuits, criminal appeals, civil appeals, Kentucky district courts, circuit courts, court of appeals, supreme court, federal court, federal 6th circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court. Our firm represents individuals who have been sued by DirecTV. Prestonsburg is located in Eastern Kentucky. Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane practice all over eastern Kentucky in both state and federal courts. Our firm practices all over Kentucky, including
Floyd County supreme court, Criminal defense Pike County, car accidents Johnson County, political retaliation Knott County, wrongful discharge, medical malpractice, Perry County, Letcher County, Martin County, Lawrence County, Montgomery County, Kentucky district court Elliot County, civil rights Morgan County, DUI (driving under the influence) Boyd County, civil rights Breathitt County, Leslie County, Fayette County, personal injury Scott County. Here are some of the cities in
Kentucky in which you can receive legal representation: Prestonsburg, Paintsville, civil rights Pikeville, criminal appeals Salyersville, Hindman, Louisa, Sandy Hook, civil rights Hazard, Whitesburg, Ashland, Cattletsburg, Inez, Mount Sterling, Grayson, DirecTV lawsuits Lexington, Georgetown.
employment discrimination, DirecTV lawsuits, criminal appeals, civil appeals, Kentucky district courts, circuit courts, court of appeals, supreme court, federal court, federal 6th circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court. Our firm represents individuals who have been sued by DirecTV. Prestonsburg is located in Eastern Kentucky. Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane practice all over eastern Kentucky in both state and federal courts. Our firm practices all over Kentucky, including
Floyd County supreme court, Criminal defense Pike County, car accidents Johnson County, political retaliation Knott County, wrongful discharge, medical malpractice, Perry County, Letcher County, Martin County, Lawrence County, Montgomery County, Kentucky district court Elliot County, civil rights Morgan County, DUI (driving under the influence) Boyd County, civil rights Breathitt County, Leslie County, Fayette County, personal injury Scott County. Here are some of the cities in
Kentucky in which you can receive legal representation: Prestonsburg, Paintsville, civil rights Pikeville, criminal appeals Salyersville, Hindman, Louisa, Sandy Hook, civil rights Hazard, Whitesburg, Ashland, Cattletsburg, Inez, Mount Sterling, Grayson, DirecTV lawsuits Lexington, Georgetown.
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Week appearing in the Floyd County Animal Shelter Commercials are strictly volunteers and receive no compensation of any kind. Further, the
volunteers and the Law Offices of Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane have no professional connection other than a mutual desire to benefit the Floyd
County Animal Shelter and to see its adoption rates continue to remain at a high rate.
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volunteers and the Law Offices of Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane have no professional connection other than a mutual desire to benefit the Floyd
County Animal Shelter and to see its adoption rates continue to remain at a high rate.
| Floyd County Animal Shelter Celebrity of the Week‡ |
| Recent News |
| 4th of July Celebration in Prestonsburg |
John Adams and his wife Abagail
were on hand to discuss the
re-signing of the Declaration of
Independence on July 4th in
Prestonsburg. Those in attendance
were amazed at the resemblance
between Mr. Adams and Ned
Pillersdorf.
were on hand to discuss the
re-signing of the Declaration of
Independence on July 4th in
Prestonsburg. Those in attendance
were amazed at the resemblance
between Mr. Adams and Ned
Pillersdorf.
| Lost Creek watershed case |
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed
a lawsuit on behalf of nearly 30 Perry County
residents against Frasure Creek Mining LCC, its agents
and other unknown defendants. The lawsuit seeks
damages and injunctive relief for injuries the plaintiffs
suffered due to landslides and flooding that occurred
on June 20, 2011, which were the direct
consequences of Defendants’ extra-hazardous
activities in the watershed.
A copy of the Complaint, filed in Perry Circuit Court,
can be viewed by clicking HERE.
a lawsuit on behalf of nearly 30 Perry County
residents against Frasure Creek Mining LCC, its agents
and other unknown defendants. The lawsuit seeks
damages and injunctive relief for injuries the plaintiffs
suffered due to landslides and flooding that occurred
on June 20, 2011, which were the direct
consequences of Defendants’ extra-hazardous
activities in the watershed.
A copy of the Complaint, filed in Perry Circuit Court,
can be viewed by clicking HERE.
| Brushy water well Damage case |
Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed in Pike County
Circuit Court a lawsuit on behalf of a married couple
from the Brushy area whose water wells have been
damaged by the mining activities of the Defendant
Excel Mining LLC and its unknown agents.
The plaintiffs are also suffering personal injury as well
as extensive property damage.
A copy of the Complaint and a citation against Excel
Mining by the Kentucky Department of Mining
Reclamation can be viewed by clicking HERE.
Circuit Court a lawsuit on behalf of a married couple
from the Brushy area whose water wells have been
damaged by the mining activities of the Defendant
Excel Mining LLC and its unknown agents.
The plaintiffs are also suffering personal injury as well
as extensive property damage.
A copy of the Complaint and a citation against Excel
Mining by the Kentucky Department of Mining
Reclamation can be viewed by clicking HERE.
| Lost Creek watershed case |
Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed a motion to the
Perry Circuit Court to file an amended Complaint in the
Lost Creek watershed case.
The motion and amended complaint can be viewed
HERE.
Perry Circuit Court to file an amended Complaint in the
Lost Creek watershed case.
The motion and amended complaint can be viewed
HERE.
| Middlesboro Flooding |
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed a
lawsuit in Bell Circuit Court on behalf of residents of the
Yellow Creek, Stony Fork Creek and Stevenson Creek
watersheds in Bell County, KY. The law firm will be
working alongside and co-counsel this case with the
law firm of Taylor, Keller & Oswald of London, KY.
The lawsuit seeks damages and injunctive relief for
injuries the Plaintiffs suffered due to a catastrophic
flood that occurred on June 20, 2011. The flooding they
experienced on that date was a direct consequence of
Defendants’ ultra-hazardous activities in the watershed.
You can read the Complaint by clicking HERE.
lawsuit in Bell Circuit Court on behalf of residents of the
Yellow Creek, Stony Fork Creek and Stevenson Creek
watersheds in Bell County, KY. The law firm will be
working alongside and co-counsel this case with the
law firm of Taylor, Keller & Oswald of London, KY.
The lawsuit seeks damages and injunctive relief for
injuries the Plaintiffs suffered due to a catastrophic
flood that occurred on June 20, 2011. The flooding they
experienced on that date was a direct consequence of
Defendants’ ultra-hazardous activities in the watershed.
You can read the Complaint by clicking HERE.
| Middlesboro Flooding |
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane along with
Taylor, Keller & Oswald have filed an Amended
Complaint in Bell Circuit Court on behalf of residents of
the Yellow Creek, Stony Fork Creek and Stevenson
Creek watersheds in Bell County, KY.
You can read the First Amended Complaint HERE.
Taylor, Keller & Oswald have filed an Amended
Complaint in Bell Circuit Court on behalf of residents of
the Yellow Creek, Stony Fork Creek and Stevenson
Creek watersheds in Bell County, KY.
You can read the First Amended Complaint HERE.
This week's Floyd County Animal
Shelter Celebrity is David School
graduate and commencement
speaker JessicaThompson. Jessica
is with Scholar, a two-year-old
female Chihuahua.
Shelter Celebrity is David School
graduate and commencement
speaker JessicaThompson. Jessica
is with Scholar, a two-year-old
female Chihuahua.
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane has
filed a lawsuit against the Kentucky Energy &
Environment Cabinet and former Mine Inspector
Greg Stapleton in Pike County Circuit Court on behalf
of residents in Harless Creek in Pike County, KY.
The residents of Harless Creek suffered significant
flooding damage in July 2010 after the
Commonwealth failed to enforce state mining
regulations requiring mining companies to operate
with valid permits and to complete contemporaneous
reclamation on surface mines.
CLICK HERE to view the Complaint.
filed a lawsuit against the Kentucky Energy &
Environment Cabinet and former Mine Inspector
Greg Stapleton in Pike County Circuit Court on behalf
of residents in Harless Creek in Pike County, KY.
The residents of Harless Creek suffered significant
flooding damage in July 2010 after the
Commonwealth failed to enforce state mining
regulations requiring mining companies to operate
with valid permits and to complete contemporaneous
reclamation on surface mines.
CLICK HERE to view the Complaint.
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
| Ned Pillersdorf Recognized for 25 years of service to Little League Baseball |
On Saturday, June 30, 2012, Ned Pillersdorf threw out the first pitch at a
Little League tournament in Prestonsburg, KY. Little League officials
presented Ned a plaque for his 25 years of service.
Ned is pictured here with his wife, Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge
Janet Stumbo.
Little League tournament in Prestonsburg, KY. Little League officials
presented Ned a plaque for his 25 years of service.
Ned is pictured here with his wife, Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge
Janet Stumbo.
Lexington Herald Leader editorial:
Two years later, Pike disaster victims
deserve answers, protection from state and
federal governments
CLICK HERE
Two years later, Pike disaster victims
deserve answers, protection from state and
federal governments
CLICK HERE
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
| Certain Underwriter's at Lloyd's, London v. Abundance Coal |
A federal court judge ruled against Lloyd's of London
by dismissing their lawsuit asking the court to find
that there is no coverage for Abundance Coal.
Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane represented Ray
Slone, President of Abundance Coal and
successfully argued that the court not make that
finding.
You can read the court's ruling HERE.
by dismissing their lawsuit asking the court to find
that there is no coverage for Abundance Coal.
Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane represented Ray
Slone, President of Abundance Coal and
successfully argued that the court not make that
finding.
You can read the court's ruling HERE.
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has
filed a request in Pike Circuit Court to file a second
amended complaint in order to add additional
defendants.
Also, the Department for Natural Resources have
appealed the Pike Circuit Court's earlier ruling
against them where the Department's motion to
dismiss the case was denied.
filed a request in Pike Circuit Court to file a second
amended complaint in order to add additional
defendants.
Also, the Department for Natural Resources have
appealed the Pike Circuit Court's earlier ruling
against them where the Department's motion to
dismiss the case was denied.
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
The video replay of the combination David School Fundraiser/Detective
Mike Goble retirement that was held at the Mountain Arts Center on
August 11th is being replayed on WPRG and Suddenlink Cable systems
this week.
Mike Goble retirement that was held at the Mountain Arts Center on
August 11th is being replayed on WPRG and Suddenlink Cable systems
this week.
| Retirement Party/Fundraiser Combination Announcement |
| Detective Mike Goble (ret.) by the Davis School sign |
| WSAZ reports on the David School |
| Click on the photo to be redirected to the WSAZ website and video coverage. |
WSAZ reports that for one small mountain hollow school, Wednesday’s
opening day of classes was almost taken away.
At the nationally acclaimed David School, they are back to saving at- risk
students.
opening day of classes was almost taken away.
At the nationally acclaimed David School, they are back to saving at- risk
students.
Attorney Michael Endicott filed a recent Motion
to Compel in Floyd CIrcuit Court. Attached to
the motion is a supporting affidavit by Ned
Pillersdorf.
You can read the Motion and affidavit by
clicking HERE.
to Compel in Floyd CIrcuit Court. Attached to
the motion is a supporting affidavit by Ned
Pillersdorf.
You can read the Motion and affidavit by
clicking HERE.
| Court action to save the David School |
| Happy Holidays from Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane |
The Floyd Circuit Court granted the David
School's recent motion to compel on
December 21, 2012.
You can read the Court's ruling HERE.
School's recent motion to compel on
December 21, 2012.
You can read the Court's ruling HERE.
| Court action to save the David School |
| Lexington Herald reports on the David School |
The Lexington Herald-Leader has
published an article on the David School's
struggles to remain open and operating in
rural Floyd County. You can read the
article by clicking HERE.
published an article on the David School's
struggles to remain open and operating in
rural Floyd County. You can read the
article by clicking HERE.
| WYMT Special on the Floyd County Animal Shelter |
The law offices of Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane seek to provide high quality
legal services in Eastern and Central Kentucky. The law firm is ideally located with
offices in Prestonsburg and Mount Sterling KY. Our attorneys practice in a variety
of legal areas.
The decisions you make about securing legal representation will have serious,
permanent consequences in your life or your business' future. Whether you
require a single consultation or retained advice and guidance, it is your health,
wealth and livelihood that are at stake.
For more information about what Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane can do for you,
continue to explore our web site and then contact us at no charge.
legal services in Eastern and Central Kentucky. The law firm is ideally located with
offices in Prestonsburg and Mount Sterling KY. Our attorneys practice in a variety
of legal areas.
The decisions you make about securing legal representation will have serious,
permanent consequences in your life or your business' future. Whether you
require a single consultation or retained advice and guidance, it is your health,
wealth and livelihood that are at stake.
For more information about what Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane can do for you,
continue to explore our web site and then contact us at no charge.
124 West Court Street, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-6090 FAX: (606) 886-6148
10 Court Street, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1283 FAX: (859) 498-1395
Toll Free Number: 1-866-999-0929
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| Citizens want state to make coal firm replace water wells |
| State first ordered wells replaced in 2007 |
At least seven Letcher County homeowners who had their water wells
destroyed by mining activity have authorized an attorney to file a lawsuit
against the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet charging the
agency with failing to enforce its own orders against the coal company
that ruined the wells.
In a letter to Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Leonard K. Peters,
attorney Ned Pillersdorf says the Cabinet has been violating state mining
law by continuing to refuse to enforce it findings, at least one of which
was issued as early as October 2007, that Sapphire Coal Company
damaged the wells and had two years to provide the homeowners with a
permanent water source.
CLICK HERE for the rest of the article from The Mountain Eagle.
destroyed by mining activity have authorized an attorney to file a lawsuit
against the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet charging the
agency with failing to enforce its own orders against the coal company
that ruined the wells.
In a letter to Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Leonard K. Peters,
attorney Ned Pillersdorf says the Cabinet has been violating state mining
law by continuing to refuse to enforce it findings, at least one of which
was issued as early as October 2007, that Sapphire Coal Company
damaged the wells and had two years to provide the homeowners with a
permanent water source.
CLICK HERE for the rest of the article from The Mountain Eagle.
| Kings Creek Water Well Damage Case |
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed
a lawsuit against Sapphire Mining Inc, Sapphire Coal
Company, United Coal Company LLC and all of their
unknown agents in Letcher Circuit Court. The lawsuit
claims that the Defendants conducted mining activities
that negatively impacted the drinking water of all the
40+ Plaintiffs through contamination and pollution.
Read the Complaint by CLICKING HERE.
a lawsuit against Sapphire Mining Inc, Sapphire Coal
Company, United Coal Company LLC and all of their
unknown agents in Letcher Circuit Court. The lawsuit
claims that the Defendants conducted mining activities
that negatively impacted the drinking water of all the
40+ Plaintiffs through contamination and pollution.
Read the Complaint by CLICKING HERE.
Sandra Napier, one of over 40 Plaintiffs in the lawsuit, is pictured in
front of her temporary water tank. In the background is the mobile
home of her 96-year old father who has a temporary tank too.
Since they share a common well, Sapphire Coal only paid for one
water tank as part of their agreement with the Cabinet to get these
folks temporary water. Napier paid for her own tank. It cost her $800.
front of her temporary water tank. In the background is the mobile
home of her 96-year old father who has a temporary tank too.
Since they share a common well, Sapphire Coal only paid for one
water tank as part of their agreement with the Cabinet to get these
folks temporary water. Napier paid for her own tank. It cost her $800.
| Kings Creek Water Well Damage Case |
| Kings Creek Water Well Damage Case |
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed
a First Amended Complaint against Sapphire Mining
Inc, Sapphire Coal Company, United Coal Company
LLC and all of their unknown agents in Letcher Circuit
Court. The original lawsuit was filed on behalf of
more than 40 plaintiffs. This new amended complaint
adds 11 more.
Read the First Amended Complaint by CLICKING HERE.
a First Amended Complaint against Sapphire Mining
Inc, Sapphire Coal Company, United Coal Company
LLC and all of their unknown agents in Letcher Circuit
Court. The original lawsuit was filed on behalf of
more than 40 plaintiffs. This new amended complaint
adds 11 more.
Read the First Amended Complaint by CLICKING HERE.
| Coal company dirtied water, state says let public pay clean up |
Ned Pillersdorf has written an
Op/Ed that is now running in the
Lexington-Herald Leader.
Op/Ed that is now running in the
Lexington-Herald Leader.
Ned Pillersdorf Op/Ed:
CLICK HERE to read it on the Herald-Leader website.
| Kings Creek Water Well Damage Case |
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed
a Complaint against the Energy and Environmental
Cabinet Department For Natural Resources and its
Secretary, Leonard K. Peters for their persistent and
lengthy failure to enforce the law and their own duties
in regard to the residents of Premium, Kentucky.
You can read the Complaint by clicking HERE.
a Complaint against the Energy and Environmental
Cabinet Department For Natural Resources and its
Secretary, Leonard K. Peters for their persistent and
lengthy failure to enforce the law and their own duties
in regard to the residents of Premium, Kentucky.
You can read the Complaint by clicking HERE.
| Kings Creek Water Well Damage Case |
In response to the writ of mandamus lawsuit filed by
Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane against the Energy and
Environmental Cabinet Department For Natural
Resources and its Secretary, Leonard K. Peters, the
Cabinet has filed responsive pleadings.
You can read their Answer by clicking HERE.
Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane against the Energy and
Environmental Cabinet Department For Natural
Resources and its Secretary, Leonard K. Peters, the
Cabinet has filed responsive pleadings.
You can read their Answer by clicking HERE.
| Charles Ramsey visits Floyd County |
Pictured is Pillersdorf, DeRossett &
Lane summer intern Neil Borders (left)
with Charles Ramsey (right), Internet
sensation and hero of the recent
Cleveland abductions case.
Lane summer intern Neil Borders (left)
with Charles Ramsey (right), Internet
sensation and hero of the recent
Cleveland abductions case.
| Kings Creek Water Well Damage Case |
The Energy and Environmental Cabinet Department For
Natural Resources and its Secretary, Leonard K.
Peters have filed a Response to the Writ of Mandamus
filed by Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane, and have
also filed a motion to dismiss.
You can read their pleadings HERE.
You can also read the Response to this motion filed
by Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane HERE.
Natural Resources and its Secretary, Leonard K.
Peters have filed a Response to the Writ of Mandamus
filed by Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane, and have
also filed a motion to dismiss.
You can read their pleadings HERE.
You can also read the Response to this motion filed
by Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane HERE.