- Divorce
- Child SupportAlison Yeager is an associate attorney at Beers Mallers whose practice focuses on general business law and commercial real estate. Prior to joining Beers Mallers, Alison worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for 11 years. During her time with ACPAO, she worked in the Child Support Division, Juvenile Division, Misdemeanor and Traffic Division, and the Felony Division. For eight years, Alison was a DPA in the Felony Drug Division. In 2020, she was promoted to Section Chief of the Drug Division where she reviewed new cases for felony charges, litigated pre-trial motions, and conducted numerous jury trials. In her free time, Alison enjoys baking and spending time with her husband, two dogs, and cat.
- Adoption
- GuardianshipJesica is an associate and member of the Elder Law and Trust & Estate Planning Sections at Beers Mallers. Her practice focuses on the areas of guardianships, estate administration, estate planning, and asset preservation planning. Jesica speaks to various groups on issues of Medicaid eligibility and Elder Law. She also is an accredited attorney by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), enabling her to counsel qualifying wartime Veterans on compensation and pension benefits. Jesica and her husband stay busy keeping up with their three children. She enjoys watching them play sports and traveling with her family.
- Criminal DefenseRyan M. Gardner, of BEERS MALLERS, LLP, in Fort Wayne, Indiana has been honored among Indiana’s Top Lawyers for 2022. He is a 2022 Indiana Rising Star for exhibiting excellence in General Litigation and has been selected by his peers as a Rising Star every year since 2020. Gardner has experience in business litigation; criminal defense; domestic matters and probate litigation.
- MisdemeanorsAndrew is a partner who focuses on the general practice of law including civil and criminal litigation, OWI, criminal defense (misdemeanor and felony), family law, divorce, child support, custody, guardianships, adoptions, wills, trusts, and estates. Since 1999, Andrew has served Wabash, Kosciusko, Noble, and Whitley Counties as a public defender in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases (including felony jury trials), juvenile delinquency and CHINS/TPR cases, child support contempt cases as well as appeals. He is a registered family law mediator and serves as a guardian ad litem in domestic relations cases. Andrew stays very busy with his family and enjoys spending time with his wife, Lindsey, and daughter Norah. He is an avid IU fan, enjoys watching and playing sports, and lake activities.
- Money LaunderingComplying with legal or regulatory inquiries/requests – we may use identification data, contact details, financial data, cookie and device data, and legal and regulatory compliance data (including for anti-money laundering or fraud detection purposes, statutory returns and fulfillment of Beers Mallers ethical obligations). This processing is necessary for the purpose of complying with legal requirements that apply to Barrett.
- Corporate LawKevin is partner at Beers Mallers. His practice is devoted to estate administration, Business & Corporate law, municipal law and municipal finance. Kevin advises a variety of local government bodies, from counties to special districts. He also serves as general counsel for multiple municipalities. Kevin also provides counsel on general corporate and real estate law.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsJanell is an associate and member of the Trust & Estate Planning Section at Beers Mallers. Her practice focuses on the areas of estate administration, estate planning, and asset preservation planning. She is also an accredited attorney by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), enabling her to counsel qualifying wartime Veterans on compensation and pension benefits. Prior to joining Beers Mallers, Janell represented and counseled corporate clients on a variety of issues including mergers and acquisitions, securities matters, corporate structure, and governance. Outside the office, Janell loves traveling with her husband and three children. She also enjoys hiking, running, and trying new local restaurants with friends.
- Business DisputesOur business law attorneys advise and represent a diverse, statewide clientele of business entities, municipalities, financial institutions, and individuals. We provide counsel for all phases in the life of a business and would be happy to assist you.
- Business Transactions
- Real Estate LitigationTony is an associate at the firm’s LaGrange office, practicing in the areas of municipal law, general, corporate and real estate law, asset purchase agreements, contracts, litigation, estate planning, elder law, and asset preservation.
- Construction LitigationTed Storer is a partner at Beers Mallers. He has practiced law for 29 years and has extensive experience in civil litigation on behalf of individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. Ted has represented financial institutions in complex banking matters; business owners and contractors in construction disputes; and businesses in employment matters and commercial litigation. Ted also defends local government units in state and federal courts.
- Eminent DomainAdam M. Henry is the firm’s Managing Partner who practices primarily in the areas of general business law and commercial real estate, including entity formation, transactional matters, development, zoning and land use. His clients include small to medium-sized businesses and financial institutions. He also handles commercial and construction litigation for his business and municipal clients. Adam’s focus also includes municipal law, including police professional liability, eminent domain, and code enforcement. He regularly represents his municipal clients in State and Federal Court. Adam also represents police officers on administrative, criminal and critical incident matters. He serves as General Counsel to the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of Fort Wayne and other local police unions. Adam holds a bachelor degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He graduated from the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University in Bloomington with the degree of Juris Doctor. He joined the law firm of Beers Mallers in his hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and partnered in 2014. In addition to maintaining a full-time law practice and managing the law firm, Adam volunteers his time to numerous not-for-profit boards throughout the community including the Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne.
- Land Use and ZoningMichael practices in the areas of commercial and residential real estate, including zoning and land use, general business law, and transactional matters. Over ten years of experience in the construction field, including owning his own business for three years, has given Michael a unique perspective on construction-related issues. Outside of the office, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife, Holly, and their three boys. He enjoys lake activities, working out, camping, cars, shooting sports, and being outdoors.
- Personal InjuryKelsey Harper is an associate attorney at Beers Mallers whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, employment/labor law, personal injury, and general municipal law. After graduating from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Kelsey joined the Beers Mallers family. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys traveling, trying new foods, swimming, and watching soccer. Her favorite local landmark is Parkview Field.
- Medicaid PlanningSince 1901, Beers Mallers has been one of Northeast Indiana’s leading law firms. Known for our commitment to excellence, our team of attorneys work collaboratively to find practical solutions for all our clients’ legal needs. We are recognized as leaders in the practice of elder law and Medicaid planning, estate planning and administration, litigation, and municipal law. We also concentrate on business and corporate law, real estate and land use law, and employment law. From your personal to business needs, Beers Mallers is well-prepared to assist you with all your legal matters. Perhaps that’s why Beers Mallers was ranked #1 in northeast Indiana for Best Attorney/General Practice Legal Firm.*
- Estate PlanningIt is never too early or too late to do financial and estate planning. It is true that the earlier you start the more options are available to you, but even when you get a later start, there is still very effective planning that can be done and wonderful savings achieved. Medicare, supplemental medical insurance, or Medicaid, could cover medical expenses like home health care, assisted living, or nursing home costs. Medicaid can be available for people still at home if they meet certain qualification requirements. Moreover, Medicaid is available for people in the event they need to go into a long-term care facility. There is a lot of planning to be done when one person needs to go into a nursing home leaving a “community spouse” still at home. Relying on the spousal impoverishment provisions of the Medicaid laws can save sometimes all or almost all of a couple’s assets. No matter when you start planning, it is important to speak to an Elder Law attorney qualified in doing Medicaid Estate Planning.
- WillsHeidi is a partner whose legal practice is focused in the areas of Estate Planning and Elder Law. She is certified as an Estate Planning & Administration Specialist by the Indiana State Bar Estate Planning and Administration Specialty Certification Board. Heidi regularly advises clients regarding the protection of assets through the use of advanced Estate Planning and Elder Law planning. She has counseled numerous families regarding wills, Revocable Living Trusts, and the funding of those trusts, Medicaid, and nursing home expense planning, Guardianships, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and the probate administration process. She is also an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims of Veterans Affairs Benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In her free time, Heidi enjoys reading, camping trips to national parks, and visiting with her grown children.
- TrustsWilliam J. Stockdale is an associate in the firm’s Warsaw office who practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection, and long-term nursing home care planning. Will is passionate about preserving family assets for future generations while minimizing long-term care expenses and taxes.
- Power of AttorneyIn recent years, more attention has been given to the threat of senior financial exploitation. Unfortunately, it is all too frequent that caregivers and persons acting under a financial power of attorney for a senior use their positions of influence and power to take the senior’s money for their own benefit. Financial professionals may be the first to notice suspicious patterns of unusual activity on a client’s account, like atypical withdrawals or a sudden interest in risky assets that do not track with the client’s previous investing policies. In the past, such professionals hesitated to take action out of concern about being held liable in court for what could be viewed as a client’s privacy. In 2018 Congress responded with the Senior Safe Act. This Act strengthens consumer protections by making it easier for banks, credit unions, insurance agents, financial advisors, brokers, and firms to report suspected incidents of senior financial exploitation to authorities. The Act shields these financial firms and advisors from hostile actions if they report instances of exploitation to law enforcement agencies or adult protective services. The law encourages the training of employees to make reports of suspected financial exploitation.
- Probate
- Tax LawPersonal legal disputes are some of the most stressful situations that our clients encounter. The attorneys at Beers Mallers have years of experience navigating family law, estate planning, personal injury, tax planning, immigration topics, and countless other personal legal matters. Our group of compassionate attorneys understand your needs and want to help.