For the fifth year, KDDK Co-Managing Partner Mark S. Samila has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© as “Lawyer of the Year” in Evansville. This year, he was recognized for his work in the Business Organizations (including LLCs & Partnerships) practice area. Previously, the award was given to Samila for his work in...Read More

For the third time, KDDK Partner Shannon S. Frank has been named Evansville Lawyer of the Year in Construction Law by The Best Lawyers in America©. Frank earned the honor previously in 2022 and 2024. For 11 consecutive years, she has been recognized by the organization and has been included on the 2026 Edition of...Read More

KDDK Partner G. Michael Schopmeyer has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for nearly two decades across multiple practice areas. In the 2026 Edition, Schopmeyer has been named to Evansville’s Best Lawyers list for the 19th consecutive year for his work in Environmental Law. He has also been honored for his work in...Read More

Co-Managing Partner Jeffrey K. Helfrich has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for over a decade across multiple practice areas. In the 2026 Edition of the guide, Helfrich adds a new practice area – Banking and Finance Law – to seven others. His longest-held honor is in Commercial Transactions / UCC Law where...Read More

KDDK Associate Brandon T. Curl has been selected by The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch for inclusion in the 2026 edition. This is Curl’s third appearance on the list, adding four litigation practice areas to his prior recognition for Insurance Law. This year, he has been recognized in the following practice areas: Commercial...Read More

For more than 17 years, KDDK Partner Stephen S. Lavallo has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America©. This year, Lavallo has been named to the Evansville Best Lawyers list for his work in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. He has received the most awards from Best Lawyers...Read More

KDDK Partner Allison K. Comstock has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in their 2026 Edition. She has been named to the Evansville Best Lawyers list for her work in Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates again this year. Comstock has been named to the list nine consecutive years in Real Estate...Read More

The Best Lawyers in America© has recognized KDDK Partner Ryan M. Schulz by naming him to the Evansville Best Lawyers list in four practice areas. This year, Schulz has been honored for his work in: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Commercial Transactions/UCC Law Corporate Law With three...Read More

For eight consecutive years, The Best Lawyers in America© has recognized KDDK Partner Maria L. Bulkley for her work in Land Use and Zoning Law. Along with land use and zoning, she practices in the areas of land development, real estate development, business, and construction law. Bulkley has more than 25 years’ experience assisting clients...Read More

Steven S. Hoar, KDDK Partner, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in three practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance, and Litigation – Construction. Hoar focuses his practice on business litigation, including disputes related to contracts, financial services, corporate governance, construction projects, manufacturing, and real estate. He...Read More