Timothy Coe

Timothy Coe

  • Divorce, Family Law, Estate Planning ...
  • Indiana
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Biography

Attorney Timothy Coe graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in December of 2011, and was licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana in May of 2012.

Education
Valparaiso University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Activities: Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, Real Property Law Society, Multi-cultural Law Student Association, Law Student Mentor Program, Civil Law Clinic
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Professional Experience
Partner
Pasztor & Coe LLC
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The business is closed.
Assistant Attorney
Law Office of Betsy Walits
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Part time assistant attorney as needed.
Associate Attorney
William H. O'Toole & Associates
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Law Clerk
Law Office of Betsy Walits
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Professional Associations
Indiana State Bar Association
Attorney Member
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Lake County Bar Association
Attorney Member
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Indiana State Bar Association
Law Student Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Indiana
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Fees
  • Not Currently Accepting Clients
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Retainer fees based on type of case, billed hourly at $200.00 per hour.
Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Collections
    Consumer Law
    Class Action, Lemon Law
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Foreclosure Defense
    Landlord Tenant
    Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Additional Practice Areas
  • Criminal Record Expungement
  • Small Claims
Legal Answers
Q. Can we sue over someone bad mouthing us?
A: I would say that the best thing to do is that if you get sued by the car owner to counterclaim for defamation, and any other tings you might be able to think of. Defamation is a complicated area of the law, so I'd recommend talking to a local lawyer to whom you can tell all of the facts within the attorney-client relationship.

Best of luck!
Q. Doctor with established expertise in field. Do I have grounds for a libel/slander case?
A: Based solely on the facts presented, yes, with a caveat. That caveat being that there may be some privilege within the profession or recognized in the law that may absolve her of such liability. It is best to speak with a local lawyer with whom you can divulge all of the facts. There are 5 basic elements to a defamation claim; 1. a false statement, 2. about the Plaintiff, 3. published to a third party, 4. damage to reputation, (5. depending on the public figure/matter of public concern analysis, either, strict liability, negligence, or what is called actual malice). This can be a very complicated area of the law to argue and defend. It is best to talk to a local lawyer who has some experience with this type of case.

Best of luck!
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Q. Can I be sued for telling others about things that actually happened?
A: In Indiana truth is an absolute defense to libel or slander, which I will call defamation. Because of the absolute defense other torts that are recognized in other jurisdictions are not in Indiana. A defamation case requires 4-5 elements; 1. a false statement, 2. about the plaintiff, 3. published to a third party, 4. damage to the plaintiff's reputation, (5. strict liability, negligence, or what is called actual malice. That analysis depends on the status of the person being defamed, or the subject matter of the statement if it a public figure, or a matter of public concern).

Defamation is a complicated field of the law, and you should definitely speak to a local lawyer to whom you can tell all the facts.

Best of luck!
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Pasztor & Coe LLC
Westfield, IN, USA