Indianapolis Lawyers

Gary is the Chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group. He advises clients in all areas of employment and labor law. Gary's strengths are his responsiveness and his ability to communicate complex subjects in a straightforward and understandable way.

Gary represents a wide range of clients, including steel manufacturers, automotive suppliers, health-care providers, municipalities, print shops, agribusiness, construction companies, and food producers. He has represented and advised clients in over twenty U.S. states and Canada. Although Gary’s primary expertise is employment and labor law, many clients seek Gary’s advice on a wide range of legal issues because...

Gregory L. Fumarolo graduated from Indiana University School of Business in 1975 and Indiana University School of Law (Indianapolis) in 1978. His legal career began in 1978 as an Allen Superior Court Law Clerk. Fumarolo was Chief Deputy Prosecutor of Allen County from 1983 to 1986, but the vast majority of his career has been in the criminal defense arena either via private practice or as a public defender, primarily in Allen County.

His practice has included death penalty litigation, appellate practice, trial practice and as court appointed lawyer in CHINS and TPR cases. Mr. Fumarolo’s career as a public defender...

Matt Chapel is a Trial Lawyer based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is a National Institute for Trial Advocacy Master Advocate and studied under Gerry Spence. Practicing criminal defense in Fort Wayne, Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio, Matt brings 23 years of experience to every case. Matt is a former U.S. Marine. Why is this significant? Because Matt brings his fighting spirit to every case - including yours.

Caleb Peery is a member of the litigation team where he handles matters involving insurance defense, commercial litigation premises liability, products liability, collections, and contract disputes. He has experience with the court system, as he spent time following law school clerking for the Honorable Jennifer DeGroote and the Honorable Andrew Williams in Allen County Superior Court. During law school, he was a judicial intern for the Honorable Rossie Alston at the Albert V. Bryan U.S. Courthouse in Alexandria, VA and for the Honorable Daniel Ortiz in Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, VA.

Lewis Ostermeyer is part of our business transactions team assisting with drafting and reviewing of contracts, regulatory compliance, and due diligence. He also supports business clients with general corporate matters, including advising on business structure and entity formation. Prior to joining the firm, Lewis spent two years as a Legislative Assistant for the Indiana House of Representatives, where he worked alongside three state legislators and staffed the Courts and Criminal Code Committee and other criminal justice committees and councils. He also has worked in the Allen County Voter Registration Office and in the office of the Allen County Board of Commissioners.

John Frandsen works with our transaction group which serves business clients of all sizes from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies. The group provides assistance with entity selection for new businesses, the drafting of operating agreements, bylaws and shareholder agreements, and the sale and purchase of businesses, including the due diligence process and the enforceability of non-competition agreements in connection with the sale of a business.

Brian focuses his practice in the areas of wills and trusts, the avoidance or reduction of estate, inheritance, and generation-skipping taxes. He also consults business owners regarding the choice of entity issues, valuation issues, buy-sell agreements, and business succession issues. A Fort Wayne native, Brian practiced for over twenty years assisting estate planning clients in the State of Florida prior to joining Barrett McNagny. Brian is licensed to practice law in the states of Indiana, Florida, and Arizona (inactive).

Jennifer Naue attended IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law. After living in Indianapolis for a few years, Jennifer Naue practiced in White County and Benton County before making the move to Kosciusko County to be closer to her family. Jennifer invested in the community and strives for excellence in her legal representation. Jennifer Naue practices primarily in Kosciusko County and Marshall County, but for certain legal issues she can provide legal services across Indiana. Upon admission to practice law, Jennifer Naue began her legal career as a staff attorney for the Department of Child Services. After working for the State...

Brandon focuses his practice in the area of real estate and land use law where he assists clients with the purchase and sale of real estate, commercial and residential leasing, development agreements, land use planning, and zoning. Prior to joining the firm, Brandon worked for the City of Fort Wayne where he practiced in the areas of utility, regulatory and municipal law. He has experience with the negotiation, review and/or preparation of contracts for real estate acquisitions, drafting and enforcing local ordinances and compliance with state regulatory requirements.

Maria works with the family and domestic law team assisting clients with dissolutions, adoptions and guardianships. The team also is experienced at handling custody and child support issues, paternity issues and acting in the role of a guardian ad litem.

Jake Gattuso focuses his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, and real estate law. He has experience working with businesses of various sizes, and represents clients in the initial formation stages, and provides day-to-day operational counsel such as providing assistance with respect to the negotiation and drafting of third-party contracts, internal governance matters. Similarly, he represents clients in the growth or fundraising stages, by providing guidance for private placements, Regulation D securities offerings, and similar matters involving state “blue-sky” laws and federal securities laws compliance. Further, Jake assists clients buying and selling businesses of various sizes. Additionally, Jake represents...

Connor Fleck concentrates his practice in the area of intellectual property where he assists clients with filing for patents, securing trademarks and helping to register and enforce copyrights. While obtaining his undergraduate degree Connor worked as a Design Engineer for a manufacture of cast aluminum automotive parts in Ohio and was a mechanical engineering intern at Steel Dynamics, Inc.

James E. "Jef" Fifer is the founding attorney of Fifer Law Office and has experience in a wide variety of legal areas. Jef primarily concentrates his practice now in the area of criminal defense. He was also the Town Attorney for the towns of Georgetown from 1992 to 2004 and Greenville from 1994 to 2004.

Jef received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University in 1982 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville in 1986. Jef is admitted to practice law both in Indiana and Kentucky.

He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, Floyd...

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Robert A. Langer’s journey into law was shaped by personal adversity and the influence of his father, Steve Langer. As a child, Robert struggled with dyslexia, a learning disability that made reading and writing difficult. Through the advocacy and unwavering belief of his father, Robert was able to overcome these challenges, not only graduating from high school but also developing a deep passion for helping others in need. This personal experience ignited Robert’s drive to become an attorney and fight for individuals who feel powerless. Today, Robert represents victims of medical malpractice and personal injury, drawing from his own experiences to...

A partner at Barrett McNagny, Phil focuses his practice on business transactions, business succession planning, federal and state taxation, estate planning, probate matters, and estate administration. Phil also advises business owners regarding the choice of entity issues, valuation issues, buy-sell agreements, and business succession issues.

Courtney’s practice involves working closely with her clients to provide services for dissolutions of marriage, post-decree issues, or other family matters. Courtney advocates for families in need of guardianships over protected adults and minor children. BACKGROUND Courtney was born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana. Courtney sits on the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission as President and is the representative for Porter County. She also sits on the Advisory Board for Thorgren Tool & Molding, Co. Inc. in Valparaiso. EDUCATION She is a graduate of Purdue University with a liberal arts degree, and furthered her education at Valparaiso University with a degree in education, German, and...

Crown Point Estate Planning Attorney

I'm a Crown Point lawyer serving people in Northwest Indiana's great cities and towns, including Crown Point, Gary, Merrillville, Hammond, Highland, Schererville, Dyer, Hobart and all the other cities and towns in Lake County and Porter County. Call me for a free initial consultation at (219) 713-0322.

Office located in Crown Point, Indiana. Telephone (219) 663-7400. Adam Decker has practiced law in Crown Point since 1994.

I handle employment discrimination, social security disability, criminal, worker's compensation, civil rights and police misconduct cases, wills and estates and personal injury matters. I have been practicing law for 18 years.

Tamara is a 1986 graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School and a partner in the law practice of Banik & Renner in Elkhart Indiana. Her practice focuses on Employment Discrimination, Bankruptcy (personal and business) and Social Security Disability. She has successfully represented employees in employment related matters involving major corporations such as Coca-Cola, Forrest River, Pharmacia-Upjohn, Memorial Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital, Teacher's Credit Union, and other national businesses as well as other Elkhart and South Bend Indiana businesses. The most successful representation occurs when an employee seeks guidance prior to being discharged! It is important...

In 2013,2014, 2015 and 2016 Levy & Dubovich was named one of the Best Law Firms in U.S. News and World Report. Attorney Debra Lynch Dubovich is a Certified Family Law Specialist as certified by the Family Law Certification Board. Her practice focuses on family law and appellate cases.

Charles Parkinson has been licensed to practice in Indiana since 1998. Since then, he has practiced primarily in the areas of employment, real estate, business law, and litigation. In addition, he has spoken to numerous groups on topics ranging from employment wage and hour laws to planning and zoning.

Our focus is on Bankruptcies in 3 States: Indiana, Ohio, & Michigan.

Katy Wrona is an estate planning lawyer serving Northern Indiana, including South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Goshen and surrounding areas, as well as Northwestern Ohio, including Bowling Green, Perrysburg, Toledo, Maumee, Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. Services include drafting of wills, living wills, trust documents, powers of attorney and real estate deeds. A native of Bowling Green, Ohio, Katy has lived in the South Bend area since 2002. Katy and her husband Brian reside with their family in Granger, Indiana.

Nicole A. Bennett is a partner and owner of Westland & Bennett P.C., with her husband, Dave. "I am honored to work every day alongside the smartest person I've ever known - even though he doesn't believe me" Nicole grew up on the west side of Lansing, Michigan, in the small town of Potterville, aka "Gizzard City." Nicole knew she wanted to be an attorney when she was 13. This goal led Nicole to Alma College in Alma, Michigan where she graduated cum laude in 1994, having earned her bachelor's degree in 3 years. Nicole then moved to NWI to attend Valparaiso...

Attorney Eduardo Fontanez was born and raised in Northwest Indiana.

Attorney Eduardo Fontanez handles many different types of legal matters throughout Northwest Indiana (ex: Crown Point, Merrillville, Whiting, East Chicago, Hammond, Griffith, Gary) and the surrounding counties.

The office is less than a mile away from the expressway which makes it convenient for clients.
I hope we can resolve any issue you may need. I and my staff, here at the Law Office of Eduardo Fontanez, are focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to exceed your expectations.

Siesky Law Firm, PC services clients in the areas personal injury law, employment law, False Claims Act cases and civil litigation. Lane has been named a Super Lawyer for years 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Lane obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology with a Minor in Psychology from Indiana University in 1995. He went on to graduate from Indiana Law in 1998. After law school, Lane was admitted to practice law in both Indiana and Illinois. He first joined an insurance defense law firm and then transitioned to primarily a plaintiff’s practice.

Lane has resolved cases in a variety of...

Ryan Hatfield is an attorney at Hatfield Law in Evansville, IN, and serves as a State Representative in the Indiana General Assembly. As an experienced trial lawyer, Ryan represents clients in a wide range of matters in state and federal courts. Prior to joining Hatfield Law, he served as a Deputy Prosecutor in Vanderburgh County prosecuting felony drug cases, sexual assaults, and homicides. He also served as an instructor at the Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and as prosecutor for the Vanderburgh County Treatment Courts and Veterans Court.

As State Representative, Ryan serves as a member of the following...

Lea P. Shelemey is a solo practitioner in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She received her Juris Doctor from Valparaiso Indiana School of Law in 2001, with a concentration in Alternate Dispute Resolution. She received her undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science) from Valparaiso University, magna cum laude, in 1998 with majors in both philosophy and psychology. Attorney Shelemey is a registered Mediator, a Collaborative Law Attorney, and a Guardian ad litem. Her subsequent training and education included mediation training for domestic relations cases in 2002 and civil cases in 2004. Additionally she received guardian...

Indiana Lawyers Nancy Moore Tiller & Associates take pride in providing clients with special, personal attention to their cases. For over 25 years we have represented individuals, families, and small business in a variety of legal matters. Nancy Moore Tiller & Associates provides legal counsel in a variety of personal injury and medical malpractice law matters, including all types of bodily injury from auto accidents, semi accidents, wrongful death, slip and fall premises liability, aviation accidents. Failure to diagnose disease or condition, hospital and Physician negligence Prenatal, Birth & Delivery Injuries,Brain Damage, Negligent prescription of medications or medical devices, radiation...

I'm a criminal defense attorney who believes everyone deserves a second chance. At Baber & Baber, P.C., we help people across Indiana take back control of their lives through statewide expungement and criminal defense services in Whitley County, Kosciusko County, Huntington County, and Noble County. Whether you're looking to clear your criminal record, restore your gun rights, or fight a current charge, our job is to guide you through it with clarity and confidence. As a former public defender, I’ve handled everything from misdemeanors to serious felonies, and have a lot of trial experience. Today, we work with clients in Indiana, offering: ...

Susan is a ball of fire attorney who will listen to you. She has plenty of life experience and is easy to talk to. Susan has her own practice, has flexible hours and takes on a variety of cases. Her extensive experience in manufacturing management is a valuable asset to her corporate clients. She's licensed in both Indiana and Illinois. Give Sue a call for a free consultation - 219-663-2588

I am originally from Knoxville, TN. I moved to Louisville for law school and I loved the city. In law school, I was very interested in the classes I took on business law. My practice is generally related to defense and litigation. My personal hobbies include running (3 marathons), woodworking and sports.

Robert J. Boughter, the founder of Boughter Sinak, LLC, dedicates his life to the representation of people seriously injured or killed in accidents and on the job. He is known as “The Fighter” because of his aggressive and straightforward approach to representing his clients in and out of court. Mr. Boughter prides himself on being honest, tenacious and loyal. He has a vast range of experience, having successfully prosecuted almost every type of injury or death case imaginable – from trucking accidents to chemical explosions. Mr. Boughter was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He received his undergraduate degrees in criminology...