Family Law

• Divorce
• Premarital Agreement
• Guardianship
  Growing older can present unique legal situations that may not have been previously considered, ranging from asset preservation and guardianship to long-term care and disability issues.

Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  In many cases, if payments to creditors are anticipated, a notice will be mailed indicating that creditors should file a claim. It is important to abide by any deadlines in this notice, as late claims may not receive payment even if the underlying debt is valid. The same goes for objecting to chapter 11 or 13 plans if a creditor does not believe its treatment is appropriate under bankruptcy law. If a creditor has been treated so egregiously that the debt owed to it should not be allowed to be discharged, like for drunk driving injuries, the creditor has a short time in which to ask the court to remove the debt from the pool of creditors who will not be able to recover payments in the future. None of these deadlines are flexible, but they may be confusing. Most creditors’ attorneys need time to prepare filings, so creditors that wait until the deadline is close to expiration may not be able to find skilled representation if the task is harder than expected.
• Wrongful Death
  LLP has extensive experience handling some of the most complex personal injury and wrongful death cases in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  There are three main categories of corporate law: General Business Law, Business Conflict and Disputes Law, and Corporate Transactions. Corporate attorneys have a hand in nearly all areas of business.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Business Disputes
  Our attorneys help new businesses draft startup plans, established business owners draft succession plans, and aid businesses in contract drafting needs all along the way. We tactfully assist businesses in the midst of labor law issues and business disputes. Additionally, we’ve come alongside businesses in the midst of merger and acquisition transitions. Whatever your business law needs, the MOL team will bring their experience, knowledge, and care to your case.
• Business Transactions
  Jeff joined May Oberfell Lorber upon graduating from law school in 1980, and has since helped set a standard for ethical, conscientious client service. Concentrating his practice areas on commercial litigation, bankruptcy, corporate counseling, commercial transactions and loan workouts.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Contract
• Employment Litigation
  Sean joined May Oberfell Lorber in 2017. Sean’s business practice ranges from assisting small businesses with various transactional matters to counseling on employment issues. Sean serves as Indiana counsel for multi-state commercial loan facilities and represents banking institutions in loan workout matters. Sean also manages a large commercial landlord practice and handles other real estate transactions.
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Moving in or out of a new home or business means change is happening. This change is exciting, and having  the right legal help to make the transitions smooth keeps it that way. Landlords, renters, buyers, sellers, brokers, banks, and mortgage companies are all active participants in real estate law.
• Premises Liability
  Our insurance defense team is well-versed in complex insurance policies and contracts. Out team handles cases involving personal injury, auto accidents, product liability, premises liability, worker’s compensation, amoung others.
• Real Estate Transactions
• Eminent Domain
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
• Property Damage
• Condominium Law

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Every debtor is required to list every person and business which may have a claim against them in their bankruptcy schedules. This includes traditional debts like car loans, but also sweeps up potential creditors like plaintiffs in personal injury actions and even relatives with informal repayment arrangements, like verbal agreements. Someone may receive a notice because they paid a deposit for a future service for a business that is no longer operating. Debtors have to pay a filing fee to add new creditors and err on the side of disclosing more potential creditors.
• Medical Malpractice
  Like legal representation, patients often select a physician on reputation and referral. To the provider, a medical malpractice suit threatens their very reputation.
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Our experienced team focuses on guiding you smoothly through the estate administration process with a professional and comforting approach.
• Wills
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
  Cortney joined May Oberfell Lorber, LLP in 2024. Cortney primarily practices in defending medical malpractice claims, family and domestic cases, and general litigation work. She is a former deputy prosecuting attorney. Previously, Cortney handled guardianship modifications/terminations, power of attorney accountings, protection orders, and various other general litigation cases. Cortney has taught continuing education and published articles on the topic of guardianship/power of attorney abuse and access to justice in Indiana. In her free time, Cortney enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Bankruptcy law is very complex and can be confusing even to other lawyers, not to mention the regular person.  At May Oberfell Lorber...
• Foreclosure