James R. "Jim" Byron

Paul E. Harold is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Commercial Transactions / UCC Law. Paul E., who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew Helfrich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andrew, who practices law in Elkhart, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Janilyn Daub defends employers in labor and employment litigation in federal and state courts, as well as before various governmental agencies, such as the OFCCP, EEOC and NLRB. She is dedicated to helping her clients with the legal issues that arise when managing a workforce, navigating them through the challenges they face while seeking to mitigate future problems and liability. With a practice that is national in scope, Janilyn frequently advises clients on issues related to affirmative ac...

Erin’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and labor and employment issues. She is a member of the firm’s Chambers-ranked litigation team and represents clients in a variety of matters, including product liability, mass tort, personal injury, employment, and contract disputes. Erin has extensive experience defending manufacturers against claims involving medical devices, consumer products, and vehicles, working with national trial teams on complicated issues involving jurisd...

Education Trine University f/k/a Tri-State University (B.A. Psychology, 2001) The John Marshall Law School (J.D., Cum Laude, December, 2004)The John Marshall Law Review Member and Associate Justice of The John Marshall Law School Moot Court Honors Board Member of The John Marshall Law School Trial Advocacy Honors Council Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity. Admissions Indiana Supreme Court; Illinois Supreme Court; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana; U.S. District Court for t...

Daniel Pfeifer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Daniel, who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Teresa Maginn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Teresa, who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Teresa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tim advises buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, represents lenders and borrowers in commercial financing transactions, assists clients with real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and negotiates and establishes joint ventures. Tim also drafts and negotiates leases, as well as represents developers in the acquisition, sale, financing and development of real estate throughout the country. Certified public accountant, business adviser and corporate attorney Tim Emerick represents ...

Mr. Allen is a trial attorney and principal at the law firm of Allen Law Group, LLC. Mr. Allen tries cases for those who have been seriously injured or harmed in truck accident cases, worksite and jobsite cases, commercial vehicle cases, medical malpractice cases, and more. Mr. Allen and the firm, Allen Law Group, LLC, practice personal injury and wrongful death litigation, exclusively. Mr. Allen has appeared as counsel for the plaintiff in over 100 trials and published appellate court decisi...

A partner with Langer & Langer, Steven L. Langer represents the rights and interests of people living in Valparaiso, Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana and other parts of Indiana. He focuses his practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, complex litigation, car and truck crashes, and wrongful death. After graduating from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1977, Mr. Langer decided to pursue a career in law. He went to Valparaiso University Law School and earned his Juris Doc...