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Stephen Griebel
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Summary
This general practice attorney assists with legal matters involving family, home, planning needs, and more
Education
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- J.D.
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- 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
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- 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
Professional Experience
- Partner/Owner
- Van Gilder & Trzynka, P.C.
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- Associate
- Van Gilder & Trzynka, P.C.
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- 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
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- 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).
Publications
Articles & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Is Medicaid Right for your Client; Excluded v Countable Assets; Legal Ethics, Medicaid Planning - Qualifying for Benefits to Estate Recovery, Fort Wayne
- National Business Institute
- Taking the First Step: Filing an Estate in Probate Court, The Probate Process From Start To Finish, Fort Wayne
- National Businesss Institute
- Key Elements of Effective Wills, Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Wills and Trusts, Fort Wayne, Indiana
- National Business Institute
- Probate process & more, The Ultimate Guide to Probate, Fort Wayne
- National Business Institute
- Trusts - principles & more, Trusts from A to Z, Fort Wayne
- National Business Institute
- Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
- NBI
- Two (2) one-hour presentations to 12+lawyers/others - the first "Crisis Planning and Assistance" and the second "Applied Legal Ethics"
- Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
- NBI
- Two (2) one-hour+ presentations to 10+lawyers/cpas/others - the first "Fundamental Principles of Will Drafting" and the second "Ethics and Estate Planning"
- Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
- NBI
- Two (2) one-hour presentations to 20+lawyers/cpas/others - the first "Crisis Planning and Assistance" and the second "Applied Legal Ethics"
- Guardianships, Guardianship Forum, Allen County Public Library
- Volunteer Lawyers Program of NE Indiana
- Estate Planning Basics
- NBI
- Along with two (2) other attorneys, presented at all-day seminar for continuing legal education credit to area lawyers regarding Estate Planning Basics (client interaction, information gathering, drafting (simple) Wills, and more)
Certifications
- Registered Domestic Relations Mediator
- Indiana Supreme Court
Awards
- Sole Practitioner of the Year
- VLP of Northeast Indiana
- Awarded June 2015 for 2014 work
- Pro Bono Sole Practitioner of the Year
- VLP of Northeast Indiana
- Awarded June 2014 for 2013 work
- Top Lawyer
- Fort Wayne Monthly
- 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
- Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Special Services Award
- National Association of Pro Bono Professionals
- 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.
- Exceptional Service Award
- Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana
- Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
- Volunteer Lawyers Program of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
Professional Associations
- Indiana State Bar Association - various sections
- Member
- - Current
- Allen County Bar Association-various sections
- Member
- - 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)
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- 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
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- Churubusco Chamber of Commerce
- Director
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- 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.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
- Indiana
Fees
- 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
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Probate
- Elder Law
- Real Estate Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
Additional Practice Area
- General (Court work, misc.)
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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