Divorce: Depending on the alimony, child support and distribution of assets, a divorce can force a business partner into liquidating his or her shares.
Guardianship
Guardianships: A guardianship is a document that passes decision-making authority and responsibility to someone else. A common guardianship scenario involves passing on child-rearing responsibility to family members to make sure children are cared for in the event of their parents’ untimely death.
Insurance bad faith: Disputes are common between policyholders and insurance companies. We represent policyholders who have had their claims wrongfully denied or have been accused of wrongdoing or insurance fraud by their insurance companies.
Theft
Embezzlement
Shareholder disputes: We represent shareholders and executives in claims of fraud, embezzlement and other forms of white collar theft. We also handle breach of fiduciary duty claims like misuse of company funds, violations of non-compete clauses and issues stemming from buy/sell agreements.
Business disputes have a tendency to linger on for far longer than expected, and disputes over non-compete clauses are no different. As a business litigation lawyer, I focus on finding the most efficient, effective results possible for my clients.
I represent business clients and employees in non-compete agreements. Non-compete agreements are generally just one aspect of a larger employment contract with rules that are similar to those of any other contract. I offer legal service for employers and employees regarding non-competes that include...
Employment Litigation
Shareholder disputes: We represent clients in shareholder disputes involving employment issues, breach of duty, management issues, dissolution, breach of contract, accounting fraud and many other issues.
Non-compete Agreement
Like many business matters, non-compete clauses have a range of legal implications, creating possible pitfalls and errors for the unwary. Whether you are entering into a business non-compete agreement or litigating a violation of a non-compete, it is essential to work with an attorney who understands this area of law and who will help you through every stage of the process.
Real estate disputes: We litigate disputes involving buy/sell agreements, leases, breach of contract, construction liens and insurance disputes.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Todd has represented and worked with clients on a variety of legal matters including insurance disputes, business formation, business litigation, contract disputes, estate planning, trusts, probate, family, criminal, guardianship, and landlord-tenant. He has also represented clients before various state agencies in licensing matters.
When you or a loved one have been seriously injured due to the fault of another, you need a professional to turn to who will fight for justice. If you’ve suffered from a personal injury, we’ll help you obtain full and fair compensation. We understand that each situation is unique and will take the time to truly listen to your story and personal needs. Our personal injury practice areas include...
It is not too difficult to find an Indiana estate attorney who focuses almost exclusively on estate planning and handles litigation on the rare occasion that this issue comes up. Most estate attorneys take this approach. The issues involved when litigation arises in the estate and probate context are too important to be entrusted to a lawyer who just handles litigation on the side as an extra component to his or her law practice.
Wills
Advance health care directives (living wills): The advance health care directive is like a POA for health matters instead of financial matters. It allows you to name a health care agent and to leave instructions as to how you want your health care to be handled if you are ever unable to communicate your wishes on your own.
Trusts
A revocable living trust is a written contract, which assigns an individual responsibility for managing your trust property. This type of trust is established while you are alive. It is considered “revocable” because you have the freedom to change or destroy the trust at any time. When you pass away, a living trust becomes “irrevocable,” meaning that it cannot change.
Power of Attorney
Info and fact gathering: First, we talk with the client during the free initial consultation, then we review all the legal docs and the facts surrounding the relevant will, trust, power of attorney or similar document.