Five KDDK partners have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their work in Business & Corporate Law in Indiana, including: G. Michael Schopmeyer, Mark S. Samila, Shannon S. Frank, Ryan M. Schulz, and Ashley R. Hollen. Whether a large, publicly owned company or a closely-held, family-owned business, KDDK attorneys familiarize themselves with each client’s business and industry to efficiently and effectively address the needs of each client. As members of KDDK’s Business Law practice, our attorneys provide experience in a broad range of industries, involving many differing objectives and challenges.
With more than 40 years in practice, Schopmeyer has been named to the Indiana Super Lawyers for 13 consecutive years for his work in Business/Corp Law. He has spent his entire career with KDDK, and has extensive experience working with businesses across numerous industries. His financial acumen empowers clients to more swiftly reach durable solutions.
As a business lawyer, Samila works extensively with privately-owned businesses and their owners on the purchase and sale of businesses, equity investments, business and succession planning and tax and estate planning. This is his eighth year to be recognized by Super Lawyers for his work in Business & Corp. law. Samila blends his accounting and financial background with his legal experience. In so doing, he provides legal analysis and also understands and considers the business and financial implications of a client’s legal options.
By combining over 30 year’s experience in practice with her business background, Frank understands many of the issues facing business owners and key management personnel whom she works with to develop effective solutions. She represents many closely held companies in a variety of matters, including buy and sell transactions, business organization, contracts, the sale and leasing of real estate, and employment issues.
Schulz has a combined eight years being recognized by Super Lawyers with four years as a Rising Star and four years as an Indiana Super Lawyer. He counsels clients through complicated business and construction transactions and can be of assistance to any company in reviewing contracts, negotiating contracts, drafting contracts, and handling litigation involving a variety of business transactions, including construction, manufacturing, real estate and other business contracts.
Hollen assists clients with a broad range of legal issues in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, real estate, business, and environmental law. She advises privately held businesses and non-profits on matters including buying and selling businesses, entity formation, ownership and member issues, business restructuring, commercial contracting, corporate governance, acquisitions and dispositions, mergers, and private placements.
For those who may not be familiar, Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The organization uses independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations to determine each year’s list.
