Practice Areas

	Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate
	Provide services in estate and trust planning, Medicaid planning and probate administration with consideration of family financial and tax issues. Services include preparation of wills, trusts, guardianships and advance health care directives. Thomas Bunger Margaret M. Frisbie James L. Whitlatch Joseph D. O’Connor Jessica L. Merkel

Civil Litigation

Represent clients in civil disputes, such as contracts, transactional disputes, landlord–tenant matters, employment and real estate; in state and federal courts (trial and appellate levels); in mediations and arbitrations; and before governmental agencies. Joseph D. O’Connor James L. Whitlatch Samuel R. Ardery John W. Richards William J. Beggs Steve K. Emery Holly M. Harvey Lara K. Cutshall Maryanne Pelic Brian R. Drummy

Real Estate, Zoning and Development

Represent buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate brokers and agents in the purchase and sale of real estate, whether developed or undeveloped, commercial or residential. Also, represent clients before local and state regulatory land-use boards and commissions and in Section 1031 Like Kind Exchanges. Thomas Bunger Margaret M. Frisbie Steve K. Emery William J. Beggs Holly M. Harvey Brian R. Drummy

Business Organizations, Tax Planning and Transactions

Advice and services related to the creation and operation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies (LLC). Also, strategic tax planning for individuals and businesses regarding the formation, operation and disposition of business ventures and business transactions. Joseph D. O’Connor James L. Whitlatch Margaret M. Frisbie John W. Richards William J. Beggs Steve K. Emery Kevin A. Halloran Lara K. Cutshall Jessica L. Merkel

	Employment and Labor
	Representation of employers and employees in matters regarding employment disputes and planning, such as wrongful discharge, discrimination, employee handbook review and preparation, representation before the EEOC, Indiana Civil Rights Commission and Bloomington Civil Rights Commission. Representation of employers in labor and union disputes. James L. Whitlatch William J. Beggs

	Health Care Law
	Working with and advising health care providers, such as hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, long-term care facilities, home health services and physician practices. Services include advice regarding structure, HIPAA, STAR, EMTALA and numerous other state and federal laws and regulations. James L. Whitlatch William J. Beggs Lara K. Cutshall

Family Law

Areas of representation include dissolution of marriage, legal separation, paternity, adoption, post-dissolution matters, mediation, child support and Parenting Time modifications. Joseph D. O’Connor Holly M. Harvey Maryanne Pelic

Criminal Defense

Represent individuals in criminal proceedings, including felonies, misdemeanors, infractions and juvenile matters. John W. Richards

Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations

Advise local and national charitable organizations in all aspects of operations. Services include advice on tax-exemption issues, governance, 501(c)(3) status, employment, unrelated business income, private inurement and endowments. James L. Whitlatch Margaret M. Frisbie Kevin A. Halloran

Insurance Law

Representation of insurance carriers and their insureds in liability and coverage disputes, third-party claims, first-party claims, declaratory judgment actions and subrogation claims. Joseph D. O’Connor John W. Richards William J. Beggs Holly M. Harvey James L. Whitlatch Samuel R. Ardery Lara K. Cutshall Maryanne Pelic Brian R. Drummy

Professional Liability

Represent and advise professionals against whom claims are brought. Services include representation of attorneys, accountants, engineers and health care providers. James L. Whitlatch Joseph D. O’Connor William J. Beggs

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Serve private parties and public entities in achieving resolution of disputes before and after litigation has commenced. Services include mediation, binding and non-binding arbitration, and other ADR techniques. Joseph D. O’Connor Samuel R. Ardery

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