KDDK Partner Shannon S. Frank has been named Evansville Lawyer of the Year for her work in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law by The Best Lawyers in America©. The 2027 edition marks the 12th consecutive year Shannon has been honored by the publication in this practice area. She also has three previous honors...Read More

KDDK Co-Managing Partner Mark S. Samila has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2027 Edition as Evansville “Lawyer of the Year” in two practice areas: Banking and Finance Law and Trusts and Estates. This is his second time being named in Banking and Finance Law. In addition, Mark previously earned the honor twice...Read More

Three KDDK Partners have been recognized as Evansville’s “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America© 2027 Edition. As the title suggests, only one attorney is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location. Congratulations to our partners: Mark S. Samila, Shannon S. Frank, and...Read More

The Best Lawyers in America© and The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch have included 24 KDDK attorneys among their honorees. Through an extensive peer-review process, The Best Lawyers in America compiles a list of the best attorneys in a broad range of practice areas from across their region. Attorneys may be recognized as...Read More

By Kent A. Brasseale II and Heather M. Lobermann Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule that permanently removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The final rule is effective upon...Read More

By: Jackson T. Treadway The Illinois Supreme Court recently held that the Illinois Minimum Wage Law (ILMWL) does not incorporate federal rules excluding certain preliminary and postliminary activities from compensable working time. In Johnson v. Amazon.com Services, LLC, the Illinois Supreme Court created an important distinction between Illinois and federal wage and hour law that...Read More

KDDK Associate Heather M. Lobermann has been selected for inclusion in the Rotary Club of Evansville’s 20 Under 40 Class of 2026. The program recognizes Evansville-area leaders under 40 and have exhibited leadership qualities and characteristics in their various roles throughout the Evansville community. Lobermann advises the firm’s business clients and brings a background in...Read More

KDDK is proud to announce that our firm has earned recognition in the Chambers & Partners 2026 statewide rankings for Indiana, a distinction awarded only to firms that demonstrate sustained excellence as validated through client and peer review.  The firm has been recognized for our Business team’s work in the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice...Read More

Super Lawyers has recognized five KDDK attorneys as 2026 Indiana Rising Stars: Nicholas J. Golding, Joshua R. Trockman, Heather M. Lobermann, Brandon T. Curl, and Lee M. Braun. Rising Star attorneys are among the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state, as chosen through peer nominations and evaluations combined with independent research. Partner Nick Golding...Read More

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...Read More