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

Kent A. “KAB” Brasseale, II, KDDK co-managing partner, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 Edition for his work in Real Estate Law. This is the 11th consecutive year that Brasseale has been honored with the Best Lawyers in Evansville designation in this practice area. In addition to his work in real...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

KDDK Partner Seth B. Zirkle has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in three practice areas: Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), and Real Estate Law. This is his first year to be honored as one of Evansville’s Best Lawyers. Prior to joining KDDK, Zirkle practiced...Read More

Steven M. Theising, KDDK Partner, has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 edition. This is the fifth year Theising has been recognized among the Best Lawyers in Evansville for his work in Health Care Law, and his second year being honored for his work in Closely Held Companies and Family...Read More

KDDK Partner Ashley R. Hollen has been selected by The Best Lawyers in America© for inclusion in the 2026 edition. This is Hollen’s first appearance on the list, and she has been named an Evansville Best Lawyer in the Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Mergers & Acquisitions Law practice areas. Hollen assists clients...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

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

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

Recently, third-party companies have been sending out letters offering to buy property. Recipients of these letters have increased concerns about whether they are falling victim to real property fraud. There are existing tools that help property owners monitor what real estate documents are being recorded using their names. Most counties in Indiana, and many in...Read More