Mike DiRienzo to present Rule 60 Practice (1 CLE) on Thursday, April 4th
Mike DiRienzo, a Partner at Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn (KDDK), will be a featured presenter in a Rule 60 Practice seminar (1 CLE) on Thursday, April 4, at 12:00 noon at the Evansville Bar Association office, located in the Walker Building at 401 S.E. Sixth St. in Evansville. Mike will cover how to oppose a Motion to Set Aside…
Mike Schopmeyer, KDDK Co-Managing Partner, Named Business Leader of the Year
G. Michael Schopmeyer, Co-Managing Partner of Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP (KDDK), was recently named the Business Leader of the Year by the University of Evansville (UE) chapter of Delta Sigma Pi. Schopmeyer received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from UE in 1980 prior to earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University in 1983. Schopmeyer received the…
5 KDDK Attorneys Recognized By Indiana Super Lawyers
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP (KDDK), an experienced full-service civil law firm, is pleased to announce that five members of the firm have been recognized for outstanding legal representation in the 2013 edition of Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine. According to www.SuperLawyers.com, the objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as…
Vacation Pay When Employees Leave
When employees quit or are terminated, what happens with their vacation pay often creates an issue for employers. In Indiana, vacation pay is subject to the Wage Payment Statute. This means that employees are entitled to be paid for any accrued, but unused vacation time unless employers have a written policy to the contrary. If employers do not have such…
KDDK Attorney Selected As “Best Lawyer” In U.S. Environmental Law
Mike Schopmeyer recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013, 19th Edition for his work in U.S. Environmental Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 39,000…
Ashley Bess Joins Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn
Ashley R. Bess recently joined KDDK as an associate attorney. Bess is a native of Scottsburg , Indiana and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Evansville with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in business administration and legal studies. She earned her law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2011 graduating magna cum…
Williams Selected Rotarian of the Year
Brian P. Williams, co-managing partner, is the recipient of the Rotarian of the Year Award for 2012. Brian was recognized for his leadership in the Canoe/Kayak Launch site on Pigeon Creek, a project with the goal of continued restoration of Pigeon Creek as a vibrant recreational and cultural center. Brian exemplifies the Rotarian motto, ‘Service Above Self’.
Ted Barron Elected President of Legal Aid Society
Robert F. ‘Ted’ Barron II was elected president of the Legal Aid Society of Evansville, Inc., effective June 1, 2012.
John Hegeman Presents at NBI Seminar
On Monday, June 11, 2012, KDDK partner John Hegeman co-presented an all-day NBI (National Business Institute) seminar on “The Probate Process From ‘A’ to ‘Z’ ” with Attorney Paul Black of Bowers Harrison, LLP. John addressed: The Initial Filing, Tax Planning & Consequences of Probate and Closing the Estate.
Jake Fulcher to Lead Discussion on EEOC Update
On June 21, 2012, partner, Jake Fulcher, will lead the Evansville-Area Human Resource Association in a discussion regarding guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on employer’s use of criminal background checks in making hiring and retention decisions. In its updated Guidance, the EEOC sets for a recommended best practices for employers in their use of criminal background checks, including…
