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Early Life and Education

Harry B. Borders was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his undergraduate degree in engineering from the University of Louisville before attending law school at the University of Kentucky. He graduated in the top ten percent of his class in 1991, marking the beginning of his legal career (Borders).

Career

Harry Borders joined the family law firm, Borders & Borders, PLC, in 1991. The firm, originally founded by his father, J. David Borders, primarily focuses on real estate law. Harry specializes in real estate closings, the formation of limited liability companies and corporations, and IRS section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. He is a recognized expert in his field and frequently instructs real estate law courses at the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors (KREIA).

Harry is a member of both the Louisville and Kentucky Bar Associations and is actively involved in the Kentucky Real Estate Investors Association (KREIA).

Community Involvement

Beyond his legal practice, Harry Borders is deeply committed to community service, particularly through his work with Hand in Hand Ministries. Harry travels annually to Belize, Central America, where he participates in building homes and infrastructure for impoverished communities. His work in Belize is part of a larger mission to provide hope and essential services to those in need. Through his efforts, Harry has helped bring sustainable development and improve living conditions for many families in the region (Borders) (Borders). His dedication to service has earned him several accolades, including the 2007 Bell Award for outstanding community service from WLKY’s Spirit of Louisville Foundation and the Marilyn G. Curtin Spirit Award in 2005 and 2008 (Borders).

Personal Life

Harry is a father of four and remains actively involved in his local community, contributing both his time and legal expertise to various charitable organizations and initiatives in Louisville (Borders). Harry and his wife, Jill Borders, are avid sailors, often spending their free time on the water, exploring new destinations and enjoying the tranquility of sailing (Borders).