Since 1961, Indiana individuals and businesses have relied upon our litigators for effective legal representation in general civil litigation matters. The firm has handled virtually every kind of litigation imaginable - for individuals and for institutions. We have been involved with extremely complex cases facing businesses across the industry spectrum as well as individuals and families in everyday life.

The difference between a good attorney and an excellent attorney often lies in the ability to effectively prepare cases for trial and see them through to successful verdict. Our attorneys are experienced litigators who have taken many cases to trial with an excellent track record. Excellence in litigation not only ensures that your rights will be protected in the courtroom; it also provides leverage in settlement negotiations. If the other side knows your attorney is successful in the courtroom, they will be more inclined to settle before trial to avoid litigation.

Our civil litigation attorneys have represented individuals and small businesses throughout Illinois and Indiana in state, federal trial and appellate courts, prosecuting and defending suits which have included:

•  business and contract disputes
•  construction
•  partnership dissolutions
•  commercial and medical collections
•  eminent domain (condemnation) and zoning
•  promissory notes and security interests
•  trust litigation
•  real estate
•  banking
•  bankruptcy
•  creditor/debtor relationships

The firm also has vast experience in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Members of our civil litigation team are Duane Hartman, Tom Macke, Jeff Wrage, and Anna Hearn .