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Zach’s practice areas include:• Elder Law, Estate Planning & Wills• Long term care planning, medicaid & veterans benefits• Real Estate Transactions (residential & commercial)• Business formation• Probate & non-probate transfers

With over 20 years of combined experience in Real Estate Valuation, Mediation and Law Jon  helps Fort Wayne clients understand their interests and how to protect them, Attorney Jon Olinger is the advocate people trust to fight in their corner. He helps the residents of Allen County with matters involving family law, bankruptcy, estate planning, and criminal defense. As a skilled mediator, Jon has worked with individuals,  businesses, and unions to reach negotiations that are as beneficial as possible to all parties involved. Call The Law Office of Jon J. Olinger, LLC today to schedule your free initial case evaluation and get started building your legal strategy.. To learn more about Attorney Olinger, visit his attorney profile on The Law Office of Jon J. Olinger, LLC website:

When facing a divorce or family law matter, it is common to feel like your life is hanging in the balance. Not knowing where things stand or what steps to take next may feel daunting. In this situation, having caring and diligent legal counsel in your corner can provide you peace of mind and make all the difference to you and your case. Shawn Jarrett is a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney. Based out of our Fort Wayne, Indiana family law office, Shawn can represent clients throughout Allen County, Indiana, and nearby.. Shawn attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2008. While in law school, she served as a member of the Law Student Division of the American Bar Association, a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Association, and as an Associate Member of the Mock Trial Board. Prior to studying law, Shawn obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Business Communication from Concordia University in Fort Wayne. During her time in undergraduate school, she served as the Campaign President for Toys for Tots. Shawn is licensed and ready to help clients in the state of Indiana.. Shawn brings over 15 years of legal experience to her role at Stange Law Firm. Before joining Our Fort Wayne, Indiana team, Shawn most recently spent four years working in private practice as a Defense Attorney. In this role, she worked mainly with CHINS defense, criminal defense, and adoptions. She worked hard to represent clients in court and communicated with them effectively to help interpret laws, rulings, and regulations that may affect their case. She also conferred with judges, developed key legal research skills, and worked hard to be well-prepared and organized in her cases. During this time, Shawn has also worked as an independently contracted Defense Attorney for the CHINS Division of the Public Defender’s Office. Shawn also previously worked for the Department of Child Services in Fort Wayne for eight years in various roles including Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, and a Local Office Attorney. Shawn understands the difficult nature of family law cases and is eager to work hard to help her clients get back on their feet.. Outside of her legal work, Shawn enjoys giving back where she can. She has participated in Mudgirl Obstacle Races to support breast cancer charities and has also run a marathon in Alaska supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

The Law Offices of Robert W. Gevers, II P.C. is recommended by clients and peers for the highest standards of integrity, ability and expertise. Serving the Tri State area, our office works as a team of legal professionals. In addition to working closely with specialists and staff, our firm has access to additional legal professionals, including field specialists, private investigators and additional attorneys ready to provide experience and expertise when needed. With his many years of experience as a defense attorney, elected Prosecuting Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney, Robert W. Gevers II will work with you to protect and defend your rights. Experience counts when your future is at stake.. Robert Gevers, a practicing attorney, has spent thirty-three years in the trenches of courtroom justice and the halls of government politics. The touchstones of his career include two terms as an elected District Attorney in Allen County, Indiana, a stint as an Assistant United States Attorney, service as a Senior District Attorney in a rural jurisdiction, court-appointments as a defense attorney for indigent clients in state and federal courts, the founding of a boutique law firm specializing in criminal defense, and a tenure as Dean for Career Services at a law school.. Gevers honed his speaking and writing skills through countless hours of courtroom practice and political leadership. His efforts in both arenas are recognized by his peers in an anonymous survey leading to Gevers’ rating by an independent review organization as accomplished at the highest levels of skillful and ethical representation of clients and constituents.. Recently, Gevers wrote about the Parkland, Florida, school shooting and was recognized “(as) a pioneer for social freedom and rightful representation. His opinions, suggestions, and poignant thoughts are not only thought provoking, but tastefully biting in a way that urges the American people to look at more than just the surface of these recent youth massacres”.. A private practitioner with a thriving law firm, Gevers maintains his appointment as a public defender for clients accused of serious and violent crimes who are unable to afford legal representation. In January 2018, Gevers was selected to represent an indigent client charged with four murders in a death penalty case. Having served as the prosecutor on capital litigation cases, as a committee member of the American Bar Association’s Assessment on the Death Penalty in Indiana, and now as a defense attorney in a capital case, Gevers is uniquely qualified. Gevers also serves on the Board of Directors for the Northern District of Indiana Federal Community Defenders, Inc., and is a member of county and state bar associations.. Though a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Gevers has traveled extensively for representation of clients, as a speaker at conferences, and as a member of state and national organizations. Over the years, he has been a member of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Association, the National District Attorneys Association, the National Association for Criminal Defense Attorneys, the National College for DUI Defense, the International Association of Prosecutors, and the International Association of Forensic Nurses.. His eye for detail, his knowledge of forensics and trial strategy, his insight into the politics of government administration, and his ability to relate to the diversity of a city, enable Gevers to synthesize facts and circumstances into a compelling presentation.. A graduate of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, and Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, Gevers retains connections across the United States with former classmates working in varied industries. As a former Dean of Career Services, Gevers maintains contact with former students and faculty members in every region of the country.

Ted Storer is a civil litigator who tries cases in federal and state courts in Indiana.  Ted has represented numerous clients in jury trials and cases tried to a judge.  Ted has the experience to represent individuals, small businesses and large corporations. He has represented financial institutions in complex collection matters, owners and contractors in construction disputes and businesses in commercial litigation. He has also litigated non-compete cases where the results can significantly impact the businesses and employees subject to the restrictive covenants.. Ted regularly represents clients in human resource matters including harassment and discrimination based on race, age, disability, or gender.  He has assisted clients in resolving disputes over statutory leaves, including the difficult coordination of FMLA, disability and worker’s compensation claims. Ted has tried discrimination cases and represented clients before the EEOC and local employment practice agencies.. Ted’s practice is resolution-focused when possible, but, in those cases where a reasonable resolution is not possible, he has been lead counsel in many jury trials and trials to the bench.. Outside of litigation, Ted also advises clients on other issues related to employment.  He has negotiated and drafted severance packages, and regularly assists employers in creating policies and handbooks to guide their employment practices. Ted has also helped clients by drafting agreements to protect legitimate business interests through restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements and confidentiality and proprietary information contracts.. Ted received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. He then attended the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law where he received his J.D. and graduated with distinction.

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Sean Arata was born and raised in Fort Wayne, and is a proud graduate of South Side High School. He attended Indiana University and received a degree in Journalism. He then went on to the University of Oregon to obtain his law degree, where he was the graduation speaker for his class. During law school, he became certified in mediation for the state of Oregon.. Outside of law, he is heavily involved in the arts, serving as a board member at Arena Dinner Theatre, as well as acting on stages throughout Fort Wayne. He is also a member of the band Downstait, who toured nationally for over a decade, and can be heard on MTV, WWE, AEW, at sporting events, and on video games and commercials.. Sean moved back to Indiana and was admitted to practice law in 2018. He is admitted to practice in Indiana, and before the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Indiana.. He primarily practices Criminal Defense, but also handles Expungements, Protective Orders, Specialized Driving Privileges, and Traffic Infractions, including CDL drivers.

Sadie Dillon-Baatz concentrates her practice in the area of domestic and family law. She assists clients with dissolutions, adoptions, custody disputes, child support issues, and handles adoptions including private, agency and foster adoptions.. Sadie is a Guardian Ad Litem and completed training to serve in this capacity. Her specialized instruction and education as a Guardian Ad Litem included topics such as early childhood and adolescent development and the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect. In addition to enhancing her practice as a family law attorney, this training allows her to represent the best interests of individuals who are unable to represent themselves, including children and incapacitated persons.. She has experience working with parents and guardians in family law cases as a volunteer at the Viola J. Taliaferro Family and Children Mediation Clinic in Bloomington during law school. At the clinic she mediated cases involving custody, parenting time, child support, asset and debt division and other family law related disputes.

My practice is primarily focused in the areas of creditors' rights and commercial/business workout.  I counsel lenders, suppliers, trade creditors, and businesses with regard to numerous issues in bankruptcy.  I also represent consumer mortgage lending companies and advise them concerning loss mitigation opportunities and workout in bankruptcy.  I also regularly assist lenders with banking compliance issues and other regulatory matters.  In addition, I provide general business, personal and commercial representation.  I have also had the recent opportunity to provide estate planning services.. Any testimonial, review or endorsement received does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter.

My law practice focuses broadly on trust and estate matters in both the planning and administration stages.  My practice includes income tax, in addition to, transfer tax planning.  I represent corporate and individual fiduciaries outside of court and also before the court for various matters including petitions for instruction, modifications, approval of accounts or termination and discharge.  I also represent beneficiaries of trusts or estates to assert beneficial interests in property and damages for breaches of trust.  I represent petitioners in guardianship proceedings to obtain court authority to help an incapacitated person.  I am licensed to practice law in both Indiana and Ohio and before the United States Tax Court.  I am board certified as an Indiana trust and estate lawyer by the Trust and Estate Specialty Board.  I am AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.. I have extensive accounting and tax background from my education and work experience more than a dozen years before I became a licensed attorney.  A natural progression of my passion for problem solving continues today in helping individuals plan their estates, helping with administration issues and effectively avoiding (or efficiently resolving) disputes or disagreements along the way.

Mr. Ghilardi received his B.A. in Criminal Justice from Ball State University in 2009. He earned his J.D. from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in 2012, where he graduated cum laude. He is admitted to practice in both the State of Indiana and the State of Michigan as well as in the U.S. District Court in Northern Indiana.. Mr. Ghilardi lives in Fort Wayne with his wife and three children. They attend Sonrise Church where Mr. Ghilardi volunteers with the worship team.. Mr. Ghilardi is a member of the Allen County Bar Association.

Mike began practicing law in 2002 in Fort Wayne and the surrounding counties.  Mike has focused his scope of legal practice to all issues involving family law, which include dissolution (divorce), post-dissolution modifications, child support matters, parenting time, custody, paternity, guardianships, and adoption.  Mike and his law partner Perry Shilts have been named as Top Lawyers in Fort Wayne in the divorce area of law.In Mike's family law practice he strongly emphasizes the benefits of working toward a well-crafted settlement (usually time and money).  While Mike encourages his clients to work toward a successful agreement, he also understands that some matters will just not settle (for various reasons), and that it is necessary to take the matter to trial.  With his fourteen-plus years of litigation experience, Mike is confident in his abilities inside the Courtroom and the preparation that is required to assist his clients in meeting their goals.  Mike is committed and focused to provide his clients, along with Perry's clients, the attention they require and deserve.  After meeting with Mike, you will understand and appreciate the dedication he has for you and the willingness and desire to see that your legal needs are met.. In addition to Mike's family law practice, he also is a licensed family law mediator and arbitrator.  As a mediator, Mike is always working to assist the parties and their attorneys in working toward a well crafted settlement agreement with the hope of keeping them from having to take the matter to court.. When Mike is not assisting his clients, he is spending time with his wife and his two daughters.  He is also an avid outdoorsman and escapes to the tranquility of woods and water during his limited free time.  In addition to enjoying nature, Mike loves to attend baseball games and to support his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs.  In addition to following the Cubs, Mike roots for and backs all Chicago sport teams.. Follow this link to hear commonly asked questions of Mike on the Business Leader Spotlight radio spot:

Matt Chapel is not your typical Attorney. He is a veteran and, as a trial lawyer, he has a winning track record of bringing results to his clients. Most importantly, he takes your case personally and you can be confident that he will use his trial experience, as well as his experience as a Marine to give your case the attention it deserves for the best possible results.

Marian Welling was admitted to the Indiana, Missouri and Illinois Bars in 1994 after graduating from St. Louis University School of Law. She joined a busy consumer bankruptcy firm and specialized in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies in St. Louis, Missouri and East St. Louis, Illinois. She returned to her Fort Wayne, Indiana roots in 2000 and continued her consumer bankruptcy specialty practice.Marian is also a member of the Volunteer Lawyers Program of Northeast Indiana, providing pro bono legal services for indigent clients. She also serves as a board member and past president of Vincent Village, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing, education and social services for homeless families.Marian is one of Indiana’s most trusted bankruptcy lawyers, with a career dedicated to helping individuals recover from debilitating debt and a reputation built upon quality legal representation at affordable rates. Marian’s expertise distinguishes her as an authority on personal finance and bankruptcy. To ensure her clients receive the highest quality of legal representation, she actively works each and every case her firm represents.Marian takes the time to get to know all of her clients and understand their case inside and out. You will also see that Marian is very passionate about the work she does and the clients she represents. She is known for her zealous and effective representation of clients facing foreclose, garnishments, and lawsuits. With over 20 years of experience, she has helped hundreds of clients find relief from debilitating debt, wage garnishment and harassing debt collection calls, while protecting their personal property and helping them restore their credit score.If you are struggling with debt, Marian Welling may be able to help. Take the first step on securing a bright financial future that is debt free and full of opportunity by calling now to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

Marcus A. Heminger concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business law and securities law. He has extensive experience in private and registered public securities offerings, SEC reporting compliance, and NYSE and NASDAQ regulatory compliance.

M. Bruce Scott is the managing partner at Scott & Aplin LLC. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in September, 1962 and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana until his family moved to Decatur, Indiana in 1977. He received his B.A. from Wabash College in 1985 and received his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1988. He has been a member of the Indiana State Bar Association since 1988 and is a member of the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions of Indiana. Mr. Scott is a registered Civil and Domestic Mediator. Mr. Scott served as General Counsel for the Adams County Department of Family and Children Services from 1997 to 2004 and was the Chairman of the Juvenile Law Committee of the Family Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association. He has written articles and lectured for Continuing Legal Education Seminars regarding both business and family law. Mr. Scott is a member of the Allen County and Whitley County Bar Associations and was a member of the Adams County Bar Association (1992 President). Mr. Scott is an active member of the Fort Wayne and surrounding Communities. He is a member of the finance committee for Canterbury School.  He is a member of the Waynedale Masonic Lodge and Past Master of Decatur Masonic Lodge. He is a member of both the Scottish (Past TPM) and York Rite Masonic Bodies and the Mizpah Shrine. Mr. Scott has also been very active in his church, Trinity Episcopal Church (Vestry – Past Junior and Senior Warden). He is also an active member of the Whitley County Camp of Gideon’s.

Jeremy N. Gayed focuses his practice on patent litigation, licensing, and prosecution, as well as trademark services and general intellectual property and commercial litigation. Mr. Gayed handles a broad variety of patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition, breach of contract, and ERISA litigation matters.

I’m a family law attorney who understands the needs of my clients. I will provide you with clear communication and compassion while guiding you through the tough issues that you are dealing with. I’m here to help you get the best possible outcome.

I've been practicing law in Indiana since 1990.  At Foster Law Office we are dedicated to satisfying our clients concerns through the most stressful situations.  We fight to win, and believe that no case is too small, and no case is too difficult.  We are available 24/7, are conveniently located, and offer a free initial consultation.  Payment plans are also available.. We specialize in the following areas:. Family Law - Custody, divorce,  same sex divorce, modifications of existing Court Orders, child support and parenting time issues/modifications, CHINS cases, paternity, emancipation, failure to pay support, failure to abide with visitation orders, college contribution, as well as contempt.. Criminal Law - Felonies: sex offenses, any and all crimes of violence, drug cases from using to dealing, white and blue collar offenses, probation violations, and sentence modifications, etc.  Misdemeanors: drunk driving offenses, crimes of violence - both civil and domest battery, drug cases, modification of  probation, driving while suspended, probation violations, etc.. On a personal note, I have been married for over 25 years and have two sons.  I graduated from Glendale University College of Law, Glendale, California in1980, played college football at Michigan State University, played minor league baseball, graduated from Engineer Officer Candidate School and served a year in Viet Nam as the company commander of a combat engineer company, and was a member of the Screen Actors Guild in Los Angeles.  If you want someone to represent you who has life experiences, and is not afraid to fight, call me today.. .    Calls answered 24/7.

I was born and raised in Anderson, Indiana, the son of a carpenter and a homemaker.  I attended Lapel High School in Lapel, Indiana and then went on to Indiana University and obtained a degree in Telecommunications and English.  During the summers between school I worked for my dad's construction company.  At IU, I worked toward my dream of being a TV broadcaster.  But somewhere on the way, Law became my calling.  In Law School at Valparaiso University, I developed a passion for criminal law when I interned with a criminal defense lawyer in Porter County.. After graduation from law school, I took my first job as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Daniel Heath of the Allen County Superior Court.  I then went to work for a criminal defense firm in Fort Wayne before starting my own firm along with others, in 2001.  Since then, Jeffrey Terrill and Albert Anzini, III have joined us.  We continue to defend the accused with passion.. I am happily married since 1999 and have three children who are my purpose in life.  I am a tortured Chicago Cubs fan as well, but love every minute of it.

I joined Truitt Law Offices in 2018 after aerning my J.D. from Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern Pettit College of Law. However, my association with the law firm dates all the way back to childhood. My father, Richard, established the firm over 40 years ago.. Today, I combines the practice of law with a role as administrator of the firm’s three offices in Indiana. Those duties include client intake and responsibility for the firm’s marketing as well as handling cases.. Truitt Law Offices practice is focused solely on personal-injury cases and a commitment to carrying forward the ideals of client service that I learned from my father while growing up.

I am the anti-attorney.  I buck the system at every turn because I believe the system is broken.  I have seen the old way of dictating to families and business owners how their plans should work.  I've seen how attorneys run roughshod over clients.  Enough is enough.. I want to protect my family.  I want to know the rules and the options.  I want to decide what is best and understand the documents I sign.  I want to work with my advisors, not be a victim.  I want things to be as easy as possible on my family when I can no longer take care of them.. I believe most people feel the same way.  That's why I started Grunden Law Office.  My goal is to make the estate planning process easy and comfortable by explaining the rules of the road; offering advice; empowering my clients to protect their families; deliverying a complete plan that accomplishes their goals; and follow-up to be there as things change.. No fluff.  No confusing legal jargon.  My passion is to building lasting client relationships with clients who feel they have real choices and understand how their plan works.  Help when it's needed and periodic reviews to ensure a lasting legacy.  Security and comfort in knowing it's taken care of.  That's my passion and my promise.

I am passionate about justice and strive to give each case in my office the individual care and concern it deserves.  My passion for justice carries over to non-professional activities as well.  I am the on the boards of the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace, Arab Fest - Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne for Refugees and the Freedom House.  I am also a member of the National Lawyers Guild.

I am a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana and graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School. I was fortunate enough to receive an Evans Scholarship for college from my experience as a caddie and academic standing. I utilized my business degree by working for Lincoln Financial Group in its Fort Wayne Reinsurance Department before beginning law school. Prior to joining the firm, I had the opportunity to clerk for the Honorable Judge Craig Bobay and the Honorable Judge Thomas J. Felts for Allen Circuit Court in Fort Wayne and to work in the Corporate Legal Affairs Division of Luxottica Retail in Mason, Ohio.  I am trained in Collaborative Law to compliment my domestic relations area of practice for dissolutions.

I am a business lawyer with the Fort Wayne, Indiana law firm Barnes & Thornburg, LLP. My practice consists of counseling businesses — in legal and business issues — in the growth and success of their ventures. There is really no area of business law I don’t do (with the exception of patent prosecution), but my passion is for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate transactions and other transactions involving the buying, selling and expansion or winding down of business. Within those types of transactions are many areas of law — including, tax, employment, real estate, trademark, copyright, licensing, franchising and nonprofit law.