Experienced. Knowledgeable. Local.
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