Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Fort Wayne, IN
Beckman Lawson has been a trusted legal partner since 1919, rooted in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our firm combines decades of legal expertise with a client-centric approach, prioritizing long-term relationships and practical solutions for businesses and individuals. We specialize in business law, litigation, family law, estate planning, and employment law, offering tailored counsel aligned with clients' strategic goals. Our attorneys are recognized for their deep industry knowledge, with a focus on commercial transactions, appellate advocacy, and dispute resolution. We maintain a culture of innovation while upholding traditional values of integrity and community involvement.Our team of experienced lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants works collaboratively to address complex legal challenges efficiently. We emphasize transparency, ethical representation, and proactive communication to ensure clients feel heard and supported. With a legacy spanning over a century, we remain committed to delivering results-driven legal services while fostering a supportive environment for our employees. Our practice areas cover a broad spectrum, including creditor rights, immigration, employee benefits, and mediation services. This enduring dedication to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading law firm in northeast Indiana.
Services
Appellate Law
Business Law
Collections
Estate Planning
Family Law
Immigration
Labor & Employment
Litigation
Mediation
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of combined legal experience serving Fort Wayne since 1919
- Our attorneys specialize in complex business and commercial law matters
- We maintain a client-centric approach with personalized legal strategies
- Our team includes registered mediators for alternative dispute resolution
- We combine traditional values with innovative legal solutions
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive counsel for companies at every stage. We assist with entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution. Our attorneys work closely with clients to develop strategies that align with business objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This practice area includes representation of financial institutions and creditors' rights matters.
Estate Planning
We offer personalized estate planning services to protect clients' assets and family interests. Our attorneys create customized wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while providing guidance on probate administration. We focus on minimizing tax implications and ensuring smooth transfer of assets according to clients' wishes. Our fee structure emphasizes transparency with options for fixed-fee arrangements.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, custody, adoption, and related matters with sensitivity and expertise. We prioritize minimizing conflict while protecting clients' rights through litigation or mediation. Our team includes a registered domestic relations mediator to facilitate amicable resolutions. We address complex issues like property division, child support, and parenting time arrangements.
Litigation
The litigation team represents clients in complex commercial disputes, employment litigation, and insurance matters. We combine aggressive advocacy with strategic risk assessment to achieve favorable outcomes. Our experience spans state and federal courts, with a focus on business litigation, breach of contract claims, and zoning disputes while exploring alternative dispute resolution options.
Mediation
Our mediation services provide cost-effective alternatives to traditional litigation. We offer both civil and family law mediation with certified mediators who facilitate constructive negotiations. This process empowers parties to control outcomes while reducing emotional and financial costs. We maintain neutrality while guiding clients toward mutually acceptable agreements in various legal matters.
People
Matt Elliott
Attorney
Specializing in labor & employment law and appellate advocacy, Matt Elliott brings extensive litigation experience to complex legal matters. He focuses on efficient resolution of employment disputes and appellate representation.
Heidi Koeneman
Attorney
A family law specialist since 1997, Heidi Koeneman offers expertise in divorce, custody, and adoption cases. As a registered mediator, she emphasizes conflict resolution while protecting clients' interests.
Douglas Dormire Powers
Attorney
With 25 years of employee benefits experience, Doug Powers handles compliance and litigation matters. He advises on retirement plans, welfare benefits, and fiduciary duties while representing clients in related litigation.
Mark Witmer
Attorney
Mark Witmer focuses on business law and estate planning, assisting clients with commercial transactions and comprehensive estate planning solutions tailored to individual needs.
Craig Patterson
Attorney
As a trial lawyer and civil mediator, Craig Patterson provides general counsel services to businesses while facilitating dispute resolution through mediation in complex legal matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Beckman Lawson specialize in?
We specialize in business law, litigation, family law, estate planning, labor & employment law, mediation, and immigration matters.
How long has Beckman Lawson been in business?
Our firm has served clients since 1919, maintaining a legacy of legal excellence in Fort Wayne for over a century.
Do you offer mediation services as an alternative to litigation?
Yes, we provide mediation services with certified mediators for both civil and family law matters as a cost-effective alternative to court proceedings.
What makes Beckman Lawson different from other law firms?
We combine a century of experience with a client-focused approach, emphasizing long-term relationships and practical legal solutions tailored to individual needs.
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