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Michael J. Hays is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael J., 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 Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal pra...

Michael Knight is a civil litigator and appellate attorney. His practice has focused on land use, construction matters, real property rights, contracts and majority/minority entity disputes. He is dedicated to getting the job done efficiently by listening carefully to his clients, then finding the opportunity to help them resolve the dispute throughout the litigation process. Business and individual clients appreciate Michael for his clear thinking and direct communication style. Michael keep...

Michael Palmer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Employment Law - Management, Immigration Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael, 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 Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth A. Klesmith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Elizabeth A., who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey J. Stesiak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jeffrey J., who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey L. Lund is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jeffrey L., who practices law in Chesterton, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Fenech is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael, 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 Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tim is the Managing Partner of SouthBank Legal. A key member of the firm’s Chambers-ranked commercial litigation team, Tim concentrates his practice in complex business litigation. While companies in the recreational vehicles/manufactured housing and orthopedics/medical device industries regularly engage Tim, he represents a variety of international and regional businesses in matters involving intellectual property, products liability, class actions, real estate and construction, and fi...

Laura Seng advises on regulatory compliance, transactional matters and medical-legal business issues for healthcare entities and individual providers as chair of the firm's national Healthcare Department. Laura brings a personal understanding of both the clinical and business aspects of healthcare, allowing her to provide practical legal solutions while navigating the complexity of industry regulations. Laura’s clients include hospitals, physicians, multi-specialty clinics and healthcar...

From startup venture to the final sale, business attorney Jim Tuesley represents emerging, fast-growth, family-owned and middle market companies on the full range of commercial transactions and corporate law advice. His experience includes legal counsel pertaining to real estate, banking and finance, corporate, and tax law matters. Jim is committed to proving, time and again, his ability to serve as a trusted adviser in real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and other related transactions. He...