As 2024 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
by G. Michael Schopmeyer and Carter R. Gallagher In 2005, the Indiana General Assembly granted nonprofit religious organizations special statutory tort claim protection for injuries sustained on their premises. On December 12, 2024, the Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments in Calvary Temple Church of Evansville, Inc., v. Kirsch, and will decide just how far those...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
by Kent A. Brasseale, II and Heather M. Lobermann On December 3, 2024, in Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland et al, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and stayed the requirements to report. For more information...Read More
We are pleased to announce that Governor Eric Holcomb has honored Mike Schopmeyer, our Partner and former Co-Managing Partner, as a Sagamore of the Wabash. The award is the highest civilian honor regularly bestowed by the Governor of Indiana at his discretion to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the state. Mike Schopmeyer and...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
At the Indiana State Bar Association’s (ISBA) recent Annual Summit, KDDK partner Steve Hoar was elected Chair-Elect of the ISBA’s House of Delegates. As Chair-Elect in 2024-25, Steve will serve on the ISBA’s Board of Governors, the governing body of the ISBA between meetings of the House of Delegates. In 2025-26, Steve will become Chair...Read More
It is with deep sadness that we extend our condolences to the family of Philip H. Siegel, a respected member of the Evansville legal community and friend to the firm who died on September 14, 2024, at the age of 90. Mr. Siegel began practicing law in 1960 and was known for his dedication to...Read More
With 17 years of recognition by Best Lawyers, KDDK Partner Stephen S. Lavallo was named Evansville’s “Lawyer of the Year” for his work with Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law. This was the second year his efforts on behalf of closely held and family businesses have been recognized by Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers also...Read More
Over the past decade, The Best Lawyers in America has recognized Mark Samila in eight different practice areas, awarding him “Lawyer of the Year” recognition four times. Two of those titles were given this year for Samila’s work in both Banking and Finance Law as well as Corporate Law which he also received in 2023....Read More
