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Randy Brown is a first-chair trial attorney involved in complex commercial litigation. For nearly three decades, Randy has defended major class actions, tried dozens of cases throughout the country, and acted as lead counsel in multiple appeals in Indiana and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Randy is chair of the firm's Litigation Department and managing partner of the firm’s Fort Wayne office. Listed among The Best Lawyers in America in multiple litigation disc...

Charles has counseled numerous families regarding wills, revocable living trusts and the funding of those trusts, asset preservation and nursing home expense planning, guardianships, powers of attorney, living wills, and the probate administration process – whether they are in crisis planning mode or looking down the road at what may impact them or their family members. Charles also assists caregivers and their families in making healthcare decisions for disabled individuals, and he reg...

Nathaniel Hubley’s practice is devoted to personal injury, workers compensation, employment and Social Security disability. Nathaniel graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law with honors, receiving an honors medallion for successfully completing the Honors Program. While attending law school Nathaniel was the Executive Editor of the Valparaiso University Law Review and his article dealing with vocational expert testimony in personal injury, worker’s compensation and soci...

Jared Helge is a commercial and consumer banking attorney in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with Krieg DeVault LLP . He represents national, regional, and local financial institutions, private equity funds, and other lenders in commercial finance matters , corporate transactions, and creditors’ rights issues . Jared advises clients on the negotiation and structuring of commercial lending transactions, including commercial real estate loans , asset-based loans, loan workouts, foreclosures, bankrup...

Dawn Rosemond is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Dawn practices law in Fort Wayne, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Dawn Rosemond since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dawn Rosemond is held by other lawyers.

Lisa Starks’ practice includes business, commercial, bankruptcy and other creditors’ rights issues, and commercial litigation and real estate matters, with a particular focus on resolving complex commercial foreclosures and receiverships. Lisa is at her best when helping clients to stabilize, rehab and sell their insolvent properties. Lisa’s creditor representation ranges from loan modification to loan enforcement in state and federal courts. These representations have led t...

Susan Trent’s practice is primarily focused in commercial and business workout. She also counsels lenders, suppliers, trade creditors and creditors with regard to numerous workout and bankruptcy issues throughout the state of Indiana. Susan represents consumer mortgage lending companies and advises them concerning loss mitigation and other workout opportunities including those in bankruptcy. Susan assists clients with regard to compliance and other lending and financial institution regu...

Jordan S. Huttenlocker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Jordan S. practices law in Fort Wayne, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan S. Huttenlocker since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jordan S. Huttenlocker is held by other lawyers.

Trisha Paul has extensive experience in the estate planning and administration area. She assists clients with wills and trust, the avoidance or reduction, inheritance and generation-skipping taxes, disability, life insurance, techniques for making gifts to individuals and charities and distributions from retirement accounts. She also represents business owners and consults on the choice of entity issues, valuation issues and business succession. She is a member of the Allen County Bar, Indian...

A Certified Family Law Specialist with over 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 fi...