SOUTH BEND, Ind. – (November 3, 2022) THK Law, LLP, is pleased to announce that it has been named in the 13th edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” publication. The firm has received regional recognition for the reputation and expertise of its attorneys in the areas of Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates Law, and Insurance Law.

Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and integrity.

THK Law, LLP received the following rankings in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”:

Regional Tier 1 (South Bend)

• Corporate Law
• Trusts & Estates Law

Regional Tier 3 (South Bend)

• Insurance Law

To be eligible for “Best Law Firms” rankings, firms must have at least one lawyer listed in the current edition of “Best Lawyers.” Earlier in the year, THK Law had six “Best Lawyers in America®” awards and one “Best Lawyers: One to Watch in America” award:

• Thomas J. Hall – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• James M. Lewis – Corporate Law
• Greta Roemer Lewis – Trusts and Estates
• Malcolm J. Tuesley – Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Jennifer VanderVeen – Trusts and Estates
• Eric W. von Deck – Insurance Law; Also named 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law
• Elizabeth A. Klesmith – Named to the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for her work in Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law

The 2023 Edition of “Best Law Firms” includes rankings in 75 practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. A complete list of firms recognized can be found at https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/standalone/best-law-firms.

About THK Law, LLP

THK Law’s practice areas include estate planning, estate administration, trust administration and probate, elder law, business counsel, civil mediation, and civil litigation. With a seasoned team of knowledgeable professionals, THK Law is committed to helping its clients make smart decisions and solid plans that help achieve their unique goals. Learn more about the firm or feel free to contact an attorney with any specific questions you may have.

SOUTH BEND, Ind./CASSOPOLIS, Mich. – (August 18, 2022) THK Law, LLP, is proud to have seven lawyers listed in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™. In addition, Eric W. von Deck was named the Best Lawyers® 2023 Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in South Bend. The complete list of THK lawyers recognized includes:

• Thomas J. Hall – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• James M. Lewis – Corporate Law
• Greta Roemer Lewis – Trusts and Estates
• Malcolm J. Tuesley – Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Jennifer VanderVeen – Trusts and Estates
• Eric W. von Deck – Insurance Law; Also named 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law
• Elizabeth A. Klesmith – Named to the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for her work in Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch lists are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. While Best Lawyers in America recognizes attorneys who are more established professionals, Ones to Watch recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers.

Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant for von Deck. He was selected based on impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. This designation reflects the high level of respect von Deck has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and practice areas.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. For the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 12.2 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 71,000 leading lawyers honored in the new edition. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. For more information visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/.

About THK Law, LLP

THK Law’s practice areas include estate planning, estate administration, trust administration and probate, elder law, business counsel, civil mediation, and civil litigation. With a seasoned team of knowledgeable professionals, THK Law is committed to helping its clients make smart decisions and solid plans that help achieve their unique goals. Learn more about the firm or feel free to contact an attorney with any specific questions you may have.

SOUTH BEND, Ind./CASSOPOLIS, Mich. – (March 15, 2022). The law firm of THK Law, LLP, is pleased to announce that two partners, Jennifer VanderVeen and Adam Russell, have been certified by the Indiana State Bar Association’s Trust & Estate Specialty Board as Certified Trust & Estate Lawyers.

“The Board certification of both Jennifer and Adam underscores that our firm’s capabilities in the Trust and Estate area is strong and deep,” said partner, Greta Roemer Lewis. “This brings to three the total of Certified Trust & Estate Lawyers in our practice and reflects our commitment to our clients and the advisors with whom we work.”

VanderVeen has been with the firm since 2013, focusing her practice in Elder Law, Special Needs Law, and Estate Planning. She is also a Certified Elder Law Attorney. She counsels clients in the areas of special needs trusts, guardianships, veteran’s benefits, Medicaid benefits, Trusts and Estates. She is the past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and is a member of NAELA’s Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP). VanderVeen earned her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and her bachelor’s degree from Albion College. She is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, St. Joseph County Bar Association and Cass County Michigan Bar Association.

Russell has been with the firm since 2011, focusing his practice in Estate Planning and administration, including real estate and business issues, and planned giving. Russell earned his law degree from Notre Dame Law School and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, St. Joseph County Bar Association, and Cass County Michigan Bar Association.

About THK Law, LLP

THK Law’s practice areas include estate planning, estate administration, trust administration and probate, elder law, business counsel, civil mediation, and civil litigation. With a seasoned team of knowledgeable professionals, THK Law is committed to helping its clients make smart decisions and solid plans that help achieve their unique goals. Learn more about the firm or feel free to contact an attorney with any specific questions you may have.

About Trust & Estate Specialization

The Indiana State Bar Association Trust & Estate Specialty Board administers this specialization program. It is designed to recognize Indiana attorneys who have achieved a level of experience and expertise in their field. In order to be certified, an attorney must pass a rigorous exam in the practice area, meet practice requirements and have the support of his or her peers. Certified specialists exceed basic competence and demonstrate extraordinary, practical knowledge and skill in the field of trust and estate law.