The DeFur Voran Immigration Law Group (“ILG”) would like to share an important update regarding the United States naturalization process. Beginning on or after October 20, 2025, applicants who file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, will be required to take a new version of the Naturalization Civics Test.     This 2025 edition reinstates the test implemented… Read more »

We’re proud to share that two of our attorneys have been included in Best Lawyers® 2026. Scott Shockley has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for Commercial Litigation—marking his 12th consecutive year receiving this honor. Scott practices in our Muncie office in the areas of Litigation, Personal Injury, Employment Law, and Business… Read more »

We’re incredibly excited for Joe Rhetts, who was honored yesterday at the  IBJ/Indiana Lawyer “Leadership in Law” awards held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom! Joe received the “Up & Coming Lawyer” award, which recognizes attorneys who have been practicing for 10 years or less and already shown exceptional achievement in the legal field, demonstrated meaningful involvement… Read more »

DeFur Voran is proud to announce that three of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This recognition, awarded by Super Lawyers, a rating service that honors lawyers demonstrating exceptional peer recognition and professional achievement in over 70 practice areas, reflects the firm’s commitment to… Read more »

Daniel Rey-Silva and members of the Indy Bar‘s Hispanic Lawyers Division had the privilege of meeting with students at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law to share insights on working with clients whose primary language is not English.   As our legal landscape becomes increasingly diverse, the ability to communicate effectively across… Read more »

We’re extremely pleased to share that Chuck Todd is joining us as Of Counsel primarily in the New Castle office. Chuck grew up in Hagerstown, Indiana, raised his family there, and continues to live in Hagerstown.  Chuck served as a Wayne County Probation Officer while he attended law school at the Indiana University Robert H…. Read more »

We are pleased to announce that Madalyn Kline and Jacqueline Richard have joined DeFur Voran as Associate Attorneys in our Fishers office. Madalyn joined the firm in 2024 following her participation in DeFur Voran’s 2023 summer associate program. A graduate of Butler University, she earned her law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of… Read more »

Today, and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Administrative Professionals whose dedication has been integral to our firm’s success over the past 117 years. Join us in getting to know Lexey Marvin and Chrisella Parrish, two more exceptional members of the DeFur Voran team!   Lexey Marvin – Legal Assistant, Muncie What… Read more »