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The Attorneys of Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, P.C., have established a tradition of practicing law for the protection, benefit and welfare of their clients. In 1911, Jackiel Joseph founded his law firm in Indianapolis. Theodore R. Dann, with law degrees from Indiana University and Harvard University, joined the Joseph law firm in 1931. Now, more than nine decades after its founding, Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman continues to offer legal advice and services to a growing list of local, regional and national clients.

Statement of Practice

Federal and Indiana Civil, Trial and Appellate Practice, Administrative, Bankruptcy, Commercial, Commercial Lending, Construction, Corporate, Creditors' Rights, Employment, Environmental, Intellectual Property, Land Use, Mergers and Acquisitions, Municipal Law and Finance, Probate and Estate Planning, Real Estate, Shopping Center, Taxation, Trademark and Zoning Law.

Rate Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Major Credit Cards

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Address

Suite 2300
One American Square
Indianapolis, IN 46282, (Marion Co.)

Phone

Phone: 317-632-3232; Indiana: 800-622-4799
Fax: 317-632-2962

Website

http://www.dannpecar.com

Office Hours

Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

OF COUNSEL

P. Chadwick Hill (Of Counsel) admitted to bar, 1998, Indiana. Education: Saint Louis University (B.A., 1989); University of Detroit-Mercy School Of Law (J.D., 1997). Mr. Hill joined Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman in 2007 and has concentrated his practice in the areas of Criminal and Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Sports and Entertainment representation. Mr. Hill has litigation experience in both State and Federal courts. Mr. Hill also represents personalities in the areas of motor sports (IndyCar series), football (AFL), basketball (WNBA), baseball, boxing and music industries. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Criminal and Civil Litigation; Personal Injury; Sports and Entertainment.Email: P. Chadwick Hill

Linda E. Cantor (Of Counsel) admitted to bar, 1979, Indiana and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Education: Indiana University (A.B., 1976); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1979). Ms. Cantor joined Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman in 1981 and has concentrated her practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, and charitable gift planning. Published Works: Co-Author, "You, Your Clients and Economic Recovery Tax Act," The Rough Notes Company, 1981. Classes/Seminars Taught: Lecturer, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum; Lecturer, National Business Institute. Professional Associations and Memberships: Board of Directors, Prevent Blindness Indiana, 2004—; Washington Township Schools Foundation, 1996—; Board of Directors, Jewish Community Center; Board of Directors, Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation; Charitable Donors, Indiana University School of Medicine; Goldman Union Camp Institute, 1991—. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Estate Planning and Administration; Charitable Gift Planning.Email: Linda E. Cantor

Steven M. Pecar (Of Counsel) admitted to bar, 1986, Indiana. Education: Indiana University (B.S., with distinction, 1981; J.D., cum laude, 1986); Tulane University of Louisiana. Mr. Pecar concentrates his practice in real estate development and business transactions, including commercial and real estate loan documentation. Mr. Pecar is involved with the negotiation and preparation of commercial and general business contracts, including acquisition, development, financing, leasing and formation of business organizations and real estate ventures. Mr. Pecar represents developers, owners, operators, lenders and tenants, as well as entrepreneurs in all aspects of business activities. Mr. Pecar has been involved in a variety of diverse transactions, including the issuance of publicly-traded stocks, the sale of assets of a large cable company and a simultaneous sale of four hotels in four different states. Mr. Pecar has attained the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell's listing of attorneys rated by skill and ethics among their peers. Honors and Awards: Honorary, Beta Gamma Sigma. Fraternities/Sororities: Pi Kappa Alpha. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Corporate; Real Estate and Tax Law.Email: Steven M. Pecar

Charles R. Rolph, III (Of Counsel) admitted to bar, 1977, Iowa and Nebraska; 1986, Indiana and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana. Education: University of Nebraska at Omaha (B.G.S., 1974); University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1976); The American College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (M.S., Financial Services, 1984). Prior to entering the private practice of law in 1993, Mr. Rolph served as Vice President and General Counsel of an employee benefits consulting firm in Indianapolis; and, before that, as Vice President of Advanced Sales and Pensions for Jefferson National Life Insurance Company in Indianapolis. Certifications: Tax-Exempt and Governmental Plan Consultant; Certified Pension Consultant; Certified Employee Benefit Specialist; Chartered Financial Consultant; Chartered Life Underwriter. Honors and Awards: Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2009. Professional Associations and Memberships: American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries; Indiana Benefits Conference; International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists; Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis; National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association; Society of Financial Service Professionals. Member: Indiana State, Iowa State and Nebraska State Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Retirement Plans; Employee Benefits; Executive Compensation.Email: Charles R. Rolph, III

ASSOCIATES

Matthew R. Breeden (Associate) admitted to bar, 2004, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Education: University of Redlands (Economics, 2001); Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 2004).

Prior to joining Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, Mr. Breeden served as Vice-President and General Counsel for the Champ Car World Series. During his tenure at Champ Car, Mr. Breeden was a member of the company's five-person executive management team. He managed all legal affairs for the company, including contracts (venues, promoters, sponsors, teams, broadcasters, vendors, etc.), insurance (corporate and event), litigation, employment and corporate governance. In addition, Mr. Breeden negotiated and documented M&A activities for Champ Car and several affiliates. Highlights: Served as lead counsel in the drafting and negotiating of agreements for the acquisition of the Grand Prix of Long Beach from Dover Downs, and Grand Prix of Toronto from Molson Sports & Entertainment. Successfully negotiated and drafted television broadcast contracts with multiple broadcasters, including ABC/ESPN, NBC, CBS, SPEED Channel, Global (Canada) and TV Azteca (Mexico). Represented Champ Car in successfully negotiating new chassis production agreements for each of the Atlantic and Champ Car Series, resulting in significant savings to teams. Successfully negotiated and drafted promoter agreements for seven new Champ Car venues in four years. Participated in negotiations and related documentation which resulted in the historic unification of the Champ Car World Series and Indy Racing League. Visit my website: http://sportslawguru.com. U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Member: Indiana State and American Bar Associations.

Special Agencies: Sports Lawyers Association. Practice Areas: Sports and Entertainment; Real Estate; Corporate; Intellectual Property.Email: Matthew R. Breeden

Michael A. Lang (Associate) admitted to bar, 2006, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Education: Ball State University (B.A., cum laude, 2003); Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis (J.D., summa cum laude, 2006). Mr. Lang concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate law, corporate law, shopping center law, and commercial lending law. Mr. Lang has also represented several commercial clients in connection with real estate property tax appeals. Mr. Lang represents banks and other lenders, landlords, tenants, developers, builders and all types of business owners. Mr. Lang has also represented business owners in the formation of several new businesses. Prior to and during law school, Mr. Lang worked as a Deputy Assessor in the office of the Perry Township Assessor in Marion County. Published Works: "Taking Back Eminent Domain, Using Heightened Scrutiny to Stop Eminent Domain Abuse," 39 Ind. L. Rev. 449, 2006. Honors and Awards: Francis J. Feeney, Jr. Tax Award, 2006. Member: Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate; Corporate; Shopping Center; Commercial Lending; Real Estate Property Tax Law.Email: Michael A. Lang

Alexis N. Sumner (Associate) admitted to bar, 2006, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Education: Schiller International University, Heidelberg, Germany (B.A., International Relations and Diplomacy, Valedictorian, 1998); Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis (J.D., summa cum laude, 2006). Ms. Sumner concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and civil litigation. Prior to law school, Ms. Sumner worked in the insurance industry as a commercial and personal lines property adjuster. Honors and Awards: John J. Dillon Memorial Scholarship, 2004-2005; John J. Dillon Memorial Scholarship, 2005-2006. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Litigation.Email: Alexis N. Sumner

Nicholas F. Baker (Associate) admitted to bar, 2006, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Education: Indiana University, Bloomington (B.S., 2001); Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 2006).

Mr. Baker concentrates his practice on both transactional and litigation matters. Prior to joining Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, Mr. Baker was a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge/Judge Kirsch on the Indiana Court of Appeals in Indianapolis. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations.Email: Nicholas F. Baker

Raegan M. Gibson (Associate) admitted to bar, 2007, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Education: Western Kentucky University (B.A., summa cum laude, 2003; M.P.A., summa cum laude, 2004); Indiana University (J.D., cum laude, 2006). Ms. Gibson concentrates her practice in the area of litigation. Ms. Gibson represents corporate and individual clients in all trial-related matters concerning corporate, business, contract, and employment issues. Honors and Awards: Robert H. Staton Moot Court Competition, Order of the Barristers 2006-2007, International Trademark Association's Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition, Best Regional Oral Advocate Team Award 2003, Delta Sigma Rho National Lincoln-Douglas Debate Champion 2003, International Forensics Association Lincoln-Douglas Debate Champion, Forrest E. Jump Scholarship, 2004-2007, Harold R. Woodard Scholarship 2004-2005, Fraternities/Sororities: Phi Delta Phi. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Litigation.Email: Raegan M. Gibson

Sean E. Obermeyer (Associate) admitted to bar, 2007, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Education: Hanover College (B.A., cum laude, 1999); Indiana University (J.D., summa cum laude, 2007). Mr. Obermeyer concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate, corporate law, and estate planning. Prior to law school, Mr. Obermeyer worked in the banking industry as a branch manager. Published Works: Resolving the Catch 22: Franchisor Vicarious Liability for Employee Sexual Harassment Claims Against Franchisees, 40 Ind. L. Rev. 611, 2007. Honors and Awards: Michael J. Sacopulos Tax Award, 2007. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Real Estate; Corporate; Estate Planning.Email: Sean E. Obermeyer

Fred L. Cline (Associate) admitted to bar, 2008, Indiana. Education: Taylor University (B.A., magna cum laude, 2004); Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., magna cum laude, 2008). Articles Editor, Indiana Law Review, Vol. 41. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Reorganization Law; Commercial Law; Litigation.

Kristen E. Edmundson (Associate) admitted to bar, 2005, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Education: University of Chicago (B.A., with honors, 2000); Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., summa cum laude, 2005). Ms. Edmundson concentrates her practice in the area of commercial real estate. Ms. Edmundson represents corporate and individual clients in all commercial real estate development matters including leasing, acquisitions, sales, and financing. Prior to law school, Ms. Edmundson worked in the computer software industry as a technical writer and business process analyst. Published Works: Global Positioning System Implants: Must Consumer Privacy Be Lost in Order for People to Be Found, 38 Ind. L. Rev. 207, 2005. Honors and Awards: IUPUI Chancellor's Scholar Award, 2005; T.M. Englehart, Jr. Memorial Fellowship, 2004-2005; Eli Lilly & Company Law Alumni Scholarship, 2003-2004; Papke Prize for Best Student Note, 2004. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate; Corporate; Shopping Center Law.Email: Kristen E. Edmundson