SOUTH BEND / MISHAWAKA, IN – May Oberfell Lorber, LLP welcomes new associate attorney Brittney K. Tarkanyi. Tarkanyi earned her J.D. from Belmont University College of Law 2024. She received her undergraduate degree in 2021 from Saint Mary’s College. While in law school at Belmont University College of Law, Brittney served as one of the…
Read MoreMany individuals and small business owners will download a free contract from the internet when entering a transaction with another party. They do so in a misguided effort to save money by not hiring an attorney. Yet, just as you should not use the internet to self-diagnose a medical condition, you also should not use…
Read MoreThe purpose of an adult guardianship is to provide care for the person and/or estate of an adult who has been deemed incapacitated by the court, known as the protected person. A guardian is a person appointed by the court who has the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of the protected person. A…
Read MoreLitigants and laypersons alike in Indiana have heard of the attorney-client privilege, but what is it? The attorney-client privilege is the legal privilege that exists between attorneys and clients to protect certain information. Specifically, the attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications made between attorney and client, during the course of the attorney’s representation of client. Attorney-client…
Read MoreSOUTH BEND / MISHAWAKA, IN – May Oberfell Lorber, LLP is happy to announce Matthew J Anderson and Katherine E Iskin have been promoted to partner, effective January 2025. Matthew Anderson earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University of Law in 2003, and received his undergraduate degree in 2000 from The University of Notre Dame.…
Read MoreIn the business, real estate, and finance professions, a legal opinion letter is an important document that provides assurances to parties involved in a transaction. A legal opinion letter is a formal, written communication from an attorney to a third party. It provides the attorney’s professional judgment regarding the legality of a specific action, document,…
Read MoreSOUTH BEND / MISHAWAKA, IN – May Oberfell Lorber, LLP is happy to announce partner promotions and new attorney hires over the past year. Laura Faulstich earned her J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 2015, and received her undergraduate degree in 2011 from Indiana University. Prior to joining May Oberfell Lorber, Laura worked…
Read MoreMost people go through life with little to no interaction with the bankruptcy court system. Those that do are usually voluntary players, like individual debtors who choose to file a bankruptcy case or lenders who know that losses are part of the business. However, sometimes a small business or an individual is pulled into someone…
Read MoreEstate administration can seem overwhelming, but understanding the process can significantlyease the burden during a difficult time. Our team recognizes the importance of guiding familiesthrough these complexities with compassion and expertise. This type of administration involves managing a deceased person’s assets, paying debts, anddistributing the remaining property according to the will or state law if…
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