Knowles & Associates uses a team approach for the provision of high quality yet cost-effective legal services designed for clients whose assets range from modest to very substantial.  We help clients save money and taxes  through estate planning, business succession planning and Medicaid planning. 

The firm also accepts employment for the purpose of protecting the rights of individuals, families and businesses through litigation. Our mission is the acknowledgement of God by the application of  Christian principles and ethics with respect to each client we represent.

 

OUR CREDENTIALS

 

The firm is rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory  Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for it's high professional legal standards and ethics.

The Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register is limited to only the most distinguished law practices; those that have achieved the AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.  The "A" signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the "V" denotes "very high" adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence.

 

OUR LAWYERS

 

Today there are three lawyers in the firm: 

                                    William W. Knowles

Daniel K. Dilley

The firm is committed to serving clients across the state and to community involvement with the city of Indianapolis and the city of Carmel.

 

OUR TEAM APPROACH

 

One of the things that sets Knowles & Associates apart  is its team approach.  Instead of one lawyer working with a case, all lawyers and appropriate staff take an interest in and participate in the development of each case as needed, which results in lower rates for overall time billed.

Our charges reflect the lower overhead and efficiency of a small firm.

The firm does not plan to grow in size by great measure as it believes, that by limiting its areas of practice together with the implementation of modern technology, it has the ability to compete with all other firms in the services it provides. 

 

OUR BILLING

 

We explain our billing before our contractual representation begins. We keep you informed of the work performed and the charges due on a regular basis.  You  may elect to pay for fees on a hourly rate, flat fee basis or some combination thereof.

 

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION

 

Our office and legal staff attend professional seminars on a regular basis.  Our lawyers have served as instructors at Indiana University and Indiana Wesleyan University.

 

FLEXIBLE MEETING SITES

 

Sometimes clients prefer to meet at another location. We are willing to meet with you at your home, business, hospital, extended care facility or wherever and whenever you prefer, in order to be responsive to your needs.

 

SEMINARS FOR CLIENTS

 

To make sure our Estate Planning clients have an opportunity to learn about current topics, and to keep current on the law, we offer free bimonthly seminars to clients.

 

OUR HISTORY

 

The firm has been in service to individuals throughout the state of Indiana since being established by Hugh J. Baker, Esquire, in 1934 and continues to focus on Trust and Estate Planning, including Administration, and related Llitigation.

 

Development of the firm name:

  1934-1946: Binkley & Baker

  1946-1973: Baker & Orbison

  1973-1983: Baker Orbison Bales & Knowles

  1983-1998: Knowles & Associates

  1998-Present: Knowles & Associates, LLC