Stephen Griebel

This general practice attorney assists with legal matters involving family, home, planning needs, and more

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

J.D.

1987 - 1990

Law School Big Brother (3L) Participant, intramural sports, all 3 years (U. Va. Law School Softball tournament 1L) Henry Campbell Moot Court 2L

Activities: Research Assistant, Professor Kent Syverud Junior Clerk, Writing and Advocacy Program Co-Chair (2L),Law School Student Sports Committee Member (2L and 3L), Order of Barristers

Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington

B.A. | History

1982 - 1986

Honors: cum laude (with distinction) 3.75 GPA department honor Phi Beta Kappa Dean's List 6 of 8 semesters

Activities: Teaching Assistant, Professor Robert H. Ferrell Senior Honor's Thesis ("Dean Acheson...") Intramural sports 1st year Director Social Activities (Willkie 3 3rd year, Teter-Wissler 1 1st year) IU Sing 3rd year Coffeehouse 1st and 2nd years

Partner/Owner

Van Gilder & Trzynka, P.C.

2007 - 2010

Associate

Van Gilder & Trzynka, P.C.

2002 - 2007

Numerous civil trials (and appeals) as civil prosecutor in child abuse and neglect cases for county office of State Child Protection; general practice included injury law, estate planning, and family law.

Attorney

State of Indiana - Allen County Office

1998 - 2002

As Attorney for the State of Indiana, Allen County Office, worked primarily with Child Abuse and Neglect issues (with some counsel regarding Medicaid/Food Stamp benefits).

Maintaining an Ethical Practice

National Business Institute

April 30, 2021

Taking the First Step: Filing an Estate in Probate Court

NBI

August 23, 2018

Fundamental Principles of Will Drafting

NBI

July 27, 2015

Maintaining an Ethical Practice, Indiana Medicaid Asset Planning: A Practical Toolkit, Live Online Seminar

April 30, 2021

National Business Institute

Overview of seminar: provides knowledge and skills to help clients protect assets while qualifying for Medicaid and guarding against accidental loss of benefits

Dependency Mediation Processes and Roles of Attorneys - Panel member, Child in Need of Services - CLE Day, Fort Wayne - VIRTUAL Zoom

December 3, 2020

Allen County (Indiana) Superior Court

This panel discussion will include an overview of the dependency mediation practices in CHINS cases as required by Allen County Superior Court local rules. The mediators to CHINS cases will describe the responsibilities of each of the parties in preparing and participating in mediation.

Is Medicaid Right for your Client; Excluded v Countable Assets; Legal Ethics, Medicaid Planning - Qualifying for Benefits to Estate Recovery, Fort Wayne

November 7, 2019

National Business Institute

Taking the First Step: Filing an Estate in Probate Court, The Probate Process From Start To Finish, Fort Wayne

August 23, 2018

National Businesss Institute

Key Elements of Effective Wills, Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Wills and Trusts, Fort Wayne, Indiana

June 12, 2017

National Business Institute

Registered Domestic Relations Mediator

Indiana Supreme Court

Sole Practitioner of the Year

VLP of Northeast Indiana

2014

Awarded June 2015 for 2014 work

Pro Bono Sole Practitioner of the Year

VLP of Northeast Indiana

2013

Awarded June 2014 for 2013 work

Top Lawyer

Fort Wayne Monthly

2013

Top Lawyers based on Avvo's proprietary algorithm rates of attorneys on a 10-point scale, factoring in peer endorsements as well as experience, education, training, speaking, publishing and awards. Dynamic ratings are regularly refreshed based on new information gleaned from attorneys as well as from licensing and disciplinary authorities.

Excellence in Client Assistance

VLP of Northeast Indiana

2012

Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Special Services Award

National Association of Pro Bono Professionals

2009

The William Reece Smith Jr. Special Services to Pro Bono Award is presented to an individual(s) who have made outstanding commitments to and positive impacts on the institutions or systems of providing pro bono legal services. The award was first presented in 1992 with Mr. Smith being the first recipient.

Indiana State Bar Association - various sections

Member

2008 - Current

Allen County Bar Association-various sections

Member

1998 - Current

Activities: 2009 - speaker, Applied Professionalism 2008 - speaker, Bench-Bar Chair - New Lawyers Section - 2001-2002 (facilitated inaugural 11/1/2 Boot Camp) Vice-Chair - New Lawyers Section - 2000-2001 (facilitated 4/18/1 Seminar for Law Week) Member - Family Law Section, Probate Section

Churubusco Chamber of Commerce

Director (Secretary 2019)

2017 - 2019

Activities: Committee work to establish mission statement for Chamber as well as specifics to effectuate the mission through marketing, networking, education, and product benefits of membership.

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - 2019

Churubusco Chamber of Commerce

Director

2010 - 2015

Activities: Committee work to establish mission statement for Chamber as well as specifics to effectuate the mission through marketing, networking, education, and product benefits of membership.

Illinois

Since 1990

Indiana

Since 1995

• Credit Cards Accepted
  Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  $150/hour for most Litigation (inc. family law) cases; some fixed fee work for simple estate and/or Medicaid planning

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Restraining Orders

Elder Law

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Arbitration & Mediation

Family Arbitration

Real Estate Law

Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate

• General (Court work, misc.)