Nick is a Member of Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Lexington office where he focuses on real estate development. Nick helps his clients through every stage of a real estate transaction and the entitlement phase of property ownership. He has worked in various aspects of the Bourbon Industry whether it is helping distillers or aging operations open new locations, helping their product find its way into the hands of the end users, or facilitating new tourism ventures that help promote the current Golden Age of Bourbon.
Whether he’s working with a local bank or a large developer, Nick aims to develop a rapport with his client that’s focused on positive results and informed decisions. He serves property owners, developers, and businesses throughout Kentucky and represents them before state regulatory agencies and courts.
For his accomplishments on behalf of clients, Nick has been honored as a “Best Lawyers in America” in a litany of different practice areas.
Real Estate: Nick helps his clients through every stage of a real estate transaction and the entitlement phase of property ownership. He works with local officials to ensure that his clients are able to achieve their end goals for the development and use of their property.
Business Litigation: Nick provides responsive, knowledgeable counsel to a variety of businesses, across a range of matters. He guides clients tactically through every phase of a dispute, from initial hearings through settlement negotiation and trial.
University of Kentucky College of Law, 2007, J.D.
Wake Forest University, 2004, B.S.
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Kentucky
Kentucky Bar Association
Fayette County Bar Association
Commerce Lexington’s Public Policy Council, Board Chair, 2026
Homebuilders Association of Kentucky, Board Member
Horse Country, Secretary
Gatton Park at Town Branch, Board Member
Best Lawyers in America®: Animal Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Eminent Domain & Condemnation Law, 2022-present; Land Use & Zoning, 2026
Kentucky Rising Stars® Honoree, 2017, 2021 – 2022
Zone Ordinance Text Amendment
SKO represented a client in obtaining approval for a text amendment completely rewriting the Office, Industry and Research Park (P-2) zone converting it into the University Research Campus (P-2) zone.
Tax Incremental Finance Approval
SKO represented a client throughout the Tax Incremental Finance approval process at the state and local levels for a mixed use development in a University Research Park.
Annexation and Zone Change for Multi-Family and Single-Family Residential
SKO represented multiple clients in the acquisition, annexation, zone change, and all related development plan approvals for several multi-family and single-family residential projects throughout Kentucky, most recently in Fayette County, Scott County, and Bourbon County.
Zone Changes for Multi-Family Residential
SKO represented clients in the acquisition, zone change, and all related development plan approvals for several student housing apartment projects throughout Kentucky.
Equine Tourism
SKO aided in the creation and formation of a non-profit Equine Tourism entity designed to garner tourism onto Central Kentucky horse farms and increase fan support and awareness in the sport of horse racing.
Zone Change for Mixed-Use Development
SKO obtained a zone change and all related development plan approvals for a national Retail Outfitter and Mixed-Use Development in Lexington.
Zone Change for Enterprise Zone Mixed-Use Development and Distillery
SKO obtained a zone change and all related approvals for a new Mixed-Use Development and distillery on Whiskey Row in Downtown Louisville.
Real Estate Litigation
SKO obtained a summary judgment at Fayette Circuit Court for a zone change appeal filed by protesting neighbors to a zone change and new development.
Zone Change for Mixed-Use Development
SKO represented clients in the acquisition, zone change, development plan approvals, and all related permitting for a 50-acre Mixed-Use Development including retail, office space, and multi-family residential uses.
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