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Ready to fight for you.
Our Court system is one important means of conflict resolution. People don’t always agree and those disputes will need a solution. Litigation from presuit through appeal is where we can help. We work on matters from the start with an eye toward a cost effective outcome. Evaluation, Negotiation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Trials and Appeals are all a part of the litigation process. We have the full spectrum of experience in every phase. We continuously evaluate the options, helping clients evaluate the balance between expense and outcome so that clients can achieve the most efficient acceptable outcome they want.
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.Â
Get to know the members of our team below.
![Kirsten R. Andrews](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Kirsten-Andrews.jpg)
Kirsten R. Andrews
Associate
![Timothy DeGroote](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tim-DeGroote.jpeg)
Timothy DeGroote
Managing Partner
![Stephen Dever](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stephen-Dever.jpeg)
Stephen Dever
Partner
![Brian England](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Brian-England-scaled.jpg)
Brian England
Partner
![Brian Gates](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brian-Gates-scaled.jpg)
Brian Gates
Partner
![Michael Getty](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Michael-Getty.jpg)
Michael Getty
Partner
![John Hamilton](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/John-Hamilton.jpeg)
John Hamilton
Senior Associate
![Lyle Hardman](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lyle-Hardman.jpg)
Lyle Hardman
Partner
![Kevin Kearney](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Kevin-Kearney.jpg)
Kevin Kearney
Partner
![Austin Kearney](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Austin-Kearney.jpeg)
Austin Kearney
Associate
![Jeremy Lemon](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jeremy-Lemon.jpeg)
Jeremy Lemon
Partner
![Daniel Palmer](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dan-Palmer.jpg)
Daniel Palmer
Partner
![Dinah Sampson](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dinah-Sampson.jpg)
Dinah Sampson
Partner
![Jim Shea](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/James-Shea.jpeg)
Jim Shea
Partner
![Jonathan Slagh](https://www.hsk-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jonathan-Slagh.jpg)
Jonathan Slagh
Senior Associate
![Eric Wilkins](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Eric-Wilkins.jpeg)
Eric Wilkins
Partner
![Kathryn Yarnelle](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Katie-Yarnelle.jpeg)
Kathryn Yarnelle
Partner
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.