David Karnes

David Karnes

Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.
  • Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law ...
  • Indiana, Indiana
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Biography

Mr. Karnes was born in Norfolk, Virginia and he graduated from Tabernacle Baptist School, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mr. Karnes received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-law from Bob Jones University in 1996. He received his law degree from the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, magna cum laude in 2001. Mr. Karnes was a Note Development Editor on the Indiana Law Review and participated in National Moot Court Competition. He has also completed a 40 hour civil mediation training and received the Francis J. Feeney, Jr. Tax award.

Mr. Karnes’ professional memberships include the Muncie Bar Association, the Indiana Bar Association and the American Bar Association. David and his wife, Tara, reside in Selma, Indiana with their four children, Brayden, Brandt, Bracken and Bryce.

Mr. Karnes is highly active in the Muncie Community. He is currently on the Lifestream Services Board of Directors; First Choice for Women Board - Vice Chair; and on the governance committees of the United Way of Delaware County and the Soup Kitchen of Muncie. Past Board Memberships include the United Way of Delaware County and Hillcroft Services. Mr. Karnes enjoys being involved in coaching soccer for Burris, and watching his sons play basketball and soccer.

Mr. Karnes is a member of Grace Baptist Church, Muncie, Indiana and has served as a deacon and deacon chairman during his 20+ year membership.

Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Indiana
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Indiana
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Professional Experience
Partner
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.
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Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
J.D. (2001) | Law
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Activities: Indiana Law Review, National Moot Court Competition, Civil Mediation Training
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Professional Associations
Indiana State Bar
Member
Current
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Muncie Bar Association
Past President 2012-2013
Current
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Website
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.
Contact & Map
324 W Jackson St
Muncie, IN 47305
Telephone: (765) 288-8950
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.
324 W Jackson St
Muncie, IN 47305
Toll-Free: (765) 288-8950