Our Firm

Our Story

The story of HSK dates back to the 1940s. Back then, Fort Wayne attorney Leigh L. Hunt earned a reputation as a knowledgeable and effective trial lawyer. In 1950, he opened his own law firm, concentrating on litigation and committed to giving his clients the best service possible. Through the years, as the firm grew, it became widely recognized for outstanding service, talented and capable attorneys and a knowledgeable staff.

The firm was founded on the idea of combining traditional work ethic with modern technology and contemporary techniques to best serve its clients. Through the years, it too became known for outstanding service and talented attorneys.

HSK is a premier law firm in northern Indiana with one of the area’s largest civil  defense litigation practices. HSK works with the insurance industry and national corporations as regional counsel. HSK also has experienced attorneys to handle commercial, corporate and estate services, as well as employment services.

At HSK, we remain as committed to Mr. Hunt’s ideal of providing the best service possible. Effective communication skills and the ability to find successful solutions to clients’ problems through knowledge, integrity, experience and efficiency, are the hallmarks of HSK.

Learn more about our practice areas and our team of expert, experienced legal professionals.

Experience. Expertise. Advocacy.

Our team of award-winning attorneys and highly experienced paralegals offer clients a unique and invaluable combination of experience and expertise. We’ve been focused on providing trusted, results-driven advocacy and counsel for more than 40 years. 

Get to know the members of our team below.

Kirsten R. Andrews

Kirsten R. Andrews

Associate

Pete Bagiackas

Pete Bagiackas

Senior Associate

Joshua Burkhardt

Joshua Burkhardt

Partner

Timothy DeGroote

Timothy DeGroote

Managing Partner

Stephen Dever

Stephen Dever

Partner

Brian England

Brian England

Partner

Maria Feasel

Maria Feasel

Paralegal

Michelle Floyd

Michelle Floyd

Partner

Brian Gates

Brian Gates

Partner

Michael Getty

Michael Getty

Partner

John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Senior Associate

Lyle Hardman

Lyle Hardman

Partner

Kevin Kearney

Kevin Kearney

Partner

Austin Kearney

Austin Kearney

Associate

Rebecca Kleber

Rebecca Kleber

Associate

DeLayna Lehner

DeLayna Lehner

Paralegal

Jeremy Lemon

Jeremy Lemon

Partner

Cindy Miller

Cindy Miller

Senior Paralegal

Daniel Palmer

Daniel Palmer

Partner

Justine Rader McDonough

Justine Rader McDonough

Paralegal

Kent Rowe

Kent Rowe

Partner

Dinah Sampson

Dinah Sampson

Partner

Jim Shea

Jim Shea

Senior Partner

Jonathan Slagh

Jonathan Slagh

Senior Associate

Eric Wilkins

Eric Wilkins

Partner

Kathryn Yarnelle

Kathryn Yarnelle

Senior Associate

Ready to learn more?

At HSK, effective communication skills and the ability to find successful solutions to clients' problems through knowledge, integrity, experience and efficiency are our hallmarks. And, with offices in Fort Wayne, South Bend and Indianapolis, our team is available wherever and whenever you need us.