Understanding the Michigan Condominium Association Lien and Foreclosure Process

By Brittney Tarkanyi | July 7, 2025

Timely payment of condominium assessments is essential to the operation of any condominium association. When a co-owner fails to pay, the association must take action to collect the amounts owed. One of the most common tools used to collect unpaid condominium assessments is to place a lien on the co-owner’s unit. In Michigan, this process…

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Recent Trends in Civil Litigation

By Georgianne Walker | June 3, 2025

Georgianne Walker, Trial Attorney & Partner at May Oberfell Lorber, LLP, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss changes she has seen in litigation over the past couple of years. Georgianne talks about how her firm manages the volume of trial work with the logjam of trials taking place. Bill and Georgianne discuss the challenge…

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Suspension of Indiana Driver’s License for Driving Without Insurance

By Nicole Lewis | May 12, 2025

Under Indiana law, all drivers are required to maintain auto insurance and carry proof of that insurance while operating a vehicle. The state mandates minimum liability coverage of 25/50/25, which means: Failing to maintain this insurance, or failing to provide proof of insurance when requested by law enforcement or the BMV, can lead to the…

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MAY OBERFELL LORBER, LLP WELCOMES NEW ASSOCIATE

By May Oberfell Lorber | April 30, 2025

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…

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Self Help Legal Documents – You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

By Sean Towner | April 23, 2025

Many 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…

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Guardianships for Incapacitated Adults

By Cortney Sweat | March 5, 2025

The 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…

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What is Attorney-Client Privilege?

By Savannah Gutierrez | March 5, 2025

Litigants 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…

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May Oberfell Lorber, LLP Announces Partner Promotions

By May Oberfell Lorber | January 24, 2025

SOUTH 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.…

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The HAVEN Act Goes to Kindergarten

By Katherine Iskin | January 10, 2025
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Indiana Legal Opinion Letters

By Sean Towner | December 23, 2024

In 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,…

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