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Yvette Gaff Kleven

Practice Areas

  • Bankruptcy

Biography 

I was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After graduating with BA from the University of Michigan, I graduated from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. I then returned to Fort Wayne and served as a Law Clerk in the Allen Superior Court. Upon entering private practice, I had a general practice for several years before I limited my practice to the area of bankruptcy. I am a member of the Allen County Bar Association, and its Bankruptcy Section. I am a past president and have served on and chaired multiple committees. I am a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and its Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights section. I am a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute.  

Education

  • Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana
    • J.D. - 1983
  • University Of Michigan
    • B.A. - 1980
    • Major: Political Science

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana, 1983
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
  • Illinois, 1985

Professional Associations

  • Allen County Bar Association, Past President, Past Director, Current Member and Member of Bankruptcy Section, 1983 to Present
  • Indiana State, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Section, Member, 1983 to Present
  • American Bankruptcy Institute, 2008 to Present

Classes & Seminars

  • Previously taught at University of Saint Francis
  • Previously taught at International Business College
  • Previously taught at Ivy Tech State College

Pro Bono

  • Volunteer Lawyer Program Board of Directors, 2002 to Present

Past Positions

  • Adelsperger & Kleven LLP, partner, 2013 to 2022
  • Skekloff, Adelsperger & Kleven LLP, Partner, 2004 to 2013