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…
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…
Read MoreHave you said or have you heard someone else say something like, “When I die, all of my assets will go to my spouse and then my children, so I don’t need to worry about doing a will.” This is a very common misconception. And it can lead to confusion, disagreements, costs, and ultimately that…
Read MoreIn Indiana, an action for medical malpractice is initiated when the patient, or plaintiff, files a proposed complaint with the Indiana Department of Insurance alleging: (1) the defendant health care provider(s) owed a duty to the plaintiff; (2) there was a breach of that duty; and (3) a breach of that duty proximately caused the…
Read MoreCorporations often hire outside legal counsel to conduct investigations for several important reasons: Impartiality and Objectivity: Outside counsel can provide an unbiased perspective, which is crucial for ensuring the investigation is conducted fairly and without any internal conflicts of interest. This impartiality helps in presenting findings that are credible and trustworthy and based on facts…
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