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Law Offices of J. Douglas Angel. Munster, Indiana, United States of America. Admitted to the Indiana Bar October 1976 – Present (43+ yrs). I have been a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1990, making me one of 1600 attorneys in the United States to be recognized by both judges and other attorneys as a preeminent family law practitioner for his high level of knowledge, skill, and integrity. I have been repeatedly selected by his peers for inclusion in both The Best Lawyers in America and Indiana Super Lawyers since 2007 in the field of Family Law, and I am Family Law Mediator in the State of Indiana.. I have been and continues to be a presenter and chairman of numerous continuing legal education seminars in the area of family law, and am recognized by both judges and other lawyers for his leadership in improving the quality of legal services which are provided to families in Northwest Indiana.. Law concentration: civil litigation, 80+% family law matters, registered Family Law Mediator. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS. -Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1990-Master Emeritus, Calumet American Inn of Court-Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007 in the field of Family Law-Selected by his peers for inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers® since 2007 in the field of Family Law-Member, Family Law Section of American Bar Assoc.-Member, Family & Juvenile Law Section of Indiana State Bar Assoc.-Founder, Former Chair (multiple terms) and Member, Family & Juvenile Law Section of Lake County Bar Assoc. (LCBA)-Member, Litigation Section of ABA-Member, Section of Litigation Committee on Domestic Relations & Family Law Litigation, Committee on Trial Practice, and Committee on Individual & Small Firms of ABA-Former Member, Practice and Procedure Committee of LCBA-Former Member, Board of Managers of LCBA-Former Member, Steering Committee on Family Law for Indiana CLE Forum. RANGE OF EXPERIENCETrial experience includes serving as lead counsel from initial intake to judgment in numerous jury and bench trials, including predominantly contested family law cases; expert testimony on substantive areas of family law; retained by other attorneys to prepare qualified domestic relations orders and on family law related issues in bankruptcy court; consultation with other attorneys in family law cases at both state and federal trial and appellate levels; prosecution and defense of appellate proceedings, including oral argument before the Indiana Supreme Court; former Court Coordinator and Temporary Judge Lake Circuit Court conducting pre-trial conferences, developing and implementing case-flow management and docket control systems, developing and implementing modifications to local practices to satisfy requirements of federally and state mandated operational guidelines and record keeping systems; former public defender in Gary City and Lake County Courts; and, former Assistant Lake County Attorney.

If you are about to start a business venture, buy or sell a business, purchase commercial or residential real estate, sell commercial or residential real estate, develop commercial real estate, or become involved in litigation involving business and/or real estate disputes, calling Scott Yahne is a good place to start. Development deals and litigation in the areas of business and real estate constitute the bulk of Scott’s practice. Organization and attention to detail drives Scott in everything he does, particularly when dealing with the complexities of business and real estate transactions and trial work. Since commencing his legal career in 1992, Scott has developed considerable experience in business and real estate matters and is well respected throughout Northwest Indiana. In cultivating and developing his practice, Scott has established contacts with many business and community leaders that inure to the benefit of his clients. Scott was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and attended R. Nelson Snider High School, graduating in 1985. Thereafter, Scott attended Indiana University in Bloomington, obtaining a B.A. in Political Science in 1989. For Scott, a Hoosier at heart, the Indiana experience was impossible to shake; Scott decided to remain in Bloomington for an additional three years to attend Law School. In 1992, Scott obtained his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University School of Law and thereafter obtained his license to practice law in the State of Indiana. Scott and his wife, Seda, live in St. John and are the exceedingly proud parents of two sons, Truman and Preston. Scott can often be found in his garden, tending to his vegetables and flowers in his suit as he unwinds from the day, much to the consternation of Seda. Scott is very involved in his sons’ activities, having coached baseball, basketball and soccer. Scott is committed to working with young people and has worked with young people in varying contexts having organized and delivered educational programs to many area schools. Scott is often appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem for children involved in Court proceedings (e.g. custody determination proceedings, parental rights termination proceedings, visitation proceedings). Scott is very involved with the Lake County Bar Association and Indiana State Bar Association, having been elected to serve as President of the LCBA for 2008 and on the ISBA Board of Governors in 2013. Scott has been recognized as one of the top annual providers of Pro Bono services to clients in need of a helping hand in Lake County. Additionally, Scott often sits as Judge pro tempore for several Courts in Lake County.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Munster and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Munster and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Munster and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Munster and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Munster and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Munster and surrounding areas.