KDDK Co-Managing Partner Jeffrey K. Helfrich and Partner Allison K. Comstock were each named to the 2026 Indiana Super Lawyers earlier this year. Helfrich was recognized for his work in Mergers & Acquisitions, and Comstock was honored for her work in Real Estate law. Helfrich has extensive expereince in KDDK’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice helping...Read More

Three KDDK partners in our Litigation practice area were recognized as 2026 Indiana Super Lawyers earlier this year. Jeffrey W. Ahlers was honored for his work in General Litigation, Michael E. DiRienzo was reconginzed for his work in the area of Creditor Debtor Rights, and Patrick C. Thomas was selected for his work in Civil...Read More

by Nicholas J. Golding and Lee M. Braun On March 5, 2026, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed Senate Enrolled Act No. 76, also known as the “Fairness Act” (“Act”), a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that will go into effect on July 1, 2026. In addition to requiring local governments to cooperate with federal immigration detainer...Read More

By Heather Lobermann and Emily Smoot The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that the requirement to file mandated reports under the Residential Real Estate Rule (the “Rule”) is currently on pause. This announcement comes on the heels of the recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in...Read More

By Nicholas J. Golding and Dylan J. Murphy Illinois has recently seen two major changes to the employment law scene, including the creation of the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act and the amendment of the Workplace Transparency Act. The New Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act Effective June 1, 2026, the Family Neonatal Intensive Care...Read More

By Heather Lobermann and Emily Smoot The Residential Real Estate Rule The Residential Real Estate Rule is a regulation under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) which is designed to combat money laundering, illegal financing, and hidden ownership of real property. Although much of the CTA has been suspended, as of the date of this publication,...Read More

Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, due to the winter storm and hazardous travel conditions. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 27th at 8:00 a.m. for our regular business hours.Read More

We are pleased to announce that Joshua R. Trockman has been named the firm’s newest partner, effective January 1, 2026. This milestone reflects Trockman’s legal experience,  commitment to client service, and contributions to the firm and the community. An Evansville native, Trockman represents the third generation of attorneys in his family. He earned his B.A....Read More

As 2025 draws to a close, we celebrate the dedication demonstrated by our team and the many opportunities to serve our valued clients. Your trust and collaboration have been central to our shared success. May this holiday season bring you rest, joy, and renewed energy for the opportunities that lie ahead. Please note that our...Read More

During this time of reflection and thanksgiving, we pause to acknowledge the meaningful relationships we have built with our clients, colleagues, and community members. We sincerely appreciate the trust and confidence placed in our firm and are grateful for the opportunity to serve the legal needs of our clients throughout the year. Please note that...Read More