With experience spanning federal court, commercial banking, and real estate development, Basil McCoy brings a uniquely diverse perspective to his work with clients.

Basil McCoy is an attorney in Bricker Graydon Wyatt’s Real Estate Practice Group, bringing a diverse background in judicial proceedings, commercial finance, real estate, and financial services to his practice. His experience includes legal research and opinion writing, financial analysis of commercial real estate and business entities, and work involving municipal bonds and debt financing.

During his legal career, Basil served as a judicial intern in the chambers of Judge Karen Caldwell in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. He researched legal issues involving motions and Social Security appeals, drafted opinions for review, and observed civil and criminal proceedings, gaining firsthand insight into the federal court system and the application of law to complex legal matters.

Before entering the legal field, Basil worked as a commercial banking analyst, where he analyzed financial information for commercial real estate properties and limited liability companies seeking debt financing. He prepared financial statements and credit risk reports for executive-level lending decisions and conducted bond analysis on municipal securities. His earlier experience also includes work with a Lexington development company, where he visited construction sites and assisted with project documentation, budgets, and design meetings, as well as experience in financial services and client-focused retail.

Education

University of Kentucky, College of Law, JD, summa cum laude, (2026)

• Elected to the Order of the Coif
• Cali Award for Securities Regulations

Washington and Lee University, BS – Business Administration (2021)

• Head of Marketing and Content Creation, The Radish
• Radio Show Host, Washington and Lee University Radio
• New Member Educator, Phi Gamma Delta