Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  On October 17, 2023, the Indiana Supreme Court issued an order amending the state’s Child Support Rules and Guidelines. These amended rules and guidelines will go into effect on January 1, 2024. These amendments are primarily the result of a need to recalculate and... read more
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
• Guardianship
• Legal Separation
  Heidi Koeneman has been practicing law since 1997. She concentrates her practice solely in the field of family law, helping families with divorce, annulment, legal separation, adoptions, child support, parenting time, custody disputes, and appeals of these issues. Heidi was recently named a “Top Lawyer” in Fort Wayne in the area of family law. Heidi is also a registered as a domestic relations mediator to help families mediate their disputes in family law matters, and in particular to help parents and families resolve their disputes before a matter is filed in court. Heidi’s background and experience as a Mediator also guides her practice and philosophy in handling divorces, with her goal and intent to minimize the trauma and hostility for families, children, and parents.
• Annulment

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Business Disputes
  Are you buying a business?  Selling one?  Looking to make yours grow?  Beckman Lawson is ready to help.  Our lawyers take a practical approach to finding solutions that add value to your business. We analyze legal issues with management’s business goals in mind, and we can help at every stage of the process, from initial organization, through additional growth and funding, forming strategic partnerships, to a sale or other transaction. If necessary, our lawyers also have extensive experience helping companies in financial distress.
• Business Transactions
• Unfair Competition
  The Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C.S. §§ 41-58, authorizes the FTC to investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition that affect commerce. Section 5 of the Act empowers the FTC to curb “unfair competition” and declares such methods of competition in or... read more

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Contract
  Our labor and employment lawyers can guide you through the alphabet soup of employment law, from FMLA to ADA to FLSA. They regularly defend employers against discrimination, retaliation, and wage claims and also minimize risk through solid employment contracts and employee handbooks. Non-compete law is also a special focus of the firm.
• Employment Litigation
  Our litigation team is comprised of respected lawyers who represent businesses and individuals in all types of litigation, including business litigation, tort claims, insurance litigation, employment litigation, breach of contract claims, zoning and land use litigation, and other matters.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
• Premises Liability
• Real Estate Transactions
  Our Real Estate and Zoning group has plenty of practical experience, including work in public, private, commercial, and residential sectors. Attorney Pat Hess leads the real estate group. His first career as a land use planner gives him a special understanding of the balance between public and private interests. He understands master plans and zoning ordinances from the inside out, making it easier to navigate complicated waters and help clients accomplish goals. Regarding real estate transactions, we’ve written the book – literally. Attorney Jack Lawson has authored a two-volume work used as a reference manual by many Indiana real estate attorneys. He also helped draft the original Indiana statutes regarding land use planning. This intimate understanding is still regularly utilized at the firm today as lawyers frequently deal with zoning matters. Our experience includes...
• Eminent Domain
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Immigration Law

• Investor Visas

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Matters of money and family relationships are very personal. That’s why we take a confidential, careful approach to helping you protect your assets and your family members. Losing a loved one is difficult emotionally and financially. We feel privileged to help clients through the unfamiliar and often confusing situations that arise during these times. Everything begins with a personal relationship and ends with effective, straightforward solutions.
• Wills
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  In In the Matter of Rafael Antonio Ramirez Flores, Debtor filed a petition for relief under Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Secured creditor, Gaeta Auto Sales (“GAS”), failed to file a proof of claim or object despite receiving notice of Flores’ bankruptcy. The debtor’s plan... read more
• Foreclosure
• Tax Law
• Debt Collection
  Generally, we employ the most efficient and economical tools to motivate action and payment.  However, in doing this, we recognize that each debtor must be treated honestly and fairly.  As a result, we closely monitor and observe current changes in the industry, maintain the highest standards of professionalism, and strictly adhere to the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), state laws, and court rules and regulations.