Rural law office focusing on affordable and quality service.
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Criminal,
425 N Wayne St
Angola, IN 46703
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Accident & Injury, Workers' Compensation, Divorce & Family Law, DUI-DWI, Wills & Probate
803 South Calhoun St. Suite 206 Suite 206
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Estate, Traffic, Employment
116 E. Berry Street Suite 300
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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Divorce & Family Law, Mediation, Accident & Injury, Lawsuit & Dispute, Car Accident
127 West Berry Street Suite 900
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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Criminal, Constitutional Law, State Trial Practice, Civil Rights, General Practice
119 N. Walnut St. #319
Tekonsha, MI 49092
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Criminal, Estate,
115 W. Lexington Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46514
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Accident & Injury, Lawsuit & Dispute, Disability, Social Security, Car Accident
P.O. Box 54
Portage, MI 49081
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Personal Injury, Car Accident, Wrongful Death, Animal Bite,
8080 Moorsbridge Road Suite 103
Portage, MI 49024
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Criminal, Felony, Landlord-Tenant, General Practice, Child Custody
70 Michigan Avenue W. Suite 450
Battle Creek, MI 49017
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Owner
Schwarz Law Office, PC
2011 - Present
Michigan
2013
Indiana
2005
Indiana University School of Law
J.D.
2005
Tri-State University
Bachelor of Science
1999
Associations
Honors / Awards
Cases
We represented a farmer who wanted his neighbor to build half of the fence under the Indiana fence law. The Indiana fence law requires that adjoining landowners, in certain situations, but share in the cost of building a fence, or else the township trustee is to see that the fence is built. The trail court ruled against Mr. Belork and stated that the Indiana Fence Law did not apply. However, we argued the case to the court of appeals and the court of appeals reversed the trial court.
I represented a homeowner who was defrauded by sellers of a home. Case was dismissed from the trial court, but we argued successfully on appeal and won.
Publications
Farm World Magazine Farm Law
2017
Indiana Prairie Farmer Farm Law
2017
The Farmers Advance Magazine Farm Law
2017
Estate Seminar Estate Planning
2012
Indiana Bankers Association Estate Planning
2011
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
In re Wells County FSA: Producer was penalized over 1 million dollars for a converted wetland and planting violation. Was able to effectively prove that producer did not convert the wetland and also that planting violations should be consolidated. Outcome was producer's penalty was reduced to roughly $2,400.00. In re Steuben County FSA: Producer was penalized over $80,000 and not eligible for USDA program benefits for wetland conversion. Was able to effectively prove that the violation was due to a third party. The penalties for the producer were removed and producer regained program eligibility. Belork v. Latimer: Case regarding the Indiana Fence Law. Trial Court struck down the longstanding Indiana fence law application. Was successfully able to get the matter overturned by the Indiana Court of Appeals. In Re SA Farms: Farm Service Agency denied various programs to producer. Was able to prove that producer should not have been denied and successfully had producer's program benefits restored. Edsall v. Great American: Producer had crop insurance denied based upon alleged issues with his planter. Was able to successfully prove that crop losses were not planter related, but rather weather related.
How did you build a successful practice?
Focusing on quality legal services at affordable prices. Our office is a rural law office that has a lower overhead than offices in town. We pass these savings on to our clients.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Someone they can afford and will work hard for the client.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
It helps, but I take cases all over the state and do just fine. Depending on the legal issue, I believe we can help someone no matter where they are located at.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Estimated cost, time the matter will take, weaknesses and strengths.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
The basics of the legal issue that the person needs help with.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Our law office is out on a farm in the country. So, we are very accessible to the schedule of clients. Need to meet with us in the evening or weekend? No problem. Also, we have less of an overhead so we can charge less. Since the law office is connect to our home, it is a very warm and welcoming environment.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
The most rewarding aspect of being an attorney is helping people. Often times, the legal issue facing a client is one of the hardest things they have gone through in their life. It is such a great feeling to know that, as their attorney, I helped them through a tough time and made a difference in their life.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Spending time with my family and helping with my family's farm.
Are you involved in your community?
Yes, I help out with the public defender board in LaGrange County. We also sponsor little league, church events, and other charitable causes.
Founded 2011
Business Organization, Divorce & Family Law, Bankruptcy & Debt, Power of Attorney, Agricultural law, farm estate planning
