Kokomo Business Lawyers

Michael Lakes joined Rolfes Henry's Indianapolis office in July of 2024. Before that, he was employed with the Indiana Department of Child Services providing legal services to field staff to help promote compliance with Indiana law and child welfare. As soon as he graduated from law school, Michael joined a general practice firm in Martinsville, IN where he represented clients in criminal, civil, and family law. Mr. Lakes was raised in Connersville, IN. He now lives in Indianapolis with his wife, son, and daughter. EDUCATION Indiana University McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, IN Juris Doctor, 2021 Full Tuition Award Student Bar Association 1L Representative Student...

Mr. French is a partner with the firm's Litigation Practice Group. Mr. French is a trial lawyer and certified mediator, who has represented clients in federal and state court lawsuits in many United States jurisdictions. Mr. French advises businesses and individuals of the strategies available to execute goals for resolution of disputes that require court intervention. Mr. French has represented clients in a wide variety of complex litigation matters, including class actions, intellectual property misappropriation, securities violations, commercial and business transactions, shareholder disputes, employee non-competes, real estate development disputes, and governmental enforcement proceedings.

Andrew J Thompson was licensed to practice in Indiana in 1990. He had previously passed the Uniform Certified Public Accounting examination in 1985, while working for KPMG Peat Marwick as a Tax Specialist. Mr. Thompson is an entrepreneur, long time estate planner, former trust officer, business owner, and experienced general practice attorney. The Thompson Law Office provides service to families and businesses with the goal of helping them achieve the best results in line with their goals. The practice is founded on a collaborative approach where the client always makes the decisions. Areas of practice...

Since 1992, I have advised business clients and executives regarding business disputes and represented them in court and arbitration. I work collaboratively with clients to achieve cost-effective resolutions of disputes, whether in litigation, arbitration, mediation or otherwise. I regularly counsel and advise media organizations on media law issues, including rights of access and litigation avoidance, and represent media organizations in litigation involving the First Amendment, defamation, rights of privacy and publicity and copyright and trademark enforcement. I defend banks and financial institutions in litigation, as well as attorneys, insurance brokers and other professionals against claims of negligence...

David B. Vornehm is a founding Partner of DSV. He focuses his legal practice in the areas of Construction Law, Public Contract Law, Surety Law, Environmental Law, Commercial Law and Business Law. He is also a frequent arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. David represents all participants in the construction industry, including public and private owners, general, prime contractors and subcontractors in all types of project delivery systems and performance and payment disputes. He has incorporated numerous entities including minority, women, veteran and disadvantaged businesses. He frequently works with clients to assist in contract drafting and negotiations. ...

Doug earned his law degree from Syracuse University, in 2002. At Syracuse, he graduated summa cum laude (1st in his class) and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Syracuse Law Review. Doug began his legal career as a litigator with two large Midwest law firms, where he practiced commercial litigation. In 2005, Doug started his own law practice, focused primarily on small business, divorce, family law and other business and personal legal services. In 2009, Doug began developing his mediation practice: Providence Mediation. As a mediator, Doug strives to help couples avoid the stress and expense that the traditional divorce process...

Philosophy: I Care About Your Legal Concerns. Sole practitioner of Little Law Office. Civil Litigation and Trial Practice experience. Involved in Indiana legal market since 1991. Adjunct Professor of Pre-Law at Marian University, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Attorney Blake Bower has accumulated an impressive list of credentials as an Indiana Civil Litigator focusing on the legal areas of business, utility, construction, family, contract law and more. Serving clients throughout the state of Indiana, Blake brings enthusiasm and knowledge to his clients’ cases and works to find creative legal solutions to their problems. Meet Attorney Blake Bower Blake is licensed to practice law in the states of Indiana and Michigan. While attending Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and after graduating law school, Blake has had very diverse legal experience. He has worked as a legal intern in...

Provide counsel from formation to windup, including general counsel services, contract development and review, etc. to small businesses in a variety of industries. Practice also includes real estate (commercial and residential), insurance defense (including defense of private and commercial insureds), motor sports, insurance coverage, litigation, civil rights and personal injury.

Erika is a partner with Halcomb Singler, LLP, in Carmel, Indiana. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University, Bloomington in 2001 with a double major in political science and criminal justice, and a minor in business. Erika received her law degree from The University of Dayton School of Law in 2005 and was admitted to practice law in Indiana in the same year. She has subsequently been admitted to practice before both the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana. Erika is a member of the Hamilton County Bar Association as well as the Indiana State Bar Association and serves on...

Jordan L. Tandy is an attorney at Tiede Metz & Downs, P.C., a general practice firm in Wabash, Indiana. He specializes in criminal defense, family law, and general litigation.

I started at May Oberfell Lorber as a law clerk in 2000. Upon graduation from law school, I became an associate, progressed to partnership, and have been with MOL ever since. I am passionate about my career, and thankful to be surrounded by such talented attorneys at MOL and in our community in general. I am licensed in both Indiana and Michigan, with the primary focus of my practice being litigation. I defend health care providers in medical malpractice disputes, manufacturers in commercial litigation disputes, and landowners in premises liability disputes. I also counsel and represent clients...

Born and raised in Mishawaka, Spence joined the firm in 1979. He counsels clients in the areas of domestic and family law, commercial litigation, mediation and personal injury and wrongful death cases. During his career, he’s served as President of the St. Joseph County and Indiana State Bar Associations. He sits on the Mishawaka Education Foundation, and received the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Governor O’Bannon in 2002.

Alexander (Alex) Passo is a trial lawyer that represents clients on a variety of matters with a concentration on: internal business disputes, emergency business litigation, breaches of contract, fraud and professional negligence. Alex has successfully resolved several cases where his clients have recovered over $1,000,000.00.

Alex is a problem solver. Akin to the most notable historical Alexander, he enjoys solving the 21st century’s version of the Gordian knot - complex business disputes. These types of legal controversies often contain a multitude of problems and he employs an analytical approach to solving them - first identifying his clients’ objectives and...

Ryan P. Dillon is a lifelong Hoosier and a resident of Johnson County since 2006. He grew up in rural Shelby County, where his family is actively involved in the agricultural community. He and his family currently reside in northern Johnson County. From an early age, Ryan has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America, earning the Eagle Scout Award in 2001. Ryan recently was recognized for twenty years of tenure in the organization, and currently serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster, a council volunteer, and the Vice President of the Firecrafter Alumni Association. Prior to attending law...

Maen’s focus areas revolve around an empathetic approach to understanding his clients and focusing on meeting their goals in the best possible manner. Since Maen is the oldest of seven children, he has learned the necessity of patience and understanding. This allows him to truly relate to each client and provide specified planning to each individual client situation. Because of this, Maen has had the pleasure of working with a wide range of clients from all different backgrounds and understands that everyone has different needs. Maen’s goal is to satisfy every client’s desire in the best and most efficient manner...

Sean's real estate practice covers both residential and commercial client needs involving transactional matters. In particular, Sean's practice focuses on drafting real estate purchase agreements and deeds. Sean also represents business owners in various transactional matters. Sean routinely counsels business clients who are buying or selling a business, as well as providing guidance on employment and human resources matters. Sean has represented clients in acquisitions of all sizes, ranging from $100k - $5 Million plus.

Matt is a 1990 graduate of Columbia City High School. He received his Bachelors Degree from Indiana University in 1994 and graduated from the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis in 1998 where he was a member of the Indiana International & Comparative Law Review. Prior to joining Bloom Gates & Whiteleather, LLP, Matt practiced in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Matt concentrates his practice in real estate, litigation, corporate law, and represents multiple governmental entities and sewer districts throughout Northeast Indiana. Matt has litigated cases in both federal and state courts in...