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A Michiana native, he offers clients an insightful approach to estate planning and administration, commercial real estate, and litigation matters. Outside of the firm, he serves the community as a board member for REAL Services, the Student Hunger Drive and Stepwise, a program helping children with educational challenges. He also enjoys water, swimming, scuba diving or even when frozen to play ice hockey.

Practice Areas

    • Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
    • Estate Administration
    • Elder Law
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Litigation

Professional Affiliations

    • Indiana State Bar Association
    • State Bar of Michigan
    • St. Joseph County Bar Association
    • Cass Country Bar Association


Professional Achievements

    • Defended a multi-million dollar trust contest from allegations of undue influence
    • Successfully pursued the rights of a surviving spouse under the spousal election statute where a descendant attempted to deprive the surviving spouse property
    • Defended a commercial lease tenant when landlord filed a $10 million damages complaint
    • Represented developer in a $30 million condominium project from inception to completion


Civic Involvement

    • Board Member, Real Services Guardianship Council
    • President, Michiana Estate Planning Council
    • Board Member, Northern Indiana Student Hunger Drive
    • Board Member, Stepwise

Admissions

    • State of Indiana
    • State of Michigan
    • United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana


Education

    • B.A. in History and Political Science from Purdue University, 2002
    • J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law, 2005