Kevin W. Kearney

Ed Murphy is known for his intense advocacy, determination and thorough preparation on behalf of his clients. Most of Ed’s work has been on behalf of insurance companies and their insureds. His clients have included major retail chains, trucking companies, construction companies, Indiana businesses and individuals. Over two decades ago, Ed broke into the practice of defending hospitals and doctors in medical malpractice claims. Ed became passionate about defending medical malpractice ca...

Douglas Sakaguchi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Douglas, 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 Douglas 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...

Timothy Maher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Timothy, 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 Timothy 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.

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.

Michael J. Hays is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 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 practice area.

Malcolm J. Tuesley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. Malcolm J., who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Malcolm J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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 ...