Kevin E. Steele

John is a founder of SouthBank Legal and his practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and serving as a mediator to help litigants resolve commercial disputes without incurring the time, expense, and uncertainty of modern litigation. He is a key member of the firm’s commercial litigation team ranked in Chambers in 2023. In more than 30 years of practice, John has represented individuals and companies in state and federal courts around the country ...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Paul E. Harold is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. 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.

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.

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.

Timothy's practice includes assisting clients with acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, strategic planning, commercial contracts, and other general corporate matters. Timothy also provides legal advice to financial institutions regarding commercial and real estate transactions. In addition, he spends a substantial amount of time in estate planning and successor planning for corporations. Timothy also counsels clients regarding elder law issues. Timothy received his B.A. in history fro...

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...