DeFur Voran is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelli J. Liggett and Maura J. Hoff as partners of the firm effective January 1, 2023. Kelli is a graduate of Butler University and Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and joined the firm upon graduation in 2014. She began her practice in estate… Read more »
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Jim Williams Receives Sagamore of the Wabash
Congratulations to Jim Williams. who received a Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Governor Eric Holcomb, presented by Muncie Community Schools CEO Lee Ann Kwiatkowski and Ball State University President Geoffrey Mearns. It is the highest honor a Hoosier can receive—a personal tribute usually given to those who rendered distinguished service to the state or… Read more »
Nicholas Tokar named as Chair of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Congratulations to Nick Tokar, the new Chairman of the Board of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Since 1894, the Chamber has been an integral part of Muncie and Delaware County. We are proud of the work that Nick does throughout the community and will continue to do with the Chamber in the coming year…. Read more »
Why Mediation in Domestic Cases?
James R. Williams, October 2022 Over the last 32 years, I have judged, arbitrated, mediated, or lawyered over 1,500 divorce and paternity cases ranging from no assets and no children to marital estates consisting of several million dollars and cases involving ugly custody disputes. There are no other matters where emotions run higher, or… Read more »
DeFur Voran LLP announces the addition of Attorney Daniel Rey-Silva to the firm’s Fishers office
We are excited to welcome attorney Daniel Rey-Silva to the firm’s Fishers office. Prior to joining the firm, Daniel focused his practice on family law and litigation. Daniel graduated from IUPUI in 2009 and the IU McKinney School of Law (cum laude) in 2018. Daniel is a bilingual attorney and will be joining DeFur Voran’s… Read more »
DeFur Voran Welcomes Tracey and Gabriel Eberhardt
DeFur Voran LLP announces the addition Tracey Eberhardt and Gabriel Eberhardt to the firm’s Lafayette office. Tracey is an experienced lawyer and family law mediator. She graduated from Butler University in 2006 and from the Valparaiso University School of Law (cum laude) in 2011. Tracey also represents clients in the areas of family law, estate… Read more »
Your Client and A Successful Mediation — 5 tips
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often the real loser—in fees, expenses, and waste of time. –Abraham Lincoln Lawyer Lincoln’s famous exhortation to us as his successors at the bar is frequently cited when referring to the benefits of mediation. Mediation… Read more »
Scott Shockley, Steve Murphy, Matt Kelsey, Jarryd Anglin, and Dan Kerns Named to Super Lawyers Lists
Congratulations to Scott E. Shockley, Steve Murphy, Matt Kelsey, Jarryd Anglin, and Dan Kerns who have been named to the Indiana Super Lawyers list for 2022. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research,… Read more »