Memphis Lawyers

Robert E. Duff grew up in Lebanon, Indiana and graduated from Lebanon High School. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and his law degree from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, both with honors. Since becoming a member of the bar, Mr. Duff's career has been diverse. He has worked as a law clerk for the Honorable John Paul Godich, United States Magistrate Judge, and the Honorable Margaret G. Robb, Indiana Court of Appeals Judge. He worked for the Indiana Attorney General, where he litigated civil and worker's compensation cases and supervised a staff of five that...

Mark focuses his law practice in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, business formation and succession planning, business transactions, contracts and real estate law. Before beginning his legal career, Mark worked at Northwestern Mutual Life, where he implemented life and disability insurance plans for clients. After leaving Northwestern Mutual, Mark attended law school, where he earned Dean’s List recognition five times. Mark started his legal career at the Indiana Department of Revenue as an Inheritance Tax Attorney, where he audited inheritance tax returns and fielded telephone calls from attorney, CPA’s and trust officers on complex...

Tom Kimbrough assists clients in all facets of labor and employment. He works with employers to defend against claims. He has worked with union and non-union employers, and businesses of all sizes. He also assists in other areas of litigation including insurance defense and business and commercial litigation.

After working for over 11 years in the court system as a juvenile probation officer, I have witnessed and been a part of many aspects of the court system. The courts and the laws have the ability to protect its citizens who plan well and prepare for their future and the future of their family. I am here to assist you in preparing for the future of your family through estate planning, child custody, adoption, family law, and criminal defense.

Mark Bains assists clients in a wide array of real estate matters. This includes commercial and residential real estate transactions and land use planning. He also represents clients in real estate litigation matters, including eminent domain actions, disputes on purchase agreements and leases. Another area of concentration for Mark is construction law. He works with residential and commercial contractors in negotiation and drafting of construction contracts, disputes on contracts, defective workmanship claims, collection actions and mechanic's lien foreclosures.

John Barce has over twenty-five years of experience assisting businesses and individuals with their legal needs in the areas of business law, federal and state taxation, charitable planning, estate and business succession planning. He has working alongside businesses to handle their intellectual property needs and biotechnology licensing. John handles mergers and acquisitions for businesses of all sizes by negotiating and structuring the agreements, helping with financing issues and resolving closing and post-closing issues.

Sarah Schreiber represents clients in the area of labor and employment. She defends employers against claims involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Indiana Wage Payment Statute, the Indiana Wage Claims Statute, the Indiana Workers’ Compensation Act and other federal, state and local laws. In addition, Sarah represents companies before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and state and federal courts. On a daily basis, Sarah works with companies of all sizes and...

Mike O'Hara assists clients in the areas of finance and banking law, creditor's rights, business transaction, corporate law and mergers and acquisitions.

William Ramsey has extensive experience representing clients on appeals, defending against medical malpractice claims and general liability matters. He also works with businesses on commercial litigation issues, including disputes related to copyright and trademark rights and licensing and compliance matters. He has appeared before the Indiana Court of Appeals, Indiana Tax Court and the Indiana Supreme Court for oral arguments and has jury trial experience.

An experience litigator, Pat focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation, and intellectual property litigation. He has handled matters involving trademark and copyright infringement, insurance defense, unfair competition, product liability, non-solicitation agreements, injunctions, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, and bet-the-company litigation. Throughout his career he has been lead counsel on more than 100 jury trials and more than 1,000 arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and hearings.

I am a Registered Civil Mediator and civil litigation trial attorney licensed in Illinois and Indiana with first chair jury trial experience as in-house counsel to three major insurance carriers. For over 29 years, I have served as the attorney or managing attorney for hundreds of insurance defense cases, which often involve personal injury, auto/trucking accidents, premises liability (dog bites, slips & falls, etc.),and construction. I am known for ethically and aggressively representing clients, as well as a proven and excellent communicator highly skilled in negotiating, conflict resolution, and client relationship development. You will find I am able to...

Jeffrey S. Wrage, Attorney/Partner, devotes 100% of his practice to litigation. As a plaintiffs’ advocate, Mr. Wrage represents individuals and families in state and federal courts in all types of personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, complex civil litigation, and employment litigation.

With more than 35 civil jury trials to his credit, Jeff’s trial experience includes motor vehicle and semi-truck cases, medical malpractice, slip and fall, premises liability, insurance, and employment cases. His civil trial experience includes numerous multi-million dollar results. Mr. Wrage’s previous experience defending these types of cases serves him well in counseling his clients regarding what...

Mr. James Barth graduated magna cum laude from Valparaiso Law School in 2016. He is an attorney at the law offices of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak, focusing his practice in the area of personal injury and advocating for clients who have suffered an injury or loss. Having clerked for both Federal and State trial courts, Mr. Barth gained valuable knowledge and experience in a courtroom setting. He is a valued asset to the firm, using his experiences from time served in the Marine Corps helping junior Marines through the issues they faced to make the law relatable to his clients.

Walter F. Sandoval was born in Northwest Indiana and graduated from Portage High School in 1992. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1996. He obtained his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2002 and successfull passed the Indiana and Illinois bar examinations. Now, he worked at Hilbrich Law Firm. Hilbrich Law Firm represents those who have been injured by negligent drivers in traffic accidents, by negligent property owners in slip-and-fall cases, by using dangerous or defective consumer items, and anyone injured by negligence in virtually any accident scenario. We handle personal injury cases on...

Brian was accepted to and attended the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in 2016. The Trial Lawyers College was established by legendary trial lawyer Gerry Spence to train attorneys who represent the interests of people and not insurance companies, the government or large corporations.

Brian has handled federal and state court cases involving: commercial, rental, and employment contracts; trade secrets; torts including wrongful death, product liability, serious personal injury and malpractice; consumer fraud; federal criminal defense; class actions; employment discrimination; business disputes; construction disputes; fraudulent conveyances; judgment collection; and appeals of such matters including presentation of oral argument to appellate...

Attorney Ivancevich graduated with a Legum Magister (LL.M) from the University of Dayton School of Law and obtained her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the Appalachian School of Law. Attorney Ivancevich is a licensed attorney in Indiana and Illinois and Indiana Notary Public. Additionally, she is a passionate adjunct professor and teaches Cannabis and the Law.

McCloskey Law Office Mission Statement

Martin A. McCloskey, attorney and counselor at law, believes in:

The principle of preserving and protecting the structure of the government of the United States of America as established by its Founding Fathers, promoting the principles and transcendent truths set forth in the Declaration of Independence including but not limited to the Sanctity of Life, the Rule of Law, Equality, and Justice.

The principle of preserving and protecting the United States Constitution in general, and the Bill of Rights contained therein in particular.

Thus, Martin A. McCloskey, Attorney and Counselor at Law, is dedicated and committed to...

Edward J. Calderaro was born and grew up on the north side of Chicago. Mr. Calderaro moved to Indiana, married and began an eleven year career in law enforcement. Mr. Calderaro worked for the City of Gary and the Town of Dyer, as a police officer. While working full time, he pursued his education, graduating "with distinction" from Purdue University. Mr. Calderaro obtained a Bachelor Degree in Management, with a double major in Accounting and Finance. Mr. Calderaro left law enforcement after being accepted to Loyola Law School in Chicago. He received his Juris Doctorate degree and Certificate in Tax...

Highly experienced in estate planning, Trisha's practice encompasses wills and trusts, the avoidance or reduction of estate, inheritance, and generation-skipping taxes, various techniques for making gifts to individuals and charities, life insurance, disability, and distributions from retirement accounts. She also consults business owners regarding the choice of entity issues, valuation issues, buy-sell agreements, and business succession issues.

Attorney David M. Wendlinger grew up in Schererville and graduated from Lake Central High School in 1994. He graduated from Northwood University in 1999 with a B.B.A. in International Business Management. He attended Valparaiso University School of Law and graduated in 2002. While in law school, David participated in the Mediation Clinic. Members of this clinic helped parties in small claims cases reach non-trial dispositions through mediation. David was admitted to the Illinois State Bar and the U.S. District for the Northern District of Illinois in 2002. He was then admitted to the Indiana State Bar in...

Michael P. McCready received his undergraduate degree cum laudefrom the University of Richmond in three years and continued at the University of Richmond obtaining his law degree in 1992. Following graduation, he served as a law clerk for a federal judge in Virginia. He came to Chicago the next year and began working at a law firm handling personal injury cases. After four years, he rose to partner. In 1999, he left the partnership to form his own firm, The Law Offices of Michael P. McCready & Associates. Since venturing out on his own, the firm has grown rapidly. Mr....

Handling Family Law Cases For Decades

Attorney Elizabeth Rizos Zougras is an experienced and skilled lawyer who relentlessly protects her clients' rights.

At the center of every family law issue is a family — not just a case or legal problem. At the our law firm, we focus our practice on providing sound legal advice and courtroom advocacy for clients throughout Northwest Indiana. With 28 years of experience, we are committed to providing the best possible representation and personalized attention you need to overcome the legal issues your family faces.

Family disputes and other legal problems can be difficult to talk about. We...

Thomas Niezer focuses his practice on real estate law, land use planning, and real estate finance law, with a dual emphasis in commercial transactions and residential real estate development, sales, and purchases. He also focuses on representing commercial and non-profit development entities on a variety of redevelopment and new development initiatives. With over 30 years of experience, Tom has represented real estate development clients before planning commissions, boards of zoning appeals, local engineering, surveying, traffic, utility, and storm water governmental departments. He has worked with clients in real estate acquisitions, sales, leasing, and construction matters. Tom regularly works with local...

Focusing in the area of employment law, Carta Robison assists clients with their employment matters including, contracts, claims involving Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act issue, wage and hour disputes, and claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Jim Hanson has a diverse background that provides him with context to find solutions to complex challenges. Jim has significant experience with Criminal Law and Family Law as well as both legal and practical experience with Business Law, Real Estate, Probate and General Civil Litigation. Jim served as a Korean linguist with the United States Army. This experience allows Jim to more easily navigate cultural and language barriers when resolving legal issues.

Facing a divorce or family law matter such as a divorce or any matter involving your children is never easy. It is natural to feel like the weight of the world is against you and you may be looking for a way to ease the stress and worry. Working with a compassionate and caring family law attorney can make all of the difference. Kim Kessinger is a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC. She can represent clients throughout Marion County, IN and the surrounding areas from the firm’s Indianapolis, Indiana office. Kim earned her Juris Doctorate from the...

Aubrey Crist joined Beasley & Gilkison, LLP in April 2020. Previously, she worked at litigation firms in Richmond and Greenfield. Aubrey currently focuses her practice on adoptions, personal injury (including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, etc.), bankruptcy, family law, estate planning, social security disability, municipal law, and general litigation. Aubrey is originally from Muncie, Indiana, and a 2008 graduate of Muncie Southside High School. Aubrey attended Ball State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Aubrey then attended the University of Dayton School of Law (“UDSL”) in Dayton, Ohio. During her time in law school,...

Randy Klezmer is co-author of the Indiana Practice Guide to Workers' Compensation, inductee into the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, and Sustaining Member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers' Association. For 26 years, Randy has represented injured Indiana workers in both injury and workers' compensation matters. Randy has devoted his entire legal career to helping people who have been injured in the workplace and elsewhere achieve the compensation they deserve.

A native Hoosier, Randy created the firm after receiving his J.D. from McKinney School of Law, in 1992. From the beginning, he has focused his practice largely on workers’ compensation cases, but...

Stephanie Jane Hahn Attorney at Law is an Indiana employment law firm. Ms. Hahn's practice provides compassionate representation of employees who are victims of discrimination based on gender, race, disability, age and religious affiliation. She also represents clients with other employment matters including sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, hostile work environment, violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), wrongful termination, retaliation, claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), in addition to wage and hour violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Ms. Hahn has over 20 years of employment law experience...

For more than 25 years, Jeff's practice has focused exclusively on representing victims injured by negligence, as well as families who have lost loved ones due to the carelessness of others. During his professional career, Jeff has represented thousands of injured victims and families who have lost loved ones due to car crashes, semi-tractor trailer collisions, motorcycle accidents, train/grade crossing collisions, slip and fall occurrences, and construction site fatalities. Jeff is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. As a result of his hard work...

Bryan Tisch learned early on while attending Purdue University that he wanted to pursue a career in law. In addition to his exposure to the law through a number of his business courses, Bryan was fortunate enough to have first hand experience assisting others as a result of completing an externship with Legal Services of Indiana in Lafayette, where he assisted indigent individuals. During this time, he was exposed to a variety of matters including child custody, divorce, employment law, housing, medical assistance, social security, debt collection, and personal injury. It became clear to Bryan as a result of this...

Attorney K. Aaron Heifner is a skilled criminal defense, family law, and personal injury attorney. He is the founder of Heifner Law Inc., where he assists clients with a broad range of legal issues, including DUI/OWI defense, probation violations, domestic violence charges, divorce, child custody and support, car accidents, and more. Attorney Heifner has developed a reputation as an aggressive advocate for parents and defendants, as well as those injured due to the negligence of another person, company, or entity. With every case he takes on, Attorney Heifner strives to provide his clients with personalized, one-on-one attention and open communication....

I'm a former Public Defender and Prosecutor in Indianapolis, IN. I have experience on both sides of the court room and have good knowledge of what issues and challenges prosecutors face. This gives me a unique perspective when handling your case. I've worked on both misdemeanors and major felonies. I promise to give honest advice, even if that sometimes means bad news. I can assure you, along with the other attorneys at Banks & Brower that we will work hard to provide the best achievable resolution to your case.

Bill has spent his entire career practicing criminal law. Prior to joining Banks and Brower in February 2019, Bill served as a Deputy Prosecutor in Marion County for nine years.

Bill started his career with the Prosecutor’s office in the Juvenile Division, where he handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to major felonies. Bill next moved to the Municipal Division, where he handled level 6 felonies and tried several bench and jury trials. For the last five years of his tenure with the Prosecutor’s office, Bill served in the Major Felony Division. During this time, Bill...