PRACTICE AREAS



PERSONAL INJURY

The results of personal injury or wrongful death can be devastating, both financially and emotionally.  When you or a loved one are the victim of the negligence of another, you need an attorney who is skilled and experienced in this difficult area of law.  We have the experience, dedication and resources to handle a wide variety of personal injury cases, including automobile, motorcycle and truck accidents; defective products; dog bites; medical malpractice; nursing home negligence; toxic exposure; traumatic brain injuries; unsafe premises; unsafe workplaces; and wrongful death.


ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

Our firm has considerable experience in all aspects of estate planning and probate, from the drafting of simple wills to complex estate planning and probate administration. We are accustomed to representing clients in such matters as the preparation of wills or codicils; the establishment of various types of trusts; probate/estate administration; and various other aspects of estate planning, including financial and tax planning.


GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

Over the years, our firm has been trusted to counsel a number of governmental agencies. At the present time, we represent the Kokomo Common Council, the Town of Greentown, and  the Town of Russiaville.


MEDICAID LAW & ELDER LAW

With a growing population of people over the age of sixty-five, legal issues concerning the elderly are ever increasing. We have considerable experience in this area of the law, and frequently advise and assist clients with respect to the following matters:   their rights concerning Medicaid benefits; estate planning and guardianships, knowledge of what health care services and facilities are available for the elderly; preparation of living wills, healthcare appointments and powers of attorney; and preservation of assets for a person whose spouse is in need of full time nursing home care.


CIVIL MEDIATION

When it comes to mediating a civil case, we have the knowledge, experience and reputation needed to assist the parties in reaching an amicable settlement.
 

APPELLATE PRACTICE

With complicated and ever changing rules and procedural deadlines, appellate practice is difficult and time-consuming. We are experienced in this complex area of the law, and are available to represent clients in a variety of civil appellate matters before the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Court of Appeals.