North Judson Lawyers

I was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, attending Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where I majored in Political Science and graduated with honors.

While attending law school, I was actively involved with the Moot Court Board, serving as the Moot Court Board Chairman. I received several awards in law school, including the prestigious Leadership Achievement Award, the Frank Harper Achievement Award, and the Moot Court Board Chairman Awards.

After graduating law school, I was a certified legal intern with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, in the Narcotics Division, until I became a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in 2009. ...

For the past 10 years, Kimberly has devoted her career to providing compassionate and aggressive legal representation for her clients in family law related matters such as divorce and legal separation, custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, post-decree modifications and enforcement, guardianships, relocations, protective orders, and military divorces.

Kimberly understands the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with her clients, founded on open and frequent communication, compassion, and sound legal strategy. Recognizing that every family law case is as unique as the individual involved, Kimberly listens carefully to her clients’ concerns and goals for the future in...

Danica graduated from the IU Kelly School of Business with a major in Business Management and went on to obtain her Law Degree from the Indiana University at Indianapolis. During law school, Danica worked for Dean Andrew Klein while he helped the 7th Circuit Court revised, edit and draft its new standard civil Jury Instructions. Danica began her legal career with a firm in downtown Indianapolis, where she was exposed to almost every facet of the law from zoning and land use, to federal criminal defense, to business litigation and estates.

Danica focuses her practice at Webster & Garino LLC on...

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...

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.

Eric received his law degree from Rutgers University Law School in 2007, where he was a Student Editor of the Rutgers Business Law Review. In 2016, he earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Taxation from the University of Florida, the best public law school tax program in the country and among the top three programs in the United States. He is currently admitted to practice before Indiana state courts, New York state courts, New Jersey state courts, the U.S. Tax Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.

Eric has over...

Carmel family lawyer and founder of Hains Law, LLC. Mr. Hains provides personalized legal representation for clients. Attorney Hains focuses his practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, parenting time/visitation, child support, emancipation, adoption, paternity, guardianship, spousal maintenance, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and protective orders. He has the experience to resolve family law matters through agreement, mediation and trial. In addition, he is able to leverage his past business and criminal law experience to provide his clients with the best possible outcome for themselves and their families.

Attorney Nicholas E. Plopper has been practicing law since 2008, became partner at Plopper & Partners, LLP as of 2010. He is admitted to practice by the Indiana State Bar (2008); U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. His practice areas include: Estate Planning and Administration; Real Estate; Business Law; Corporate Law; Entertainment Law and Civil Litigation.

Nicholas Plopper completed his undergraduate studies from Indiana University in 1999 where he earned a B.A. in Telecommunications. He was awarded his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law in San Diego in 2006....

Navigating through divorce and family law issues can evoke intense emotions and thoughts. It's crucial to have a compassionate attorney by your side to guide you through these times and offer the reassurance you need. I am Madelyn Eastland, a dedicated Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, based in our Indianapolis, Indiana office. I am equipped to represent clients across Marion County and the surrounding areas. I pursued my legal education at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, where I obtained my Juris Doctor in May 2020. During my time in law school, I volunteered at the...

Who We Are
Rollins Law Group is located in Fishers, IN supporting small to medium size businesses, individuals and their families. Our practice emphasizes cost-effective solutions that seek to avoid unnecessary litigation while minimizing costs and risk. We focus on real estate law, landlord/tenant law, civil litigation, specialized driving privileges, business law, debt collection, and estate planning.

Biography:
Chad is the managing attorney for Rollins Law Group. Prior to law school, Chad gained over ten years of experience in both a corporate environment and as a small business owner himself. During law school, Chad clerked for a...

Mr. Freedman was admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana and the United States District courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana in October 1984. Mr. Freedman began his legal career as an associate with the esteemed law firm of Barnes & Thornburg in Indianapolis. During his seven-year career at Barnes & Thornburg, he was involved in a wide range of business and personal injury litigation in both state and federal court. He represented such major clients as General Motors Corporation, Uniden Corporation, Fruehauf Corporation, Amtrak and the Soo Line Railroad. He had the opportunity...

Mr. Lewis is an experienced bankruptcy attorney and founder of the Indianapolis law firm Lewis Legal Services, P.C. The firm is a general civil practice law firm that focuses on consumer rights, Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation and Chapter 13 bankruptcy reorganization. Mr. Lewis is licensed to practice law in Indiana and Illinois and an Indiana-certified civil mediator. Mr. Lewis lives in Indianapolis.

Kimberly Danforth is a 1985 graduate of Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She is a member of the Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations; Indiana Trial Lawyers Association; and American Association for Justice. She is a founding partner in the Indianapolis law firm of Jacobs Law LLC. She has practiced in the areas of Personal Injury and Litigation since 1996.

J. Brad Kallmyer, was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In high school he became an Eagle Scout and participated in an exchange program in Germany. He studied chemistry at Earlham College and graduated in 1984. He obtained his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1988. He remains Board Certified in Family Medicine and a licensed physician, is a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Practice, and has additional training in Occupational and Environmental Medicine from the University of Cincinnati. Brad sought training in providing care to the underserved in tropical...

Theresa is an architect and attorney. Theresa has twenty years of combined experience in the design and construction law industries. As an attorney, Theresa advises those who develop, design or construct. Theresa is also listed on the roster of construction law arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association. Prior to her legal career, Theresa obtained her architectural license in the State of Indiana. With the purpose of serving the legal needs of the construction community, Theresa attended law school in the evening while working full-time as an architect. Theresa is well versed in contract drafting and negotiations for contractors, designers, private owners...

Brandon Leon Newberry is a seasoned veteran disability lawyer deeply committed to upholding the rights and interests of military veterans. With a comprehensive background as a Marine combat veteran, security consultant, and legal scholar, Mr. Newberry brings a distinctive amalgamation of experiences and expertise to his legal practice. During his tenure in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2006 to 2014, Brandon achieved the rank of Sergeant, specializing as an assaultman and TOW Gunner. Simultaneously, he pursued higher education, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Ashford University in Iowa. Post his honorable discharge from the Marines, Mr. Newberry continued...

I focus my practice primilarly on employment law and civil rights, representing employees in cases concerning Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, wage claims, and Due Process and First Amendment violations. I am a frequent contributing author and have presented continuing legal education seminars and presentations in employment law and discrimination. I have over 10 years of experience representing employees in Federal Court, as well as representing employees in front of federal administrative agencies like the EEOC and MSPB, and state agencies like SEAC. In addition to the federal courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, I...

Stephen W. Thompson, Esq. is an Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer. Attorney Stephen Thompson has been a Hoosier living and working in central Indiana his entire life. Stephen was born in Indianapolis and attended North Central High School, where he was a varsity letterman in football and wrestling. After graduating from high school, Stephen attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Stephen graduated from Wabash College magna cum laude with degrees in Religion and Political Science and with the award of distinction on senior comprehensive exams. After graduating from Wabash, Stephen attended the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana. While...

Joshua Martin is an Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer. Joshua is an attorney licensed in the State of Indiana and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Originally from Lakeland, Florida, Joshua graduated valedictorian of his high school and played high school basketball and football. Although he received scholarship offers from colleges and universities across the United States, he attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, where he was one of five individuals awarded a four-year, all-expense-paid scholarship to Florida Southern titled the George W. Jenkins Scholarship. He graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in criminology and accounting....

With with over 30 years of public and private sector Human Resources, Collective Bargaining and Employment law experience, John has been involved in more labor and employment law issues that many attorneys would get to experience in two careers. He was worked with individuals, companies and labor organizations from almost every conceivable field including: healthcare, manufacturing, mining, transportation, higher education, construction, utilities and food services -- and the issues that confront them. His alternative dispute resolution experience is equally distinguished, and includes training in the field of arbitration, mediation, labor and industrial relations and law. John is an Indiana...

McManus and Associates has been serving Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Fortville, Geist, McCordsville, Westfield, and Zionsville, IN for over 20 years. Our experience fighting for our clients and their financial battles has made us strong as a company. McManus and Associates will stand up to creditors for you, whether we are negotiating debt, or helping you through the process of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. If you are ready for a fresh start, call McManus & Associates today at 317-841-0315.

Kena Hollingsworth is the founding partner of the dynamic family law firm Hollingsworth Law Group and is the creator of the approach: Divorce Done Differently. Kena’s legal practice is 100% dedicated to divorce & family law. She handles all types of family law cases, including divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation/parenting time, child support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, paternity, spousal maintenance/alimony, military divorce, and family law appeals, to name a few. What Makes Her Uniquely Qualified? Kena is passionate about helping her clients find healthier approaches to the divorce and other family law issues. In addition to 20+ years of...

Anne is a 2008 graduate of DePauw University, where she was a Media Fellow, Honor Scholar, award-winning student journalist and on-air personality, and interned with media organizations such as Clear Channel Radio and MTV Networks. After graduating from DePauw, Anne worked for two years as an associate producer at an Indianapolis video production firm specializing in legal video. During law school, Anne volunteered as a Guardian ad Litem, was named to the Order of the Barristers, and argued in the final round of the Staton Moot Court Competition. She also participated in the Evans Constitutional Law National Moot Court...

Sabrina T. Victor is a member of Barrett McNagny’s Corporate and Business Law Group. Sabrina represents corporate clients in mergers and acquisitions, business formation, leveraged buyouts, corporate restructurings, and other corporate governance matters. She also represents clients with “Regulation D” and registered public securities offerings. Prior to joining Barrett McNagny, Sabrina worked at an international law firm where she advised private companies, private equity funds and strategic investors on a range of complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and general corporate matters. Some of her representative matters include: - Represented a client in its $84 million purchase of...

Lanae Harden is a founding member of HARDEN JACKSON, LLC where she practices family law litigation with more than 14 years of experience. She chairs the firm's Family Law Practice Group. Ms. Harden received her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Indiana University School of Law, finishing in the top 5% of her class. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the university's tennis team. Ms. Harden is also a four-time Indiana State Tennis Champion. Ms. Harden is a skilled litigator and extremely adept at managing...

With nearly two decades of experience, Emily approaches issues in a practical and compassionate manner for clients. In her domestic and family law practice, Emily Szaferski concentrates on dissolutions, adoptions, paternity matters, custody disputes, child support issues, and guardianships. She handles various types of adoptions including private, agency and foster adoptions, adoptions that involve the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, and the finalization of international adoptions.

Michele L. Jackson is a founder of HARDEN JACKSON, LLC where she serves as Chair of the Adoption & Reproductive Law Practice Group and concentrates her law practice in adoption, surrogacy, and international family law. Her practice includes representation for expectant (birth) or adoptive parents, as well as step-parent and second parent adoptions. Additionally, Ms. Jackson represents intended parents or surrogates in gestational surrogacy arrangements. She is routinely sought for her knowledge and experience regarding issues in international adoptions and international family law and has extensive experience with children in the United States and orphans worldwide. Ms. Jackson has dedicated...

I grew up in the greater Lafayette area (Royal Center, IN) and attended Purdue University for my undergraduate studies in Political Science and Law & Society. I graduated with Highest Distinction and was recognized by Phi Beta Kappa. Additionally, I was nominated as an Outstanding Senior in Political Science during my time at Purdue. I continued my education at Indiana University Maurer School of Law. My professional practice involves managing cases in: breach of contract litigation, real estate and construction lawsuits, and other general litigation areas. I started my legal career as a summer associate at an Am100 Law Firm, where...

We provide bankruptcy and personal injury legal services to the greater Indianapolis and Central Indiana area.

J. Michael Deweese began as a law clerk in 2015 before joining the firm in 2016 as an Associate, concentrating his practice in the areas of utility and business law, including commercial and business litigation. Mr. Deweese graduated magna cum laude from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in May 2016. During his time in law school, Mr. Deweese served as a note development editor on the Indiana Law Review and advised lower-level students through the Dean’s Tutorial Society.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Deweese graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus with a Bachelor...

Gregory A. Cranston represents clients (adults and children) who have been charged with a crime or who are under investigation. Greg has represented clients throughout many counties within Indiana in cases involving serious felonies, misdemeanors and driving related matters. He has also represented clients in family law cases, landlord and tenant issues, civil lawsuits, and personal injury.

Cranston Law Can:

Help you understand the charges against you

Learn the potential range of outcomes for people in situations like yours

Provide general expectations for outcomes based on experience

Help navigate you through the system

Mount a strong defense on your behalf

Make sure your rights are protected every...

One of the most enjoyable parts of being a lawyer is combining my genuine interest in others with my passion for helping people and fixing situations.

Most people seem to have headaches in a few key areas. That’s why I focus on the fields of family law (divorce, visitation, guardianships, etc.), business law (business formation, law suits, breach of contract, etc.), real estate law and personal injury (car accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and other acts of negligence).

My Experience
I started my career as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I “paid my dues” in busy courtrooms and...

Christopher L. LaPan practices exclusively as a family lawyer, civil litigator, and mediator. He received his Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University in 2009, and is admitted to practice law in the Indiana Supreme Court and the United States District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. He also holds a Masters Degree from Purdue University. Chris is formally trained in collaborative lawyering, and is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. His ability to successfully navigate even the most contentious and complicated divorces to creatively advocate for his clients inspires a fluid transition from being together...