Chalmers Lawyers

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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...

Jon Spurr is a native of the Wabash Valley. Born in Clinton, Indiana. He has been actively practicing law since 1998 with a focus on Divorce, Paternity, Custody, Child Support, Visitation matters, Adoptions, Guardianships and CHINS proceedings. Jon is a Domestic Relations Mediator and is available to perform services as a Guardian Ad Litem. Jon is also licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.

Mark Hassler has been a litigator for his entire professional career, beginning in 1981. Mark has represented individuals and business entities in numerous Indiana Courts and in Federal Courts in Indiana, California and Texas. He has extensive jury trial experience, including many trials involving wrongful death, serious personal injury and medical malpractice. His litigation experience also includes business and insurance disputes, as well as disputes involving family trusts, wills and real estate. Mark is AV Preeminent* peer review-rated, the highest rating through Martindale-Hubbell. He, too, has been selected by his contemporaries to serve as President and Secretary of the...

Our firm handles personal injury, bankruptcy, social security disability, estate planning, Wills and Estates, Immigration, real estate and criminal defense matters. Scott E. Racop is a graduate of Indiana State University (BA) and Indiana University School of Law Bloomington (JD). Mr. Racop has 27 years of legal experience. Mr. Racop established Racop Law Offices, P.C. in 1996. Mr. Racop has extensive jury trial experience in both civil and criminal cases and is admitted to practice in the Southern and Northern District Courts of Indiana, the Southern and Central Districts Courts of Illinois, the State of Indiana, and the 7th Circuit...

Mr. Coombs joined the law firm as a Law Associate in 2009 and became a junior partner in 2014. He practices in the areas of bankruptcy, general civil litigation, real estate, criminal law, and business law. Mr. Coombs received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2006 in History from the University of Utah. He received his law degree in 2009 from the Indiana University School of Law–Indianapolis, Cum Laude. He has worked for the Pritzke & Davis law firm as a clerk.

EDUCATION
Indiana Bar Admission – Admitted on October 16, 2017, Juris Doctorate, May 2016
Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis Indiana

Master of Business Administration, May 2012, Indiana Wesleyan University; Indianapolis, Indiana, Concentration in Accounting

Lean and Green Belt Certificate in Six Sigma, June 2011 Villanova University; Online

Bachelor of General Studies, December 2009 Ball State University; Muncie, Indiana
Minors: Biology and Chemistry

I have practiced law for nearly 30 years. I graduated from the Indiana University School of Law Indianapolis in 1987. I am a general practice, family law, small business, bankruptcy, consumer law and criminal defense lawyer. I have served hundreds of clients. I pride myself on working closely with each of my clients on a personal level. I view the practice of law as problem-solving. My job as your attorney is to solve your problems and to reduce the stress of difficult legal situations. Clients speak directly with me and always meet only with me. I give my...

Jayson R. Gilbert is the founder and lead attorney at Gilbert Legal Services LLC. He practices primarily in the areas of trust and estate planning, trust and estate administration, guardianships, and Medicaid planning and applications. He is admitted to practice in all State Courts in Indiana and the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Jayson is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, probate trust and real property, and the elder law sections. Jayson received his bachelor’s in organizational leadership from the University of Indianapolis. He received his JD from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney...

Mr. Lewis' legal practice focuses on representing Debtors in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings in Central Indiana. Mr. Lewis is licensed to practice law in Indiana and Illinois.

Since 1992. Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. Serving all of Indiana from Offices in Indianapolis. State and Federal Court cases. DUI, Traffic Tickets, Family Law, Immigration & Personal Injuries. Former Deputy Prosecutor and Public Defender. Bilingual, Fluent in Spanish.

Julie is a local girl born in Hammond, Indiana, raised in Highland and setttled in St. John. After graduating high school in 1988, she attended Ball State University. In 1992, she graduated cum laude with a B.S. degree in Psychological Science. After college, she earned a Master's degree in Psychology from Valparaiso University. Before attending law school, Julie worked as the Director of the Sexual Assault Recovery Unit for the Porter County Prosecutorâs Office. After working with attorneys in the Prosecutor's Office, Julie decided that she wanted to join them and enrolled at John Marshall Law School...

Attorney Michael A. Campbell’s practice focuses primarily on the representation of criminal defendants through all phases of litigation which includes pre-trial, trial, and post conviction relief. Michael has been involved in several high-profile cases throughout his career. He has successfully argued before the Indiana Supreme Court and has been featured on CBS News Chicago. Michael believes that practicing law is a service oriented profession, which is why he places an emphasis on providing each of his clients with efficient and effective representation while also maintaining thorough communication.

Passionate about helping clients navigate the legal process for over 30 years. Responsive, diligent, and attentive to detail regarding your legal issues. Providing options and creative solutions to your legal problems.

Connor Nolan received undergraduate degrees from Purdue University (B.A. Political Science & B.A. English, 2011) and his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2015). Connor joined the firm as an associate attorney in September 2015, and became a partner/member of the firm in 2019. He is in general practice with concentrations of trial practice, business representation, real estate, estate planning, and municipal law.

Don Wruck is the founding partner of Wruck Paupore PC and represents people in obtaining just and fair results for their injuries. Don enjoys taking on large insurance companies and leveling the playing field. Wruck Paupore is highly regarded as providing a very high level of client service and delivering exceptional results.

Attorney Robert J. Pavich received his Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude in 1969 from Harvard College. In 1975, he received his Juris Doctorate degree magna cum laude from the DePaul University College of Law. Attorney Pavich worked as the lead trial counsel at the Hague War Crimes Tribunal from 2001 to 2005. From 2007 to 2010, Mr. Pavich was the lead defense counsel in five federal deportation prosecutions in Florida and Illinois—all which resulted in acquittals. Attorney Pavich is a member of numerous bar associations including: the Illinois State Bar, the American Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association,...

Reva J. Hill is a Certified Family Law Specialist as certified by the Family Law Certification Board. Her practise focuses on family law including juvenile issues, divorces, child custody and protective order cases. She is also a trained Parenting Time Coordinator.

Howard is a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University in 1989. Howard graduated from Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis with a J.D. degree in 1993. Following law school, he received a prestigious offer to serve as a judicial law clerk on the Indiana Supreme Court. While at the Court from 1993- 1994, he worked for the Honorable Richard M. Givan wherein he analyzed and researched legal issues on appeal and drafted memoranda for published majority opinions. Howard is a founder and partner of Coleman Stevenson & Montel, LLP where he...

Minh C. Wai, Esq. is an attorney dedicated to serving clients' legal needs in an efficient and cost effective way. Attorney Wai also provides a personal touch to his representation. Clients are comforted by the fact that Attorney Wai takes the time to educate each client so that the client is comfortable with each step of the representation. Clients can easily contact him and will generally deal directly with him. When in need of legal assistance...Don't Go At It Alone!

Melissa L. Rohrer is an aggressive, experienced Family Law trial attorney who practices exclusive family law in the State of Indiana. She is vastly experienced in divorce, child support, visitation, Father's Rights, college expense contribution, paternity, protective orders, emancipations, qualified domestic relations orders and all other various issues arising in family law cases.

Matthew E. Sarber is a life-long resident of northern Indiana, and thoroughly enjoys the relationships with his fellow Hoosiers. Attending Manchester College (now University) and later Valparaiso University, allowed Matthew to hone his acumen for persuasion and oral discourse. While in practice as an attorney, Matthew enjoys meeting with clients and discussing the various legal issues brought about by each client's needs. He works hard to ensure the best possible result is achieved for the client, and will always be up front, honest, and loyal with his clients. Matthew lives in Marshall County with his wife and...

Michigan native practicing in Indiana, focusing on Worker's Compensation, Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Small Claims. Member of the Women's Lawyer's Association and Lake County Bar Association.

I am a criminal defense attorney at Stracci Law Group, where I serve clients across Northwest Indiana. My educational background includes degrees from Wabash College and Indiana University McKinney School of Law. I am actively involved in several legal associations, including the Lake County Bar Association, Porter County Bar Association, National College for DUI Defense, Indiana State Bar Association, and Indiana Public Defender Council. My practice covers a wide range of criminal cases, in addition to handling expungements and restoration of gun rights cases.

Criminal Law and Family including: all Felonies and Misdemeanors, Protective Orders, Traffic Infractions, EXPUNGEMENTS, Specialized Driver's license, Juvenile Law, Family Law, Divorce, Custody matters, Paternity, Support, Modifications of all types.

At English~Collins, LLC, we treat the person, not just their legal issue, with Confidence, Commitment and Care.

Felicity Havrilla is the co-founder of Havrilla & Nolin, LLC, a boutique law firm in downtown Warsaw, Indiana. Havrilla & Nolin, LLC represents seniors and disabled individuals with elder law, Medicaid, guardianship, estate planning, and probate matters. Havrilla & Nolin, LLC also represents health care providers with complex receivables issues.

I have over 23 years experience as a mediator and have mediated in excess of 4,000 cases. Prior to becoming a Registered Domestic Relations Mediator, I was a Magistrate in the Marion County Superior Court, Juvenile Division from January, 1990 to April, 1994. While serving as a magistrate I presided over hundreds of cases involving child custody, parenting time, child support and all other child related matters. I have worked full-time as a mediator since 1997. I am also a Registered Civil Mediator and have completed the Elder Law Mediator training. I have been married 30 years and have 2...

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Josh Taylor was admitted to the bar in Indiana in 2006. His undergraduate degree was obtained from Indiana University in 2002 and his law degree from Indiana University in 2006. He previously worked as a deputy prosecutor in Hamilton County before joining Garrison Law Firm in 2009 as an associate.

Josh Taylor works in the areas of criminal law including misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile law, and traffic offenses; he also practices family law.

Martin Barnes is an attorney at the central Indiana law firm of Barnes Cadwell (An Association of Attorneys – Not a Partnership). His legal practice is focused on social security disability, estate planning, probate and estate administration, wills, and trusts.

His practice emphasizes social security disability and estate planning and probate.

Mr. Barnes graduated from the Ball State University School of Business in 1975, and has been in private practice for more than 20 years since graduating from the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.

Mr. Barnes is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association (Estate Planning and Administration Section) and the...