The law offices of Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane seek to provide high quality
legal services in Eastern Kentucky. The law firm is ideally located in Prestonsburg,
KY and the attorneys practice in a variety of legal fields.
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 Kentucky. The law firm is ideally located in Prestonsburg,
KY and the attorneys practice in a variety of legal fields.
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.
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Pillersdorf, DeRossett, & Lane practices exclusively in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Nothing contained anywhere in this web site should be
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.
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.
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
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‡ The Law Offices of Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane fund the commercials advertising the Floyd County Animal Shelter. The Celebrities of the
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.
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.
This week's Floyd County Animal
Shelter celebrity is UK Basketball
legend RODRICK RHODES. Coach
Rhodes is with SWISH, a two year
old female Yorkie who would like a
home in which to watch basketball
with a loving family
Shelter celebrity is UK Basketball
legend RODRICK RHODES. Coach
Rhodes is with SWISH, a two year
old female Yorkie who would like a
home in which to watch basketball
with a loving family
| Floyd County Animal Shelter Celebrity of the Week‡ |
| Suzan Barnette, et al vs. Grizzly Processing & Frasure Creek Mining. |
Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed a second lawsuit
against Grizzly Processing, LLC and Frasure Creek Mining,
LLC.
CLICK HERE to read the Motion to File an amended
complaint requesting to add thirty more clients to the
lawsuit (there are already 32 Plaintiffs in this case).
against Grizzly Processing, LLC and Frasure Creek Mining,
LLC.
CLICK HERE to read the Motion to File an amended
complaint requesting to add thirty more clients to the
lawsuit (there are already 32 Plaintiffs in this case).
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has been
retained by the residents of Harless Creek in Pike County
that has been devastated by recent tidal waves of water
that rushed through the community as a result of mining
activities near these peoples' homes. Many houses were
destroyed and the community in Harless creek was
ravaged.
Here are recent citations issued against Cambrain Coal
Corporation (who mined the area in and around Harless
Creek)
retained by the residents of Harless Creek in Pike County
that has been devastated by recent tidal waves of water
that rushed through the community as a result of mining
activities near these peoples' homes. Many houses were
destroyed and the community in Harless creek was
ravaged.
Here are recent citations issued against Cambrain Coal
Corporation (who mined the area in and around Harless
Creek)
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
Below is video footage of the tidal waves that rushed
down Harless Creek in Pike County, Kentucky,
immediately turning the hollow into a dangerous river.
down Harless Creek in Pike County, Kentucky,
immediately turning the hollow into a dangerous river.
Notice in the video at 2:18 a car with its headlights on being swept down the
hollow.
Notice also at 3:30 an entire shed being carried away like a boat.
hollow.
Notice also at 3:30 an entire shed being carried away like a boat.
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
The law offices of Pillersdorf, DeRossett and Lane have
filed a lawsuit on behalf of 126 people in the Harless Creek
area in Pike County against two coal companies and their
unknown agents for their mining activities that lead to tidal
wave flooding in the Harless Creek area.
Attached to the lawsuit are 6 citations that were issued to
the coal company for violations related to the flooding
including mining without a permit, failure to reclaim, and
failure to maintain a settlement pond.
filed a lawsuit on behalf of 126 people in the Harless Creek
area in Pike County against two coal companies and their
unknown agents for their mining activities that lead to tidal
wave flooding in the Harless Creek area.
Attached to the lawsuit are 6 citations that were issued to
the coal company for violations related to the flooding
including mining without a permit, failure to reclaim, and
failure to maintain a settlement pond.
The lawsuit was filed on August 17, 2010 in Pike Circuit
Court and it along with the violations can be viewed by
clicking HERE.
Court and it along with the violations can be viewed by
clicking HERE.
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| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
Below is helicopter aerial video footage of the Harless
Creek area. This video was taken in September of
2010, several weeks after the tidal wave hit the
community.
Creek area. This video was taken in September of
2010, several weeks after the tidal wave hit the
community.
| James Dillon Dawson v. John Dorman, et al |
On September 23, 2010, the law offices of Pillersdorf,
DeRossett and Lane filed a lawsuit against a police officer
in Ludlow, KY for falsifying evidence in order to charge
someone who had nothing to do with the crime.
DeRossett and Lane filed a lawsuit against a police officer
in Ludlow, KY for falsifying evidence in order to charge
someone who had nothing to do with the crime.
The lawsuit alleges that Officer John Dorman collected evidence from a
shoe box at the crime scene, and then collected different fingerprints from
James Dillon Dawson off of a soda can on a different date and place.
Dorman then intentionally submitted the soda can fingerprints labeled as the
same ones taken from the crime scene shoe box, resulting in the indictment,
arrest and pre-trial incarceration of Dawson before a judge dismissed the
criminal case.
The lawsuit also names Ludlow Police Chief A. Wayne Turner and
Assistant Police Chief Benny Johnson. All three defendants are sued in
their official and individual capacities.
You can view the Complaint by clicking HERE.
shoe box at the crime scene, and then collected different fingerprints from
James Dillon Dawson off of a soda can on a different date and place.
Dorman then intentionally submitted the soda can fingerprints labeled as the
same ones taken from the crime scene shoe box, resulting in the indictment,
arrest and pre-trial incarceration of Dawson before a judge dismissed the
criminal case.
The lawsuit also names Ludlow Police Chief A. Wayne Turner and
Assistant Police Chief Benny Johnson. All three defendants are sued in
their official and individual capacities.
You can view the Complaint by clicking HERE.
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
Cambrian Coal Corporation has again been cited for
violations. Below is the most recent violations found
by environmental inspectors from the Department for
Natural Resources
violations. Below is the most recent violations found
by environmental inspectors from the Department for
Natural Resources
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
Jack Spadaro has completed his initial investigation
into the relationship between surface mining
operations in the Harless Creek watershed in Pike
County, Ky. and the severe flooding and damage to
households in the watershed on July 17, 2010.
into the relationship between surface mining
operations in the Harless Creek watershed in Pike
County, Ky. and the severe flooding and damage to
households in the watershed on July 17, 2010.
The law office of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed
a political retaliation case in federal court on behalf of
three Plaintiffs against the Rowan County Property
Valuation Administrator Carmen Black. The Plaintiffs all
assert that they were fired in violation of their First
Amendment Rights of speech and association.
CLICK HERE to read the Complaint.
a political retaliation case in federal court on behalf of
three Plaintiffs against the Rowan County Property
Valuation Administrator Carmen Black. The Plaintiffs all
assert that they were fired in violation of their First
Amendment Rights of speech and association.
CLICK HERE to read the Complaint.
| Rowan County Political Retaliation |
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
The law office of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has
filed a motion to file a third amended complaint in the
lawsuit against two coal companies and their
unknown agents for their mining activities that lead to
tidal wave flooding in the Harless Creek area.
filed a motion to file a third amended complaint in the
lawsuit against two coal companies and their
unknown agents for their mining activities that lead to
tidal wave flooding in the Harless Creek area.
| Breathitt County Floods |
Entitled "4 coal companies settle 2009 mine
lawsuit filed by Breathitt residents," the article is
available on the kentucky.com website HERE.
lawsuit filed by Breathitt residents," the article is
available on the kentucky.com website HERE.
The Lexington Herald-Leader has
published an article on the
Breathitt County Flood settlement.
published an article on the
Breathitt County Flood settlement.
| Pantry, Pillersdorf provide relief for flood victims |
Prestonsburg attorney Ned
Pillersdorf recently met with
University of Kentucky Football
Coach Joker Phillips at a reception
for God's Pantry, and Pillersdorf
learned more about the organization
that has helped a number of his
clients in Pike County to recover
from the devastating floods that hit
the area earlier this year.
Pillersdorf recently met with
University of Kentucky Football
Coach Joker Phillips at a reception
for God's Pantry, and Pillersdorf
learned more about the organization
that has helped a number of his
clients in Pike County to recover
from the devastating floods that hit
the area earlier this year.
Ned Pillersdorf, along with his wife,
Judge Janet Stumbo, recently met
with University of Kentucky Football
Coach Joker Phillips at a reception
for God's Pantry.
Judge Janet Stumbo, recently met
with University of Kentucky Football
Coach Joker Phillips at a reception
for God's Pantry.
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
Judge Eddy Coleman has set a March 5, 2012 jury trial
date for Harless Creek Catastrophe case in Pike
Circuit Court. Eight families will be the plaintiffs in this
first trial
date for Harless Creek Catastrophe case in Pike
Circuit Court. Eight families will be the plaintiffs in this
first trial
| 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.
| Banner Coal Contamination Case |
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed
a lawsuit on behalf of 13 Banner, KY residents
against 10 coal industry defendants. The lawsuit
alleges that the defendants' coal mining activities have
caused the plaintiff's residences to become
contaminated with coal dust and other pollutants.
A copy of the Complaint, filed on August 2, 2011 in
Floyd Circuit Court.
a lawsuit on behalf of 13 Banner, KY residents
against 10 coal industry defendants. The lawsuit
alleges that the defendants' coal mining activities have
caused the plaintiff's residences to become
contaminated with coal dust and other pollutants.
A copy of the Complaint, filed on August 2, 2011 in
Floyd Circuit Court.
| 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.
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
The law firm of Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane has filed
a response to the Defendants' request to inspect the
Plaintiffs' properties and take samples of designated
objects or operations.
The response can be viewed HERE.
a response to the Defendants' request to inspect the
Plaintiffs' properties and take samples of designated
objects or operations.
The response can be viewed 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.
| Suzan Barnette, et al vs. Grizzly Processing & Frasure Creek Mining |
The federal Court issued a ruling on August 22, 2011
which sustains in part and denies in part the
Defendants' motions to dismiss of all of the Plaintiffs'
claims. You can read the ruling HERE.
which sustains in part and denies in part the
Defendants' motions to dismiss of all of the Plaintiffs'
claims. You can read the ruling HERE.
| Federal Judge rules on Coal Dust case. |
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
Faulkner & Flynn, Inc., hydrologists serving as expert
witnesses in the Harless Creek flooding case, have
completed their expert report.
The report can be viewed here:
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
witnesses in the Harless Creek flooding case, have
completed their expert report.
The report can be viewed here:
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane have filed the expert
witness report of Brian K. Rapolt of Genesis
Weather Solutions LLC regarding his meteorological
evaluation of the Harless Creek area at the time of
the flooding.
You can view his report by clicking HERE.
witness report of Brian K. Rapolt of Genesis
Weather Solutions LLC regarding his meteorological
evaluation of the Harless Creek area at the time of
the flooding.
You can view his report by clicking 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.
| Samons v. ADT |
Piilersdorf, DeRossett & Lane filed a lawsuit on behalf
of Elfriede Samons, a 91-year old Floyd County
resident, against security company ADT when the
company failed to properly notify Samons's family after
she fell and injured herself in her home. Though police
were called, Samons lay injured for nearly three hours.
You can read the complaint HERE.
of Elfriede Samons, a 91-year old Floyd County
resident, against security company ADT when the
company failed to properly notify Samons's family after
she fell and injured herself in her home. Though police
were called, Samons lay injured for nearly three hours.
You can read the complaint 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.
| The Harless Creek Catastrophe |
Pillersdorf, DeRossett & Lane have filed a Response
to Cambrian Coal's motion for summary judgment
regarding damages to well water.
You can view the Response by clicking HERE.
The motion will open up in a new window or tab.
to Cambrian Coal's motion for summary judgment
regarding damages to well water.
You can view the Response by clicking HERE.
The motion will open up in a new window or tab.
