Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP, is an experienced full-service law firm in Evansville, Indiana, dedicated to effectively serving the legal needs of regional, national and international clients. Our philosophy of effective representation has earned us our reputation of providing results-oriented legal services with high levels of client satisfaction.
Every business is unique. Whether you represent a large, publicly-owned company or a closely-held, family-owned business, we can assemble the right team to meet your needs.
KDDK attorneys familiarize ourselves with each client’s business and industry to efficiently and effectively address the needs of each client. The goal of our business team is to provide quality legal advice and achieve practical, cost-effective solutions for any challenge our clients encounter. Our seasoned attorneys have years — sometimes decades — of experience in a broad range of industries, involving many differing objectives and challenges.
Business Agreements and Contracts
Business Entity Selection and Formation
Commercial Finance and Banking
Corporate Governance
Debt Collection
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business and Corporate Litigation
Litigation
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn attorneys have a long history of successfully representing businesses experiencing financial insolvency and bankruptcy, as well as representing individuals and businesses adversely affected by the financial insolvency and bankruptcy of customers, borrowers, and other struggling parties.
We provide thoughtful, aggressive, and experienced representation in state and federal courts on behalf of secured and unsecured creditors, banks, credit unions, consumer and commercial lenders and finance companies, landlords, tenants, suppliers, and other clients. KDDK attorneys have extensive experience in negotiating and documenting workouts of troubled secured and unsecured loans; development and review of reorganization plans; litigating foreclosure, receivership, replevin, attachment, repossession, fraudulent conveyance, and preferential transfer actions; and structuring financial transactions and settlements to minimize the impact of subsequent financial struggles.
If your business is involuntarily drawn into bankruptcy court, you are already facing a potentially significant financial loss; the last thing you need in addition to that loss is a significant legal bill from an attorney not familiar with the bankruptcy process. The attorneys of Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn regularly represent the needs of creditors and investors in matters of varied complexity in the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts; and will help your business through financial instability and vigorously pursue assets for repayment of debt.
KDDK attorneys strive to provide practical advice and skilled representation to serve our clients in a wide variety of commercial and consumer bankruptcy matters, including:
Preparing proofs of claims
Defending objections
Filing motions for relief from stay
Reaffirmation agreements
Objections to confirmation
Adversary proceedings in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 matters
We also have significant experience representing secured lenders in Chapter 11 bankruptcies, including:
Financing agreements
Cash collateral arrangements
Debtor-in-possession financing
Litigating automatic stay
Adequate protection and plan confirmation issues
As a member of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn has both the resources and the ability to assist our clients with matters not only in the Tri-State area, but throughout the United States and around the world. We have successfully defended companies and individuals in bankruptcy preference actions and other bankruptcy litigation in numerous jurisdictions.
KDDK family law attorneys are experienced in drafting and negotiation prenuptial agreements (“pre-nups”) and advising clients on the legal consequences of marriage, as well as in the dissolution of marriage, with an emphasis on complex, high-value individual and marital “pots.”
Indiana law is constantly changing. KDDK attorneys are committed to staying up to date on these changes and applying these changes to each specific situation. We strive to anticipate future issues; and to provide personal attention and an individualized approach to each client.
Any major life event necessitates a revised will and financial plan for the future. That’s why KDDK attorneys also provide counseling on estate planning as part of our comprehensive approach to marriage, dissolution of marriage, and related family issues.
Family Law Litigation
When family law matters cannot be resolved outside of court, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn attorneys are prepared to handle litigation concerning child custody, child support, divorce, adoption, and guardianships. We realize that to truly be a full-service law firm, we must be prepared to protect our clients’ personal, as well as business, interests.
KDDK has a very strong practice dedicated to advising and representing clients in determining insurance coverage, resolving coverage disputes, defending the rights of the insured, recovering losses involving motor vehicle accidents, homeowner issues, and property damage claims, and other matters related to insurance.
We have represented companies, individuals and insurers in insurance disputes of all kinds and in both State and Federal courts, and regularly handle these types of matters throughout Indiana and in several neighboring states, including Illinois and Kentucky. In addition, we have partnered with other law firms to protect our clients’ interests more broadly.
We have counseled individual and corporate clients on the issue of whether they are entitled to coverage under provisions of their insurance policy, including occurrence-based lost policy cases, as is common in environmental clean-up actions. Our attorneys also represent clients in bad faith denial of coverage and policy interpretation claims, and we pursue and defend declaratory judgment actions on behalf of our clients. We have represented companies, individuals and insurers in insurance disputes of all kinds and in both State and Federal courts.
Unfortunately, most of us at one time or another will be involved in an accident of some sort. When these accidents result in litigation, our lawyers zealously defend the rights of the insured. Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn’s lawyers have tried these cases to judges and juries alike, and have had success even when the cause of the accident is undisputed. Whether it is a car accident, slip and fall, dram shop or food service liability, animal bite, home owners claim, director and officer liability, or employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) claim, we have experience litigating many types of claims.
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn assists insurance carriers and commercial businesses in recovering losses involving motor vehicle accidents, homeowner issues, and property damage claims. Our attorneys handle matters ranging from standard subrogation issues to complex commercial cases involving millions of dollars. Our attorneys handle these types of claims throughout Indiana and in several neighboring states, including Illinois and Kentucky. In addition, we have partnered with other law firms to protect our clients’ interests on a regional basis.
Most of us will be involved in an accident at some point in our lives. These can range from car accidents, slip and falls, animal bites, and any other injury caused by someone else’s negligence. There are numerous difficulties you can face when you suffer an accident. You may incur financial damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and lost future earning capacity. You may also suffer emotional distress or a permanent impairment.
When you first sustain an injury, it is important to seek necessary medical care as soon as possible. It is also crucial to report the incident immediately, but avoid discussing any details until you talk to a KDDK lawyer. We are here to guide you through the entire process, from the pre-litigation claim, through the filing of the lawsuit, trial and any necessary appeals, as well as provide practical advice for decisions that arise along the way.
Once you first come to us with a claim, we will fully investigate the incident to determine the best course of action. Typically, an insurance company is involved in defending the negligent person. KDDK attorneys have decades of combined experience in dealing with insurance companies from both a plaintiff and defense perspective, and therefore are well-equipped to engage in negotiations, anticipate the defensive strategy, and bring the case to trial.
At KDDK, our attorneys will give you the personal attention you deserve. You and your case will not simply be one in a sea of others. Because we recognize that you and your case are unique, we develop personalized strategies to handle your case. We have relationships with multiple investigators, medical experts, and accident reconstructionists who can provide specialized consulting, as well as trial testimony, for your claim.
Most cases resolve with a settlement agreement, which is either reached before a lawsuit is filed, or at mediation if the case has already been filed. With all of the issues surrounding an accident, navigating a personal injury case can be tricky. Many factors are considered in reaching a settlement, including the amount of medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent impairment, and property damage. KDDK attorneys strive to obtain the best possible outcome considering all these factors.
In addition to personal injury, KDDK attorneys also handle claims of wrongful death. These claims arise when a loved one’s death is caused by the negligence of another, such as in a hunting or automobile accident. Wrongful death claims are subject to specific laws on which the KDDK personal injury team is well-versed. Here at KDDK, we devote our time to develop innovative strategies to recover what is deserved, and are dedicated to counseling and supporting you through this process.
When your life is changed because of an accident, you may need to update your will or plans for your financial future. As part of our comprehensive approach to the law, KDDK attorneys are available to provide counseling on estate planning. Please see our estate planning section for more information.
To achieve long-term productivity and profitability, every business must have an effective, satisfied workforce. KDDK attorneys help employers shape effective, lawful policies and practices so that your resources can be spent on planning for the future rather than defending past decisions. We represent employers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, including hospitals, universities, financial institutions, manufacturers, wholesalers, specialty printers, food and beverage distributors, construction companies, retailers, and more.
