• WRSW 1073 @ 8:15 – 8:30 am Saturday mornings
• ESPN 1480 @ 8:45 – 9:00 am Sunday mornings

Practice Areas

• LEGALLY SPEAKING - RADIO SHOW
• LEGALLY SPEAKING - FORUM OF THE WEEK
• PERSONAL INJURY
• TRUCK ACCIDENTS
• WRONGFUL DEATH
• BANKRUPTCY & DEBT RELIEF
• CRIMINAL
• AGRICULTURE BUSINESS STRUCTURING AND WEALTH PLANNING
• BUSINESS PLANNING
• ELDER LAW
• ESTATE PLANNING AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS
• PROBATE/ESTATE AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION
• UPCOMING SEMINARS

News

Blog

LEGALLY SPEAKING - FORUM OF THE WEEK

• Adoption - Giving a Child a Forever Home
• Power of Attorney vs Guardianship
• Why You Probably Need More Automobile Insurance Coverage
• Charitable Giving
• What Unmarried Companions Need To Know About Estate Planning by Tammy M. Keirn, Esq.

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PERSONAL INJURY

• Adults Now Included in Indiana Texting Ban
• Advertising Rules Change for Personal Injury Attorneys
• Drop in Motorcyclist Deaths Linked to Bad Economy
• Teen girls catching up with boys as reckless drivers
• Marion County Jury Awards $10.2 Million in Jay Scoots Wrongful Death Case

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BANKRUPTCY & DEBT RELIEF

• "Is Bankruptcy the End of the World?" "A Fresh Start" is a new blog series authored by Chad Miner, Esq., A discussion forum for bankruptcy and debt relief.

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CRIMINAL

• Kosciusko County Plays Major Role in State Meth Lab News
• One Woman's Story of Surviving Meth Addiction - A long road to recovery.

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AGRICULTURE BUSINESS STRUCTURING AND WEALTH PLANNING

• The Crying Need for Farm Transition Planning
• Tax Savings Series Part 8 - Indiana Inheritance Tax, or One More Reason to Move to Florida
• Tax Savings Series Part 7 - Don’t Pay Any More Than You Have to or How to Stick It to the (Tax) Man
• Tax Savings Series Part 6 - Gift and Estate Taxed or Bilked, Bamboozled, and Bushwhacked
• Tax Savings Series Part 5 - "Indiana Property Tax Reform or Indiana Property Tax Fiasco"

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Library

PERSONAL INJURY

• "Outrunning the Ambulance Chasers" by Bill Fawley, Esq.
• Why You Probably Need More Automobile Insurance Coverage
• 8 Ways to Wreck Your Injury Claim at the Doctor's Office

CRIMINAL

• OWI & REFUSING THE CERTIFIED BREATH TEST
• 'MY JOURNEY" by Brandon Robinson. A young man's story of teen driving, drinking, loss of life, and the resulting conviction for operating while causing death, reckless homicide and operating while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury.
• Operating While Intoxicated in Indiana

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS STRUCTURING AND WEALTH PLANNING

• A Penny Saved: Business Planning and Wealth Preservation for Farmers

ELDER LAW

• Things to Do After The Death of a Loved One

PROBATE/ESTATE AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION

• Things To Do After the Death of a Loved One

UPCOMING SEMINARS

• 2011 Spring Seminar Series

LEGALLY SPEAKING

• Legally Speaking - a law radio program brought to you by Miner & Lemon, LLP
• Legally Speaking - Forum of the Week

General

• Radio Show Legally Speaking
• What To Do After the Death of a Loved One
• What does a Meth Lab Look Like?

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We are Indiana Attorneys concentrating in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Truck Accidents, Criminal Defense (including Operating While Intoxicated), Civil Litigation, Farm Transition Planning, Agricultural Law, Business Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration, Elder Law, Guardianships, Adoptions, and Bankruptcy and Debt Relief.

At Miner and Lemon, our attorneys and staff work together as partners and team members to accomplish the best possible outcome for our clients.   We are a four attorney firm with experienced legal assistants and with offices located in the historic old REMC building just south of downtown Warsaw, county seat of Kosciusko, Indiana.  We have found that our clients' needs frequently require experience in multiple areas of the law to achieve the best results, and our practice areas complement each other to provide peace of mind to clients seeking legal advice, planning strategies, and case resolution.

An example of the synergistic relationship between our various practice areas is illustrated by the way in which our expertise in business development, commercial transactions, employment law, and bankruptcy law enables us to provide additional services to family farmers in the areas of agricultural law, family farm succession planning, trust preparation, special needs planning, and estate administration.  Of course, our objective is always to work closely with our clients to see that their needs and desires are accomplished, and to this end we also offer a number of free workshops on the topic of Farm Business and Estate Planning.

Another example of synergy at Miner & Lemon is the relationship between our personal injury practice area and our tax and estate planning practice area.  Settlements and verdicts on claims resulting from personal injury, truck accidents, or wrongful death frequently involve insurance subrogation, issues of taxation, special needs planning, and may also be impacted by Medicaid, and consequently, expertise in a number of practice areas is necessary for a complete resolution.

Additional significant practice areas include criminal defense, estate planning and administration, and bankruptcy.  Our criminal defense practice extends throughout Northern Indiana including, Kosciusko, Marshall, Elkhart, Fulton, Whitley, Noble, Miami, Huntington, and Howard counties, among others.    Mike Miner is a former elected Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney who has vast experience in criminal felony trials, including murder, attempted murder, reckless homicide, arson, rape and other major felonies.  Our Estate Planning section counsels in Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Estate and Probate Administration, Elder Law, Guardianships and Adoptions.   And, our bankruptcy practice provides assistance with all debt relief issues including negotiations with debt collectors and foreclosures.

At Miner & Lemon we pride ourselves on providing creative, cost-effective solutions to legal problems, and while our offices are located in Warsaw, Indiana, we practice throughout the State.  Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, and we are available to make house calls, when necessary.

 We look forward to the opportunity to meet and serve you!

LEGALLY SPEAKING - RADIO SHOW

LEGALLY SPEAKING - FORUM OF THE WEEK

Legally Speaking is a radio program hosted by Clint Marsh and the attorneys of Miner & Lemon, LLP, which focuses on a variety of important and entertaining legal topics, including personal injury, criminal defense, business organization, estate planning and administration, and farm business and estate planning.  Legally Speaking can be heard on:

           WRSW 107.3 at 8:15 AM on Saturday mornings
           ESPN 1480 at 8:45 AM on Sunday mornings
This week's topic is:
          February 4th and 5th 
             Adoption: Giving A Child A Forever Home
             by Tammy M. Keirn, Esq.

Also, please be sure to visit the Legally Speaking Forum of the Week, a blog that runs in conjunction with our radio program.  The Forum of the Week can be found at http://www.wrsw.net/Events/Links.aspx.  If you have any questions or topic suggestions, just email them to: Legallyspeaking@lawwarsaw.com, and for more information on our radio broadcasts, go to http://www.wrsw.net/Events/Links.aspx.

PERSONAL INJURY

Our personal injury attorney practice is located in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, but we are available to serve clients throughout Northern Indiana.  We concentrate our injury practice on auto collisions, semi-truck and motorcycle accidents, pedestrian, slip and fall, construction accidents and traumatic brain injury cases.  The personal injury attorneys at Miner & Lemon, LLP are dedicated to providing you with the answers you need at the time when you need them the most.  Dealing with insurance companies after you have been hurt can be frustrating and confusing.  It can be unsettling if you think that the insurance company is taking advantage of you but you are not sure what to do about it.  You need someone on your side who knows the tactics used by insurance representatives.  We know those tactics and have experience dealing with them.  We have also published a book which is available through our website entitled "Outrunning the Ambulance Chasers" which provides a good deal of insight on personal injury claims. Please click on the title in the upper right corner of the website to request a free copy.

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Truck accident claims are often investigated and handled differently than other injury claims. It is important to have an attorney who has experience in handling truck accident claims. We are located in Kosciusko County, Indiana where truck accidents along State Highway 30 occur with unfortunate frequency due to the number of traffic lights and speeding trucks.  We have valuable experience in working truck accident claims and litigation.

WRONGFUL DEATH

When the careless acts of others result in the wrongfult death of a loved one, we can help you. Whether the death was a result of a motor vehicle collision, truck accident, a dangerous or defective product, construction site accident or any other cause, Miner and Lemon can help you explore your options for recovery.

BANKRUPTCY & DEBT RELIEF

Bankruptcy and foreclosure can be stressful and complicated, but we can help.  We are available to assist with the necessary filings and with creditor negotiations.  Contact us to find out how we can assist you.

CRIMINAL

Our criminal law attorney is a former prosecuting attorney with a vast amount of trial experience as both a prosecutor and as a defense attorney.  At Miner & Lemon, LLP we have successfully defended clients accused of murder, assault, rape, and OWI.  Contact us today and we will evaluate your situation and provide an honest assessment of your case.

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS STRUCTURING AND WEALTH PLANNING

Planning for the transfer or succession of the family farm is of paramount concern to the family farmer and has become more complicated in recent times. Wealth planning and transfers require legal expertise in this specialized area to protect your assets and way of life. At Miner & Lemon LLP we have experience in helping family farmers and we understand the importance of protecting your future and your assets. Please contact us to discuss how we may assist you to prepare for the future.

BUSINESS PLANNING

The attorneys at Miner & Lemon are experienced at handling all your business law needs from business development, business document preparation, business exit planning, and business litigation. Our attorneys are ready to assist you with every need your business may require.

ELDER LAW

As you grow older, your legal needs change. Whether you need legal advice regarding powers of attorney, guardianships, the costs of long term care, or setting up a special needs trust, the attorneys at Miner & Lemon, LLP, are here for you. We understand that issues like advanced directives and disability planning can be very sensitive, and that is why, in addition to our knowledge of elder law, our attorneys and staff are known for adding a caring, personal touch to every case we handle.

ESTATE PLANNING AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS

When you get to the point in your life when you start to think about providing for your family after you are gone, you want more than an attorney who can fill in the blanks on a standard Will or Trust document. You want an attorney who will listen carefully to what you have to say about your family and their concerns and who will implement those plans to ensure your family’s continued security. At Miner & Lemon, LLP, we have experience in estate planning and know how to minimize the costs and taxes to your estate while assuring creditor and predator protection.

PROBATE/ESTATE AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION

When someone you love has passed away, it can be hard to assume responsibility for tying up all the loose ends of their estate or trust, and the tasks involved in administering a loved one's estate can be overwhelming.  As a personal representative or trustee, you may need to notify creditors, decide which debts or claims should be paid, create inventories or final reports to account for all the property of the deceased, as well as have any final income tax returns, federal estate tax returns or state inheritance tax returns prepared.  If you have been named as an executor, personal representative, or trustee for a loved one and feel that you need help during the probate, estate, or trust administration process, the attorneys at Miner & Lemon, LLP would be glad to put our experience to work for you.

UPCOMING SEMINARS

 

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