Business and Corporate Law

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Business Disputes
• Business Transactions
  Barry began his legal career at Baker & Daniels, moved to Klineman Rose Wolf & Wallack (where he was managing partner) and then to Wallack & Wallack before becoming a Co-Founding Partner of Wallack Somers & Haas in 1999. His areas of concentration include real estate acquisition, development, leasing and financing, secured real estate lending, and business transactions. Those who know Barry well know that he is never late to a meeting and never misses a deadline. He takes pride in being business oriented, getting quickly to the heart of issues and finding reasonable solutions to resolve those issues.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Harry concentrates his practice in the areas of acquisition, development, leasing, financing and disposition of projects in the office, retail, commercial, industrial, multi-family and agricultural real estate sectors. An additional area of his practice is advising owners of cemeteries and funeral homes throughout the country on legal issues relating to their industry, including mergers and acquisitions, financing, funeral home development, regulatory compliance and trusting requirements. Harry also has experience representing members of the hospitality industry in real estate matters, acquisitions, contract review and negotiations, and other business issues.
• Construction Litigation
  Haley also brings clients a unique perspective gained from past experience handling real estate and construction litigation matters, including representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, landlords, and tenants in contracts and mechanics’ lien disputes.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Our team consists of professionals who have diverse business backgrounds, making them experienced and resourceful problem-solvers. They can help you assess the opportunities and risks of every real estate transaction and have experience negotiating and closing complex deals. Our entire team is dedicated to providing personal, attentive service, and will advocate for you every step of the way.
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Michael has served as the lead attorney for a variety of notable projects including the conversion of the downtown Indianapolis bus station to the headquarters of the Indiana Department of Education. He has been involved in numerous corporate transactions, including corporate acquisitions. As counsel to both landlords and tenants, he has been the responsible attorney for several major office building projects and has extensive experience in leasing and landlord-tenant disputes. Michael has represented commercial lenders in both real estate and business financing matters, and has served as lead counsel for commercial litigation matters, including general business disputes, shareholder actions, mechanic’s lien litigation, environmental litigation, and collections. He has also been involved with retail development, dispositions, and financing. His experience encompasses the areas of estate planning, trademarks, and rights of publicity as well.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Katie has extensive experience handling every aspect of commercial real estate transactions. She has facilitated property sales and acquisitions across the country, from due diligence through development; and has negotiated leases on behalf of local, regional, and national institutions. Katie also brings clients a unique perspective gained from her past experience handling real estate litigation.