Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.

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Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. 47305

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Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. is a one stop law firm located in Muncie, In. The attorneys at our law firm have over 50 years of experience handling a wide variety of cases. We can handle cases ranging from personal injury and criminal defense to Estate planning and family law. Our team of attorneys will use their knowledge, skills and understanding of the law to do what is right for you. Each attorney will give you the individual attention you deserve for whatever your legal needs are. When you are ready for an experienced team of attorneys to fight for you contact us for your consultation!

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Hours

Friday8AM–5PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday8AM–5PM
Tuesday8AM–5PM
Wednesday8AM–5PM
Thursday8AM–5PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 324 W Jackson St, Muncie, IN 47305

Phone: (765) 288-8950

Website: https://www.lawfirmmuncie.com/

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Services

Law Firm
BUSINESS & CORPORATE
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell’s business lawyers have been helping companies grow for over 50 years by providing strategic legal counsel to businesses that are building Indiana and beyond. Our lawyers understand that, in today’s world, clients face a variety of complicated legal issues in an environment that never stops moving. That’s why we place a priority on being available when a client contacts us and responding within the time frame his or her business requires.Lawyers from our business team represent a wide variety of clients, including publicly and privately held companies on an ongoing and transactional basis. We are a full-service law firm and can help with almost any issue facing your business.
CIVIL LITIGATION – STATE & FEDERAL
Civil litigation is a large part of our practice and a particular strength of our firm. Much of our administrative law practice also involves court actions and judicial resolution of disputes before trial courts and regulatory bodies.We have a sophisticated litigation practice capable of securing successful verdicts and settlements in even the most complex legal disputes in trial, in administrative proceedings, and on appeals cases in both state and federal court.We have brought a wide range of cases to court, including:-Breach of contract cases and contract disputes-Unfair competition-Non-compete agreements and other employment law agreements-Partnership and corporate disputes-Employment Discrimination-Intellectual property cases such as trademark and copyright violations
CIVIL LITIGATION – STATE & FEDERAL
Civil litigation is a large part of our practice and a particular strength of our firm. Much of our administrative law practice also involves court actions and judicial resolution of disputes before trial courts and regulatory bodies. We have a sophisticated litigation practice capable of securin…
Contractor Disputes
ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION – WILLS & TRUSTS
The growing complexities of today’s tax laws are challenging the preservation of tomorrow’s family and business financial interests. Dennis, Wenger & Abrell assists clients in planning and protecting their future. Our professionals are diverse and dynamic, representing a variety of clients from seasoned individuals whose net worth is in the hundreds of millions to young families just starting to build their nest egg.We help determine what is important to you. Plans and strategies are designed to accomplish the personal objectives of our clients, whatever their financial status, and assist in the final protection and security of family members. Each plan is uniquely designed to be responsive to each client’s needs.Dennis, Wenger & Abrell’s professionals also work closely with investment advisors, accountants, pension consultants, life underwriters and banking representatives to develop the most comprehensive estate plan possible. We want to maximize the transfer of family wealth while minimizing any tax burden, both state and federal.We counsel clients on a range of concerns, including:-Retention of control-Tax minimization-Inheritance maximization-Inheritance equalization-Business continuity-Relative tolerance for risk or complexityDennis, Wenger & Abrell’s attorneys will also review family business issues, such as buy-sell agreements and other business continuation alternatives for preservation of family ownership and control of the family business.We analyze the effect of all types of taxes as applied to your assets, including:-The federal gift and estate tax-The generation-skipping tax-Local estate and inheritance taxes determined by your state of residence-Our professionals are experienced in the planned disposition of a business to continuing shareholders or others, including the impact of all taxes due on transfers.Dennis, Wenger & Abrell’s services continue after the death of a client, providing assistance to the client’s executor in the settlement of the estate according to the plan. We also offer assistance to trustees in the funding and administration of trusts. We provide assistance from initiating the probate of the will and opening the estate through the filing of necessary tax returns and making final distributions to the beneficiaries. Our services include:Providing advice on accounting for property interests as assets of the estateAssisting in the valuation of those assets Evaluating cash needs of the estate for payment of claims, expenses, and taxesPreparing any necessary estate, inheritance and income tax returnsCounseling for orderly payment of claims, disposition of assets and the final distribution of assets and funding of trusts.
ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION – WILLS & TRUSTS
The growing complexities of today’s tax laws are challenging the preservation of tomorrow’s family and business financial interests. Dennis, Wenger & Abrell assists clients in planning and protecting their future. Our professionals are diverse and dynamic, representing a variety of clients from s…
Estate Planning And Administration
Estate Planning Wills
FAMILY LAW
We concentrate our family law practice in counseling and representing individuals in a complete array of family law matters, including adoption, divorce, property division, child custody and visitation, spousal maintenance (alimony), post-divorce, premarital agreements, paternity, and related areas.Whether in mediation or at trial, or in premarital, divorce, post-divorce, or out-of-wedlock settings, our family law practitioners have the skill, experience, and sensitivity to vigorously and effectively advocate on behalf of individual clients toward desired results.
Firearms Law
HEALTH CARE
In the highly regulated health care industry, health care providers, suppliers and other entities must manage an array of issues to remain in compliance with state and federal regulations. From HIPAA to Stark to state licensing regulations, health care providers and entities have numerous legal obligations. Dennis, Wenger & Abrell can help you manage those obligations so that you can focus on caring for your patients and running your business.Dennis, Wenger & Abrell’s experience covers the spectrum of health care law. We advise and assist clients in developing compliance programs, restructuring their business, engaging in joint ventures, addressing medical records issues, drafting physician contracts, solving employment law issues, defending litigation and investigations, responding to legal crises, completing fair market value documentation and addressing a wide array of regulatory issues.Whatever your health care legal needs, Dennis, Wenger & Abrell has the experience and professionals to help.Services Include:-Counsel medical providers in state and federal health care regulatory issues and operational matters;-Develop, monitor and document compliance programs;-Negotiate, implement and audit corporate integrity agreements;-Counsel clients on physician contracting, non-compete agreements and business matters;-Represent physicians, physician groups and other healthcare providers in mergers and acquisitions;-Counsel clients on negotiation of provider agreements, physician recruitment, employment and retention, peer review issues, patient consent and records issues; and-Represent clients in litigation, including corporate disputes, False Claims Act litigation and employment litigation.
Human Resources Advice
IMMIGRATION
Immigration law was complex before September 11, 2001. It has become even more so since. One of every nine persons in the United States is foreign-born. U.S. employers are increasingly meeting their human capital needs with foreign workers, and many are encountering complex immigration law issues…
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Our practice spans the spectrum of U.S. intellectual property law, including:-Providing legal opinions on trademarks, copyrights, e-commerce, trade dress, trade secret and other intellectual property issues-Preparing trademark and copyright applications-Conducting intellectual property audits, maintaining client portfolios and overseeing maintenance fees, renewals and other procedures-Helping avoid infringement-Assisting in intellectual property transfers, as “stand-alone” or more general business transactions-Drafting and negotiating trademark and copyright license agreements-Negotiating and documenting computer software agreements-Creating corporate research and development agreements-Preparing employment agreements for employees with access to sensitive or competitive information-Advising on the planning and development of strategies and portfolios
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
When labor and employment issues arise, you need to respond quickly. Solving difficult labor and employment law problems requires skill and experience. Dennis, Wenger & Abrell provides the depth, breadth and knowledge to meet clients’ most challenging objectives.Our ability is reflected in the diverse number of clients who rely on us for their important employment matters. Dennis, Wenger & Abrell represents national, regional and local businesses. We understand the needs of clients vary by the type of enterprise because we work with a range of private sector businesses, including manufacturing, health care, service, retail, logistics, construction and childcare. Our group also solves employment issues for public sector clients.We defend employment litigation in federal and state courts and advocate before fair employment law practices agencies. Dennis, Wenger & Abrell’s experience includes extensive jury trial representation. Avoiding claims is on equal footing to defense. On a daily basis, our professionals provide personnel advice and client counseling on a variety of matters. We provide guidance on policies, supervisor skill set training, work force reductions, employment contracts and restrictive covenants, workplace safety and substance abuse issues, disability accommodation, leaves of absence, discipline and termination, and all personnel issues.We guide clients through issues under the Service Contract Act, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (Wage and Hour), Davis – Bacon Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) and Sarbanes-Oxley, veterans rights, diversity, affirmative action, Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) matters, and immigration law compliance.Dennis, Wenger & Abrell also provides management training, strategies and coaching to achieve many employers’ goal of remaining union free. When National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) petitions or charges occur, we fashion and implement defenses. For many clients, dealing with unions is an accepted option, and we formulate and negotiate bargaining strategies that help them best achieve their goals. Our experience includes contract interpretation advice, defense of arbitrations, collective bargaining agreement negotiations, and managing union strikes and picketing.
Legal Compliance
PERSONAL INJURY & WRONGFUL DEATH
In the wake of a serious accident or injury, victims and their families may feel as though there is nothing to be done. Medical bills, lost wages, and insurance claims pile up on top of the pain and suffering they are already going through. Indiana law, however, allows victims to claim compensation from the people or persons responsible for their injuries.The task of establishing liability is at the core of virtually every personal injury case. Who is at fault? Who should be held accountable for the injuries that you have suffered?The attorneys at Dennis, Wenger & Abrell can help you answer that question. Legal concepts such as negligence, intentional conduct, or strict liability may apply to your case, and only an experienced professional can determine how best to defend your interests in a court of law.Time is of the essence. The longer you wait to take action after you or your loved ones are injured, the more evidence is lost, the fewer witnesses can be found, and the difficult it is to build a solid case. In addition, the two year statute of limitations in Indiana means that you have a maximum of two years from the date of your injury to take appropriate legal action. Don’t wait until the last minute.
Personal Injury
REAL ESTATE & ZONING
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell assists clients across the entire range of real estate practice, including:-Acquiring and developing land-Structuring and documenting construction and permanent financing-Purchase, sale and sale-leaseback agreements-Landlord and tenant leasing and subleasing-Construction and architect/engineering contracts-Tax-deferred exchanges-Loan workouts and debt restructuring-Developing and updating zoning regulations for municipalities-Obtaining zoning and other approvals required for developmentDennis, Wenger & Abrell provides an array of services, as individual client needs require. We help plan and develop strategies, negotiate and structure the essential terms of a transaction, negotiate and draft all necessary real estate agreements and instruments, and/or provide reviews, advice, and opinions on general or specific legal issues.Whether serving an entrepreneur, a governmental unit or a large corporation, Dennis, Wenger & Abrell strives to match each individual client’s legal and practical needs with the professional services best suited to efficiently achieve our client’s real estate objectives.
WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL, DUI & TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell represents businesses and individuals who are the subjects and targets of government investigations. Our professionals have the critical judgment necessary to help targets of investigations decide whether to cooperate with the government or to mount a vigorous defense. Our experience also enables us to provide the guidance necessary to navigate the perils associated with responding to government subpoenas. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, we help clients facing all types of government investigations evaluate potential civil and criminal liability and chart an appropriate course of action.
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Patricia Copeland
We have just had the pleasure of updating our wills with the help of attorney, Tara Smalstig. She is very knowledgeable in the many details needed to accomplish the task in a timely manner. Tara asked good, thought provoking questions to obtain information as to how we wanted our wills to address our particularly complicated wishes for the remaining family.
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Leslie Bear
Tara Smalstig is a knowledgeable and professional attorney. She has a sharp, tuned-in courtroom style that is confident and respectful. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for excellent representation!
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Kendra Jones
Tara is a no-nonsense lawyer and always keeps her client’s best interests at heart. I am thankful that she was recommended to me. She is honest yet also kind, and I appreciated her support and guidance.
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Kiesha W
Tony and Jessica are excellent!! With them, I didn’t feel like a number. They care about their clients and getting the best results for them! Tony is also great at explaining everything in a way that’s easy for the layman to understand. Thank you!
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Jarod Walls
Truly the best law firm in muncie and Delaware county! Tara is the absolute best for all your family law/will and estate planning.
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Mitchel Rivers
DWA has done an excellent job handling my business and personal legal services. I highly recommend Michael Foley!
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Bobbi Hazelbaker
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, ValueTara Smalstig is an amazing attorney. We went to court for a final hearing and her preparation for the case was impeccable. When she isn’t available, her assistant Jessica is there to support and provide exceptional service. I believe I have been exceptionally well represented by this team.
Tara Smalstig is an amazing attorney. We went to court for a final hearing and her preparation for the case was impeccable. When she isn’t available, her assistant Jessica is there to support and provide exceptional service. I believe I have been exceptionally well represented by this team.
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Mark Sturgis
I have used David Karnes on several real estate transactions from lease contracts to zoning. Dave is very professional and always prepared. I highly recommend David Karnes.
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RD Balfour
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueTara Smalstig is knowledgeable, professional and she will fight for you. After wasting months and thousands of dollars, Tara Smalstig came in and with one hearing put a stop to all the nonsense we were going through. If you are looking for a good attorney, I recommend hiring Tara Smalstig, before the other party in your case does!
Tara Smalstig is knowledgeable, professional and she will fight for you. After wasting months and thousands of dollars, Tara Smalstig came in and with one hearing put a stop to all the nonsense we were going through. If you are looking for a good attorney, I recommend hiring Tara Smalstig, before the other party in your case does!
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Fallcreek Mom
I left 2 messages for M.Foley to call me and explained my case, left my phone number and no return call. If everyone is that busy, couldn’t a message be given to the receptionist to return a prospective client? If this is the way clients are handled, then I don’t think I want this law firm to represent me.
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