Our firm takes great pride in the trust our clients have in us to choose us to handle their family matters. Our extensive experience in Family Law gives our clients the best opportunity to protect what's most valuable to them.
• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Guardianship
• Visitation
• Paternity
• Guardianships - Juvenile, Elder
Our firm has handled a large number of bankruptcies for individuals living and residing in Northwest Indiana. With our large practice in bankruptcy, we have made filing bankruptcy an easy, understanding, and cost efficient process.
• Personal Chapter 7 & Chapter 13
• Business Chapter 7
Chapter 7, of the United States Bankruptcy Code, is the most common form of bankruptcies filed. It allows an individual or business to be discharged from most debts owed to creditors with the option of retaining specific exempt property.
Chapter 13, of the United States Bankruptcy Code, allows an individual with a sustainable income to reorganize his or her debts through the use of a court approved plan. If the Debtor completes the Court approved plan, a discharge will be granted to the Debtor and Creditors will no longer be permitted to pursue the debt.
As a small firm, we have had the opportunity to take on many different types of Personal Injury Cases. We are proud to have earned the respect of our clients for achieveing results. If you have been injured, suffered trauma, or experienced emotional anguish due to the negligence of others, our firm will fight for what you deserve.
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Slip and Fall
• Wrongful Death
• Property Damage
• Products Liability
• Work Related Accidents
• Motorcycle Injury
• Worker's Compensation
Local businesses in various counties of Northwest Indiana have called upon our firm to handle their legal matters. We have worked and continue to work with small and medium size businesses, limited liability company, and corporations to help these entities achieve their goals and help ensure their future.
• Formation and Business Acquisitions
• Contracts and Buy/Sell Agreements
• General Counsel
• Corporate Representation
• Corporate and Business Litigation
• Incorporation and Business
Start-ups
• LLC, S-Corporations, LLP
Our firm is experienced in drafting and negotiating various purchase agreements, residential and commercial leases, and commercial contracts for both individuals and businesses.
• Commercial/Residential
• Purchase Agreements
• Construction Agreements
• Construction Litigation
• Licensed Closing Agent in the State of Indiana
Our firm provides our clients with exceptional planning for the future. It is important to us to meet the objectives of our clients when drafting and preparing their estate plans. Our firm will strive to give individuals and families an understanding of the law and provide a cost effective plan to help prepare for their futures.
• Estate Planning
• Wills
• Power of Attorney
• Living Trusts
• Living Wills
• Probate & Trust Administration
Our firm provides effective criminal defense to our clients. We understand the life changing consequences that arise from criminal charges and we will strive to protect our clients interests. Some of the following are specific areas of our Criminal Law practice:
• Felonies and Misdemeanors
• Assault and Battery
• Public Intoxication
• Operating while Intoxicated (DUI/DWI)
• Traffic Violations
General Practice covers a variety of areas in order to meet all of our clients' legal needs. A few additional areas of practice we serve clients in can be found below. You may have an issue not specified in our practice areas. If we cannot assist you, we will make every attempt to find someone within our network of legal relationships who can.
• Property Association
• Civil Litigation Collections
• Business/Corporation
• Wage Garnishments
• Attachments
• Medical Malpractice
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