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

As the Southern Indiana Builders Association Parade of Homes enters its final weekend, KDDK congratulates the following area homebuilders on their entries and awards. Barrington Custom Homes CAC Custom Homes Carl Elpers Contracting Chapman Homes, LLC Chris Brown Homes Custom Homes by Modern Structure Doty’s  Home Building GEN3 Contracting John Elpers Homes Martin Brothers Properties...Read More

Congratulations to KDDK Partner Shannon Frank as the recipient of the 2024 Leaders and Legends Award from the Southwestern Indiana Builders Association (SIBA). This is the highest housing award bestowed by the Association and is given to an individual to honor outstanding leadership and achievements that benefit the housing industry in Southwestern Indiana. Shannon has worked with...Read More

KDDK has been recognized as one of America’s Best Law Firms in the Evansville Metropolitan area, excelling in 19 practice areas. According to the Best Lawyers® announcement, the rankings recognize “the most elite firms across the nation, identified for their professional excellence with consistently positive feedback from clients and peers.” To become eligible for a...Read More

Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn is ranked as one of America’s “Best Law Firms” for 2024 as compiled by Best Lawyers® again this year. The firm earned the honor in two new areas of law this year including Economic Development Law and Litigation – Labor & Employment. KDDK is recognized in the Evansville Metropolitan Tiers...Read More

We are very proud to announce that 23 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© and The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch. Each year, Best Lawyers conducts an extensive peer-review process to compile a list of the best attorneys in a broad range of...Read More