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

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

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

Joshua R. Trockman has been named by The Best Lawyers in America© for inclusion in the Evansville Ones to Watch 2026 edition for his work in three practice areas: Construction Law Trusts and Estates Litigation – Trusts and Estates Trockman has been recognized on the Ones to Watch list for three consecutive years. In addition...Read More

The Best Lawyers in America© has recognized three KDDK attorneys as Evansville’s Ones to Watch in their respective practice areas. Partner Nicholas J. Golding received the honor for his work in both Labor and Employment Law – Management as well as Litigation – Labor and Employment. Joshua R. Trockman was recognized for his work in...Read More

Four KDDK Partners have been recognized as Evansville’s “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 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: Michael E. DiRienzo, Shannon S. Frank, Carrie...Read More

The Best Lawyers in America© and The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch have included 22 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