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 Free Initial Consultation  Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) 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 PracticeFederal 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. Year Established: 1911
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AddressSuite 2300
One American Square
Indianapolis, IN 46282, (Marion Co.)
PhonePhone: 317-632-3232; Indiana: 800-622-4799
Fax: 317-632-2962
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http://www.dannpecar.com
Office HoursMonday: 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
Theodore R. Dann (1907-1993).
Philip D. Pecar (1930-2000).
Joel Yonover (1932-1995).
Robert A. Rose (1931-2001).
Norman R. Newman (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1960, Indiana. Education: Indiana University (A.B., 1957); Indiana University School of Law (LL.B., with distinction, 1960). Mr. Newman has represented both local and national developers of all types of real estate development projects, including shopping centers, industrial parks, office buildings, apartment projects and residential subdivisions, and in all phases of such projects, including land acquisition, zoning, leasing, environmental compliance, financing and construction. Mr. Newman's expertise is in the negotiation and documentation of complex projects. Published Works: Land Acquisition for Commercial Development; Problems and Pitfalls in Rendering Transactional Opinions to Third Parties; Title Insurance in Modern Real Estate Transactions; Environmental Considerations in Acquiring Land for Development; Introduction and Overview of the AIA System of Design and Construction Documentation. Classes/Seminars Taught: Lecturer, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum; Lecturer, International Council of Shopping Centers. Honors and Awards: Who's Who in America; Who's Who in American Law; The Best Lawyers in America; Indiana Super Lawyers. Professional Associations and Memberships: American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Real Estate; Corporate; Environmental and Construction Law.Email: Norman R. Newman
David H. Kleiman (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1959, Indiana. Education: Purdue University (B.S., 1956); Northwestern University (J.D., 1959). Mr. Kleiman is widely recognized in the field of commercial law. He has represented lenders, creditor committees, debtors and other parties in many large reorganization cases in Indiana and throughout the country. Mr. Kleiman, the first mediator appointed by the bankruptcy court in Indianapolis, has mediated many large commercial cases. He was elected by his peers to be a member of the American College of Bankruptcy. Classes/Seminars Taught: Lecturer, Bankruptcy Lecturer, Reorganization Lecturer, Uniform Commercial Code Lecturer, Financial Workouts. Honors and Awards: Jewish Welfare Federation Young Leadership Award Winner, 1968-Present; B'nai B'rith Man of the Year, 1987-Present; Liebert I. Mossler Community Service Award, Jewish Welfare Federation, 1988-Present; Ivan M. Chalfie Award for Distinguished Service, 1998-Present; Jerusalem of Gold Award State of Israel, Israel Bond Organization, 2001-Present; Elected to the American College of Bankruptcy, 2003-Present; Listed in Who's Who Legal USA: Insolvency & Restructuring and Who's Who in America, 2006-Present. Professional Associations and Memberships: Commercial Law League of America; Indiana Repertory Theatre, Board of Directors - President, 1992-1995; Jewish Federation - President, 1981-1984; Central Indiana Community Foundation; English Foundation; Skyline Club; Indianapolis Foundation - Trustee and Chairman; United Way of Central Indiana, Inc., Board of Directors - Chairman, 1987-1988; Jewish Community Center - President, 1992-1995; Indiana Jewish Historical Society - President, 1985-1986; Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Planned Parenthood of Central Indiana, Inc.; Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra; Board of Northwestern Legal Publications - Member, 1957-1959; Journal of Air Law and Commerce - Editor-in Chief, 1958-1959; Metropolitan Development Commission, Indianapolis - Counsel, 1965-1976. Member: Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations. Special Agencies: American Bankruptcy Institute; American College of Bankruptcy; Commercial Law League of America. Practice Areas: Commercial; Bankruptcy; Reorganization; Banking and Commercial Litigation.Email: David H. Kleiman
Jon B. Abels (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1970, Indiana; 1980, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Wabash College; Butler University (B.A., 1966); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1970). Mr. Abels has over 36 years of experience in creditors' rights relating to commercial collection and bankruptcy. Mr. Abels' primary focus is on problem solving. In addition to commercial collections and bankruptcy, Mr. Abels' strengths include commercial mortgage foreclosures and commercial loan documentation. Mr. Abels has represented numerous major banks and lending institutions in dealing with financially distressed borrowers both in Chapter 11 and out of court. Published Works: Bankruptcy Jurisdiction ICLEF, 1983-1987, 1989-1991 Honors and Awards: Lili Goodman Award, J. F. Martin Lanter Award, OCC. Representative Clients: Carter-Lee Lumber Company JPMorgan Chase Monroe Bank Regions Classes/Seminars Taught: Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum Seminars Sigmund J. Beck Advanced Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Seminar Commercial Collections and Bankruptcy Cases, National Business Institute. Member, Commercial Law League of America, 1986-1989. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Association; Indiana Association Corporate Renewal (President). Reported Cases: In re Colonial Discount Corp., 807 F.2d 594 (C.A.7 (Ind.) 1986); Matter of Marhoefer Packing Co., Inc., 674 F.2d 1139 (C.A.7 (Ind.) 1982). Practice Areas: Commercial; Bankruptcy and Reorganization Law.Email: Jon B. Abels
Melvin R. Daniel (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1972, Indiana; Arkansas; Florida. Education: Indiana State University (B.S., 1967); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1972). Mr. Daniel is experienced in all types of court trials, jury trials and motion practice. A client represented by Mr. Daniel received the largest jury award in a condemnation case of its kind in Indiana. Mr. Daniel also has extensive experience in municipal law and related planning and zoning. Classes/Seminars Taught: Lecture, "Planning and Zoning Training Session," Hendricks County Towns and County and City of Bloomington, 1996; Lecture, "Municipal Annexation," Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, 1994; Lecture, "Commercial Litigation," Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 1988. Honors and Awards: Carol Prize in Legal Advocacy, 1970; Moot Court Board Largest Jury Award. Fraternities/Sororities: Pi Gamma Mu Phi Delta Phi. Member: Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations; Indiana Trial Lawyers Association; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association; Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; State and Federal Civil Litigation; Municipal Law; Civil Practice.Email: Melvin R. Daniel
Lawrence F. Dorocke (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1973, Indiana; 1974, Iowa and U.S. Tax Court. Education: Purdue University (B.S., 1968; M.S., 1970); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1973). Mr. Dorocke has served as real estate and corporate counsel to clients in the development and financing of real property projects throughout the United States. Mr. Dorocke has served as counsel to Simon Property Group with respect to the development and financing of numerous high-profile shopping centers, including Circle Centre Mall and Mall of America, among others. Mr. Dorocke also has served as outside counsel to Simon Property Group with respect to the lease of air rights from the City of Indianapolis for construction of their new world headquarters in downtown Indianapolis. Mr. Dorocke has closed numerous complex, multi-million dollar transactions on behalf of entities affiliated with Simon Property Group and has negotiated numerous "Big Box" and Department Store Leases on behalf of Simon Property Group. Mr. Dorocke also has represented banks in documenting commercial loan transactions and real estate related "work out" transactions. Mr. Dorocke has served as counsel to the City of Indianapolis on numerous projects, including the Anthem headquarters building project and the acquisition and redevelopment of property along the Indianapolis downtown canal and other commercial and residential redevelopment projects in Indianapolis. Mr. Dorocke recently has served as company counsel to the seller of a steel mill in central Indiana, and also represented the new owner of a synthetic gas production facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. Classes/Seminars Taught: Numerous Real Estate and Financing. Honors and Awards: Who's Who in American Law; Who's Who in the Midwest; Who's Who in the World; Super Lawyer, 2004-Present. Memberships: Phi Kappa Theta National Fraternity - Board of Directors; Indiana Zeta Alumni of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity, Inc. - Board of Directors and President. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Real Estate; Corporate; Municipal Law; Shopping Center; Creditors' Rights Law.Email: Lawrence F. Dorocke
Jeffrey A. Abrams (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1981, Indiana and U.S. Federal Court. Education: Miami University (B.S., 1978); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1981). Mr. Abrams is widely recognized in the field of commercial real estate, as well practicing in corporate and business transactions. Mr. Abrams represents banks and lending institutions, developers, landlords, tenants, builders, contractors and all types of business owners. Mr. Abrams has represented companies and lenders in documenting different types of transactions, including acquisition and development of land, shopping centers, office and industrial buildings, acquisition of businesses, development loans, construction loans and leases for various property types. Published Works: Regular Contributor and Author, Indianapolis Business Journal; Understanding the Indiana Broker Lien Law House Bill 1136, Indiana Realtor, September/October 2007. Classes/Seminars Taught: Lecturer, Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors; Lecturer, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum; Lecturer, Lorman Education Services; Lecturer, National Business Institute. Honors and Awards: The Best Lawyers of America; Who's Who in Commercial Real Estate, 1998; Who's Who in Commercial Real Estate, 2002; Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors, 2000; Top 20 Real Estate Attorneys, State of Indiana by Chambers USA, 2003-2008; Indiana Super Lawyers Listing, 2004; Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation, 2004. Professional Associations and Memberships: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - Board of Directors, 1988; Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter - President, 2001-2003; Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter - Treasurer, 2000-2001; Building Owners Association, 2000-2005; Managers Association, 2000-2005; Jewish Community Center - Board of Directors; Jewish Community Center - Vice President, 1998-2000; Broadmoor Country Club - President, 1992-1993; Youth Links Organizing Committee; Ardath Burkhart Leadership Series; Wexner Heritage Foundation; American College of Real Estate Lawyers - Member. Fraternities/Sororities: Phi Gamma Delta. Member: Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations. Fellow: Indianapolis Bar Foundation Board of Directors (President, 2008). Practice Areas: Real Estate; Corporate and Alcohol Beverage Law.Email: Jeffrey A. Abrams
James H. Schwarz (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1980, Indiana, U.S. Federal Court and U.S. Tax Court. Education: Indiana University (B.S., highest distinction, 1977); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 1980). Mr. Schwarz has acted as developer's counsel in connection with the development and financing of the largest shopping mall in the United States, the Mall of America. Mr. Schwarz has represented real estate developers in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing and sale of real estate. Published Works: Obtaining Financial Commitments ICLRR, 1987. Classes/Seminars Taught: Legal Opinions in Commercial Real Estate - Where Are We Now; Representation of the Corporate Borrower; Obtaining Financial Commitments and Attorney Opinions to Lender; Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum; The ABC's of Securitization, ICSC Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky Law Symposium for Lawyers and Real Estate Professionals, 1998-1999; Obtaining Financial Commitments and Attorney Opinions to the Lender; Where is the Financing Coming From; Basic Documentation for Shopping Centers; Securitized Loans-Rating Agency Underwriting Requirements: Impact on Due Diligence and Loan Closing Process, International Council of Shopping Centers, United States Shopping Centers Law Conference, 1990-1992; Securitized Loans-Rating Agency Underwriting Requirements: Impact on Due Diligence and Loan Closing Process, International Council of Shopping Centers, United States Shopping Centers Law Conference, 2000. Honors and Awards: Who's Who in American Law; Best Lawyers of America; Chambers USA: American's Leading Lawyers; Indiana Super Lawyers. Professional Associations and Memberships: Jewish Community Center, 1989-1991; Bureau of Jewish Education, 1986-1991; American College of Real Estate Lawyers; National Association of Bond Lawyers. Pro Bono Activities: Vice-President, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, 2005-2006; Vice-President, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, 2005-2007; Board Member, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc., 1996&mdash. Fraternities/Sororities: Alpha Epsilon Pi; Phi Delta Phi; Beta Gamma Sigma. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Corporate; Real Estate; Municipal Finance and Shopping Center Law.Email: James H. Schwarz
Walter E. Wolf, Jr. (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1955, Indiana. Education: Harvard University (A.B., 1952; LL.B., cum laude, 1955). Mr. Wolf's practice specialty is business, real estate law and tax planning. Mr. Wolf has been engaged in business affairs and real estate development, and has participated in the development of numerous residential, apartment and condominium projects, shopping centers, and other forms of commercial and industrial development. Mr. Wolf represents numerous real estate developers, owners and operators, automobile dealers, and other business owners, entrepreneurs and management personnel. Mr. Wolf's practice involves balancing tax and practical consideration in structuring transactions and then assisting his clients in completing the transaction. Mr. Wolf also has substantial experience in subsidized housing and the management and development of real estate. Mr. Wolf has extensive experience in a wide range of financing transactions, having worked with and (at times) represented banks and other financial institutions, public and private borrowers, and both for-profit and not-for-profit entities. Mr. Wolf also has prepared debt and security instruments, and leases in a myriad of financing transactions and has a reputation for getting difficult matters closed. Classes/Seminars Taught: Lecturer, Real Estate Exchanges and Practical Considerations in Real Estate Development. Member: Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Real Estate; Corporate and Tax Law.Email: Walter E. Wolf, Jr.
James P. Moloy (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1984, Indiana and U.S. Federal Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Seventh Circuits; U.S. Tax Court. Education: Indiana University (B.S., with high distinction, 1981); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1984). Mr. Moloy has extensive experience representing creditors and debtors in loan workouts and bankruptcy cases. Mr. Moloy has represented clients in many of the more complex Chapter 11 cases, including Wabash Valley, Cajun Electric, Qualitech, American Commercial Lines, CART and Amcast Automotive. Mr. Moloy has handled numerous appeals, including successful appeals at the Indiana Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit. Since 2004, Mr. Moloy has regularly represented the Champ Car World Series. Published Works: The Treatment of Forward Contracts under the Bankruptcy Code, Indiana State Bar Association, Utility Law Section, 2002; Fifth Circuit Denies Preemption of State Jurisdiction Over Bankrupt Utility's Rates, LRP Publications (BCD), 1997; Seventh Circuit Affirms Confirmation of Wabash Valley's Plan, LRP Publications (BCD), 1996; Going Bankrupt Doesn't Have to Mean Losing Retirement Funds, Indianapolis Business Journal, 1993; Waivers of the Automatic Stay, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 2001; Enforceability of Third Party Releases and Injunctions in a Chapter 11 Plan, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 2000; Collection of Federal Loans To Generation and Transmission Cooperatives, World Research Group, 1995. Classes/Seminars Taught: Lecturer, Rate Jurisdiction in Chapter 11, Indiana State Bar Association, Utility Law Section, 2002; Lecturer, Exemptions: Beneficiary's Interest in a Retirement Fund Protected in Bankruptcy, Indianapolis Bar Association, 1993; Lecturer, The Bankruptcy Code's Treatment of Pre-Petition Assignment of Rents, Income and Profits, Indianapolis Bar Association, 1990; Annual Bankruptcy Institute, 1993; Lecturer, Waivers of the Automatic Stay, ICLEF, 2001; Lecturer, Enforceability of Third Party Releases and Injunctions in a Chapter 11 Plan, ICLEF, 2000; Lecturer, Collection of Federal Loans To Generation and Transmission Cooperatives, World Research Group, 1995; Lecturer, The Bankruptcy Code's Treatment of Pre-Petition Assignment of Rents, Income and Profits, Annual Bankruptcy Institute, 1993. Honors and Awards: The Best Lawyers in America; Indiana Super Lawyers 2004. Professional Associations and Memberships: Indiana Association of Corporate Renewal; American Bankruptcy Institute. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Commercial Law; Appellate Practice.Email: James P. Moloy
Andrew A. Kleiman (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1986, Indiana. Education: Purdue University; Indiana University (B.S., 1983); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1986). Mr. Kleiman represents developers, commercial lenders, business owners, entrepreneurs and municipalities. Mr. Kleiman has also developed practice niches in representing small businesses, assisting in the formation and development of new businesses and preparing Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification filings. Mr. Kleiman has represented numerous real estate developers and lending institutions with construction and permanent financing matters. Mr. Kleiman has also represented developers with build-to-suit transactions, as well as an apartment developer and manager. Mr. Kleiman has also represented clients in the purchase of automobile dealerships. Published Works: "No-Lien Contracts: Working to Protect the Rights of All"; "Developers Obtain Capital through REIT Public Offerings". Classes/Seminars Taught: Lecturer, Real Estate Topics. Honors and Awards: Jewish Federation L.L. Goodman Award, 2000-Present; Jewish Community Center Martin L. Larner Leadership Development Award, 1993-Present. Professional Associations: National Association of Bond Lawyers; Jewish Community Center - Board of Directors; Jewish Community Center - President, 1998-2000; Jewish Federation - Board of Directors; Bureau of Jewish Education - Board of Directors; United Way of Central Indiana, Inc.; Boy Scouts and the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation; Jewish Community Relations Council - Board of Directors. Fraternities/Sororities: Phi Delta Phi. Member: Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Real Estate; Business Transactions; Corporate and Municipal Law.Email: Andrew A. Kleiman
Mark R. Waterfill (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1986, Indiana and U.S. Federal Court. Education: Hanover College (B.A., with honors in Political Science, magna cum laude, 1983); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1986). Mr. Waterfill is widely recognized in the field of employment law and also focuses on litigating commercial disputes. Mr. Waterfill has handled first-chair responsibility in several complex litigation matters ranging from class-action overtime and age discrimination cases to securities fraud, breach of contract and federal racketeering matters. Mr. Waterfill has litigated and successfully argued before the Indiana Court of Appeals on covenant not to compete and employment law issues. Mr. Waterfill also frequently represents water and sewer utilities before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Published Works: Understanding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, The Employer's Guide to Compliance, (Co-Author); The Family and Medical Leave Act, A Dozen Years of Confusion (Co-Author); Personnel Law Update, Contributing Lead Editor, Council On Education In Management's; Savvy Employer. Classes/Seminars Taught: Lecturer, Employment Law, Lorman Education Services; Lecturer, Employment Law, The Council On Education In Management; Speaker, Religious Discrimination in Employment, Arbitration and Mediation of Employment Disputes. Honors and Awards: Indiana Super Lawyers, 2006 and 2007. Professional Associations and Memberships: Indianapolis Bar Association - Distinguished Fellow; Indiana Bar Association, Labor an Employment Council - Member; Indianapolis Bar Association - Board of Managers; Bethany Christian Services Adoption Agency - Board of Directors; Veterans Service Foundation, Inc. - Board of Directors; U.S. Congress 1988 Democrat Candidate Indiana's 7th District. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Employment Law; Commercial Litigation; Utility Law.Email: Mark R. Waterfill
William L. O'Connor (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1989, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern District of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. Education: University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1986); Indiana University (J.D., cum laude, 1989). Mr. O'Connor's practice encompasses a wide range of commercial and complex litigation areas. Mr. O'Connor frequently litigates disputes regarding real estate, securities, Bankruptcy Adversary Proceedings, title insurance and insurance coverage in Federal and Bankruptcy Courts. Mr. O'Connor represents numerous securities broker dealers for their litigation and regulatory needs in the State of Indiana. Mr. O'Connor has tried and arbitrated matters across the State of Indiana in both State and Federal Courts for issues involving securities and real estate fraud, the purchase and sale of businesses and employment contract disputes and catastrophic injuries. Classes/Seminars Taught: Tort Law Updates, Punitive Damages and Trial Practice, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Foundation; Tort Law Updates, Punitive Damages and Trial Practice, National Business Institute. Honors and Awards: Recipient, Indiana Insurance Institute 2000. Professional Associations and Memberships: Professional Liability Underwriting Society; Securities Industry Association, Compliance and Legal Division; Defense Research Institute; Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Professional Liability and Commercial Litigation; Securities Litigation; Creditors' Rights; Insurance Coverage.Email: William L. O'Connor
Andrielle M. Metzel (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1996, Indiana; U.S. District Court Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. Education: Franklin College of Indiana (B.A., 1991); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1996). Ms. Metzel's practice is concentrated in the areas of litigation, employment and labor law, real estate zoning and development, land use, licensing and alcoholic beverage law. Ms. Metzel represents corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts and before local and state administrative bodies and agencies. Ms. Metzel has extensive experience negotiating resolutions in complex business, family and transactional disputes. Ms. Metzel joined Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman in 1999 after working as litigation counsel for the firm of Johnson Smith LLP and after working as a Felony Prosecutor in Marion County, Indiana. Ms. Metzel is a frequent public speaker and participant in numerous seminars concerning employment and labor law issues. Ms. Metzel also provides customized, in-house training on a variety of employment law subjects. Published Works: Pitfalls of Hiring and Firing Practices, 2007; Minimizing Liability for Unlawful Workplace Harassment, July, 2006; Key Concepts in FMLA Compliance, April, 2006; Understanding Employee Privacy Rights: Limits on Monitoring and Searches, 2006; Tech-Knowledge for Employers, March, 2006; Steering Clear of Common Costly Mistakes to Properly Handle Employee Complaints and Investigations, 2006; Understanding Workplace Harassment, August, 2005; Advanced FMLA, Intermittent Leave & Benefits Issues, July, 2005; MS in the Workplace, Educational Program for the Indiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2005; FMLA Update, Protecting Managers, Supervisors & HR Professionals from Individual Liability, May, 2005; Human Resource Audits in Indiana, May, 2005; Workshop, Avoiding FMLA Headaches, May, 2005; Basics of Employment Law, March, 2005; Safeguarding Your Organization From Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Liability, August, 2004; Workplace Harassment and Internal Investigations: How to Prevent and Respond to Harassment, July, 2004; Human Resource Audits in Indiana, May, 2004; Indiana FMLA Update, May, 2004; Indiana Personnel Law Update, 2004; Properly Handling Employee Complaints & Investigations, 2004; Effectively Managing Return-to-Work Issues: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities, 2004; Indiana Personnel Law Update, Properly Handling Employee Complaints and Investigations, December, 2003; Indiana FMLA Update, December, 2003; Indiana, Best Practice in FMLA Administration, September, 2003; A Guide for Employers in Indiana : How to Prevent Problems with Employees & Handle Problems that Arise, July, 2003; Understanding & Preventing Sexual Harassment and Hostile Environment Harassment for Educators, April, 2003; Effective Human Resource Management in Indiana: The Law and Psychology of the Workplace, March, 2003; FMLA Update, March, 2003; State and Federal Leave Law Update, 2003; Complying With the Uniform Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA), 2003; Human Resource Audits in Indiana, 2003; Employment Law Problems Seminar, September, 2002; Keeping Retaliation Claims at Bay, September, 2002; Protecting Yourself from Individual Liability in an Employee Lawsuit, August, 2002; Managing the Overlap of ADA, FMLA and State Worker's Comp Laws, August, 2002; Personnel Law Update, Handling Disgruntled, Stressed-Out and Other Potentially Violent Employees: Preventing Employee Sabotage and Workplace Violence, 2002; Keeping Fraud and Malingering to a Minimum; How to Minimize Your Personal Liability When Implementing Terminations FMLA Update, Protecting Supervisors and Managers from Individual Liability for Violations of the FMLA, 2002; Wage and Hour/Payroll Compliance Update in Indiana, 2002; Managing Employee Discipline, Discharge and Documentation in Indiana: Employee Discipline and Discharge of Potentially Violent Employees: Minimizing the Risk to your Workforce, 2001; Managing Employee Discipline, Discharge and Documentation in Indiana: Employee Discipline and Discharge of Potentially Violent Employees: Minimizing the Risk to your Workforce, 2002; Stopping Confidentiality Leaks and Privacy Breakdowns by Implementing Essential Safeguarding Policies Personnel Law Update, Handling Workplace Violence: A Collaborative Approach to Protecting Your Organization from Liability and Your Employees from Harm, 2001; Untangling the FMLA, ADA and Worker's Comp Overlap How to Design and Implement Policies that will Help you Deal with the Day-to-Day Management of Disability and Leave Issues; Keeping Leave Fraud and Malingering to a Minimum, 2001; Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, May, 2005; Complying with USERRA, What Every Employer Should Know About Employees in Military Service, May, 2003; Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, 2002; The Impact of Improvements: Crucial Road Work on US 31 Understanding and Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, September, 2002; Understanding and Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, July, 2004. Honors and Awards: Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Distinguished Fellow; Indiana Super Lawyers, 2004; American Advocacy Competition, National Finalist; Recipient, Richard L. Zweig Cooperating Attorney Award from the Indiana Civil Liberties Union, 1997; Professional Associations and Memberships: Indiana State Bar Association, Board of Governors, Secretary 2007; Indiana State Bar Association, Board of Governors, District 11 Representative 2008 and 2009; Indiana State Bar Association, Chair - Women in the Law Division 2006 and 2007; Indianapolis Bar Association, Executive Committee - Land Use Section; American Bar Association, Advisory Panel Member; IndyCREW Network of Commercial Real Estate Women; D.A.R.E. Indiana - Board of Directors, 2000; Indiana State Bar Association, Alcohol Beverage Subcommittee Member; Indiana State Bar Association, Land Use & Zoning Section Member; Indiana State Bar Association, Employment & Labor Section Member; Indiana State Bar Association, Litigation Section Member; Indiana State Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section Member; American Bar Association, Employment & Labor Relations Committee Member; American Bar Association, Women Advocate Committee Member. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Fellow: Indianapolis Bar Foundation (Development Chair, 2008). Practice Areas: Litigation; Employment; Real Estate and Zoning Land Use; Administrative Law.Email: Andrielle M. Metzel
Eric M. Hylton (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1997, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana. Education: Indiana University (B.S., 1993; J.D., magna cum laude, 1997). Mr. Hylton's practice is concentrated in the areas of employment law, labor law and litigation. Mr. Hylton represents corporate and individual clients in all trial-related and appellate matters concerning employment law, labor law and general litigation. Mr. Hylton also specializes in education law representing the rights of teachers throughout the State of Indiana. Mr. Hylton joined Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman in 2003 after participation with the firm of Lowe Gray Steele & Darko, LLP, where he was a member of the labor and employment law practice group. Honors and Awards: Indianapolis Labor Law Award, Indiana University School of Law. Memberships: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Indiana. Member: Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Employment Law; Labor Law and Litigation.Email: Eric M. Hylton
Jeffrey Kosc (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1996, Illinois; 2006, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern, Districts of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin. Education: Colby College (B.A., 1993); DePaul University (J.D., 1996). Mr. Kosc is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property, Corporate and Litigation practice groups. He concentrates his practice on transactional and litigation matters in the areas of intellectual property, technology, telecommunications, commercial and corporate law, and advertising, sweepstakes and promotions. Mr. Kosc began his career in-house with the parent cooperative for True Value Hardware. Among other responsibilities at True Value, Mr. Kosc was primarily responsible for all technology matters and the start-up of an e-commerce subsidiary. In 2000, Mr. Kosc moved into private practice in Chicago and he joined Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman in 2006. SELECTED SAMPLE ENGAGEMENTS: Obtained summary judgment for client in litigation regarding rent-escalation calculation in ground lease. Successfully defended motion to enjoin an on-line ticket broker from using trademarks related to a well-known event and venue in a descriptive manner. Litigation counsel for a food products distributor in International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 (Tariff Act) action alleging the importation and sale of products in violation of multiple U.S. patents. Represented private equity firm as to intellectual property aspects of acquisition of a consumer-goods company. Represented consumer-goods company in all aspects of divestitures of product lines. Represented multi-national advertising conglomerate and domestic consumer-services provider in multiple complex, enterprise-wide, software license and ASP agreements (including, desktop applications, ERP and back-end systems) worth several million dollars per year. Represented major retailer in disputes with merchant banks, issuing banks and payment card industry in connection with alleged security breach. Representation included interpretation of the PCI DSS/CISP security standards and counseling relating to common point of compromise (CPP/CPC) designation. Lead counsel in trade secret, contract and related business torts litigation claiming over $10 million in damages in the Northern District of California for an e-commerce client. Litigation counsel in litigation and related arbitration regarding software patent in the Eastern District of Texas and American Arbitration Association. Touchcom Inc, et al v. Gilbarco (2:03-cv-00329-TJW) and Touchcom Inc et al v. Dresser Inc. (2:04-cv-00246-TJW) and Touchcom Inc et al v. Dresser Inc. (American Arbitration Association). Represented furniture manufacturer in international software development agreement for custom CAD software system for kitchen planning and cabinet manufacturing. Advised large publishing client with regard to potential class-action claims under the TCPA as applied to text messages. Litigation defense counsel for software company in trade secret and copyright action. PRG-Schultz, Intl., Inc. v. Kirix Corp., et al., Case No. 03 C 1867 (N.D. Ill. ). Negotiated third-party logistics (3PL) agreement for large wholesaler for Lebanon, IN distribution facility. Secured the transfer of a domain name from a cybersquatter incorporating the identity of a celebrity chef. Richard L. Bayless v. Cayman Trademark Trust, National Arbitration Forum Claim Number: FA0602000648245 (April 3, 2006). Advised large retail cooperative regarding stored value cards and gift card escheatment issues. Negotiated various professional sports and entertainment sponsorship, license, and contingency award agreements, including motor sports promotion agreements with NASCAR, IROC, various raceways, racing teams and professional drivers. Published Works: E-Marketing Liabilities, Chapter 10.2 of The Growing Business Handbook, Kogan Page Limited, 2004; The Basics of Software Licensing, The Journal of Investment Compliance, Volume 2/Number4, Spring, 2002; Case Note: NBA v. Williams, 45 F.3D 684 (2nd Cir. 1995), DePaul University Journal of Art and Entertainment Law, 6J.Art & Ent. Law 121; Presentation: The Grokster Decision and Its Effect on Copyright Law, Chicago Bar Association Computer Law Committee, September, 2004; Business Law Basics, Speaker: 2007 Small Biz Brief Series; Intellectual Property 101 for the Small Business, Speaker: 2006 Small Biz Brief Series; Common Point of Purchase and Common Point Of Compromise, Speaker: 2006 InfraGard National Conference Regulatory Compliance Track, August, 2006; Surviving Discovery of Your Electronically Stored Information (ESI), Speaker, May, 2008. Classes/Seminars Taught: Speaker, Small Biz Brief Series Intellectual Property 101 for the Small Business, 2006; Speaker, Regulatory Compliance Track Common Point of Purchase and Common Point of Compromise, InfraGard National Conference, 2006; Professional Associations: Alumni: FBI Citizens' Academy, 2008. Member: Indianapolis, Illinois State and Indiana State Bar Associations. Transactions: Touchcom Inc, et al v. Gilbarco, 2:03-cv-00329-TJW Touchcom Inc et al v. Dresser Inc., 2:04-cv-00246-TJW Touchcom Inc et al v. Dresser Inc. PRG-Schultz, Intl., Inc. v. Kirix Corp., et al., No. 03 C 1867 (N.D. Ill.) Richard L. Bayless v. Cayman Trademark Trust (2006). Practice Areas: Intellectual Property; Technology; Commercial/Corporate; Advertising; Sweepstakes and Promotions; Litigation.Email: Jeffrey Kosc
James B. Chapman II (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1996, Illinois; 2005, Indiana. Education: Bob Jones University (B.A., cum laude, 1990); Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1996). Before joining Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman in 2004, Mr. Chapman was an elbow law clerk for eight years for the Honorable Richard Mills, United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. In this position, Mr. Chapman assisted Judge Mills in adjudicating cases in Federal District Court and in five different United States Circuit Courts when Judge Mills sat in those circuits by special designation. Bar Admissions: Indiana; Illinois; U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois; U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court. Published Works: Economic Protectionism: Illinois Wrong Choice For Complying With The 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, 20 S. Ill. U.L.J. 313, 1996. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State, Illinois State and Federal Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Appellate Practice; Litigation.Email: James B. Chapman II
Cynthia M. Reese (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1997, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. Education: Ball State University (B.S., 1993); Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1997). Ms. Reese's practice is concentrated in the areas of commercial litigation and creditor's rights. Ms. Reese has represented numerous major banks and lending institutions in dealing with financially distressed borrowers and complex commercial mortgage foreclosures, bankruptcy and collection. Ms. Reese also represents corporate and individual clients in matters concerning commercial transactions, collections, real estate litigation, and environmental law. Classes/Seminars Taught: Legal Issues in Real Estate Foreclosure, National Business Institute; REAL Property Foreclosure: A Step by Step Workshop, National Business Institute. Professional Associations and Memberships: Indy Crew - Network of Commercial Real Estate Women; International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation. Member: Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation.Email: Cynthia M. Reese
David E. Kress (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 2000, Indiana. Education: Indiana University (B.A., 1990; J.D., 2000). Mr. Kress joined the firm in May of 1999. Mr. Kress' practice includes litigation and employment law. Mr. Kress has worked on numerous employment cases for various firm clients. Mr. Kress also assists clients in the implementation of practical solutions to avoid liability exposure from a multitude of employment laws and regulations. Mr. Kress is a frequent presenter at employment law seminars hosted by the Council on Education in Management. Mr. Kress represents numerous homeowner associations, assisting them in the drafting of covenants, by-laws as well as representing them in disputes with individual homeowners. Mr. Kress completed an internship with the District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Published Works: "Defendant's Perspective of Legal Aspects of Arthritis and Other Degenerative Processes", (Co-Author), 1999. Classes/Seminars Taught: Frequent Presenter, Employment Law Seminars; Lecturer, "Documentation and Recordkeeping: Drafting Lawful Policies and Procedures and Maintaining Personnel Records", 2002; Lecturer, "Family Medical Leave Act Update", Council on Education Management, 2002; Lecturer, "Personal Liability under the Family Medical Leave Act", Council on Education Management, 2001; Lecturer, "The Americans with Disabilities Act Update", Council on Education Management, 2000. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Employment Law; Commercial Litigation.Email: David E. Kress
Andrea L. Hermer (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1990, Indiana. Education: Indiana University (B.A., 1987; J.D., cum laude, 1990). Ms. Hermer is a member of the firm's Real Estate, Utility, and Commercial Law practice groups. Ms. Hermer concentrates her real estate practice on representing developers, landlords, tenants, builders, contractors, and other types of business owners. Ms. Hermer acquired extensive experience in commercial real estate matters as in-house counsel with Duke Realty Corp. Ms. Hermer draws on that experience today when assisting real estate clients in negotiating and documenting different types of transactions, including the acquisition and development of land, commercial leases and construction agreements. Ms. Hermer's real estate practice compliments her extensive experience in utility regulatory matters. Ms. Hermer represents both regulated and unregulated utilities, newly formed corporations, and other commercial groups before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and state and federal courts. Ms. Hermer also provides clients with strategic advice on utility related matters. Ms. Hermer is well-versed with Indiana's 2006 Telecommunications Reform Legislation (HEA 1279) and works with clients to assimilate the comprehensive regulatory changes into their operations. Classes/Seminars Taught: Utility Regulatory Matters. Memberships: Indianapolis Chapter of Commercial Real Estate; Women Orchard In Bloom Garden Show - Committee Chairman. Member: Indiana State (Member, Utility Law Section) and American (Member, Utility Law Section) Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Real Estate; Utility; Commercial Law.Email: Andrea L. Hermer
Beth Sullivan-Summers (Shareholder) admitted to bar, 1987, Indiana. Education: Indiana University (B.S.W., 1982; J.D., 1986). Ms. Sullivan-Summers joined the firm in 2008 and concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning and estate administration. Ms. Sullivan-Summers counsels individuals and business owners on ways in which to maximize the transfer of assets while minimizing the impact of estate, gift and income taxes in an uncertain and complex tax environment. Ms. Sullivan-Summers also represents personal representatives and trustees in estate and trust administration. Published Works: Basic Probate Procedures and Practice in Indiana, Contributing Author, 2005; Probate Skills Series: Part II The Probate Road: Bumps, Curves, & Detours, Contributing Author, 2006; Preparing Your First Federal Estate Tax Return, ICLEF, Author, 1996. Professional Associations and Memberships: Hoosier Hills Estate Planning Council; Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis; Pro Bono Activities: IBA Low Asset Will Program; IBA Hospice Program Meals on Wheels. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Estate and Trust Administration.Email: Beth Sullivan-Summers
OF COUNSELP. 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
ASSOCIATESMatthew 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
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