Partner Nicholas J. Golding has been selected by The Best Lawyers in America© for inclusion in the Evansville Ones to Watch 2026 edition for his work in both Labor and Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment. Golding has been recognized on the Ones to Watch list for three consecutive years. Golding...Read More

KDDK Partner Michael E. DiRienzo has been recognized as Evansville “Lawyer of the Year” in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. DiRienzo earned the honor for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. In addition, DiRienzo has been honored by the organization as a “Best Laywer”...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

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

Three KDDK attorneys have been recognized as Evansville’s “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America©.  For the second time, KDDK Partner Jeffrey W. Ahlers has been named Evansville’s “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Labor Law – Management. Jeff represents individuals, businesses, insurance companies, units...Read More

Four KDDK attorneys have been recognized as Evansville’s Ones to Watch in their respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America©. Joshua Trockman was recognized for his work in Trusts and Estates. Nicholas Golding received the honor for his work in both Labor and Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment....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