Business Law

Are you thinking of buying or selling your business in the Terre Haute or surrounding areas, or do you need some help managing legal issues which arise in the operation of your current business? Lind & Felling can provide clients with the necessary legal advice to help small or large business owners maintain strength during both strong and weak economic times.

If you are just starting a business, contact us first, and we can help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of business structures that match your goals, needs, and desires.
Felling, Farnsworth & Wudtke has years of experience assisting business owners in the Wabash Valley with a wide variety of legal advice regarding issues that arise in starting a new business; throughout operations thereof; and the purchase or sale of existing businesses.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation is where unresolved issues go to trial. This broad area includes litigation of disputes between organizations or individuals, including negligence, contract disputes, real estate disputes, or trust and estate disputes, as well as a variety of issues where 2 or more sides cannot agree.
Felling, Farnsworth & Wudtke often can help our clients settle their disputes and receive any compensation rightfully owed to them or settle claims others may have raised against our clients outside of court, but if you do need to go to trial (also known as litigation), we will zealously but respectfully represent only your interests. If you find yourself in a dispute, our team will assure you that you know your legal rights and we will work on your behalf to protect your rights while keeping you abreast of options to consider through each stage of the dispute resolution or trial process.

Real Estate Law

Felling, Farnsworth & Wudtke handles all of your real estate needs, including the purchase or sale of residential or commercial properties. Within that framework, we will serve your legal needs during negotiations, identify needed improvements, finalize contracts, and advise you on any title issues involved. Our other areas of expertise include representation of the property owner in landlord/tenant disputes and drafting loan and mortgage documents as well as deeds and purchase contracts.
Felling, Farnsworth & Wudtke can review complicated legal documents, seek needed revisions, and advise you on the implications of the complex contracts financial institutions now present to their borrowers. Felling, Farnsworth & Wudtke will ensure your legal rights are represented and protected during all of your real estate transactions.

Mediation

As mediators, Felling, Farnsworth, and Wudtke act as neutral intermediaries that can assist in resolving disputes as an alternative to the courtroom. Over the last 20 years, mediation has proved to be an effective problem-solving tool, successfully resolving disputes short of the oftentimes expensive and disruptive courtroom litigation involved in trials. Jeffry A. Lind is a registered civil mediator, and the law office at 400 Ohio has ample conference rooms and Wi-Fi access for participants.

Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, and Elder Law

We assist our clients with estate planning instruments that may fit their needs, including wills, trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney for property and healthcare, medicaid and other planning documents.

We also offer consultation and planning concerning issues confronting the elderly, including long-term nursing care and assistance in obtaining Medicaid eligibility.

Medicaid for the Aged, Blind, and Disable

We specialize in Medicaid and can assist you or your loved one with navigating the application process, appealing denials, and understanding their rights. Our lawyers at Felling, Farnsworth, and Wudtke, help our clients with estate planning and asset protection to ensure eligibility for Medicaid benefits.

Family Law

Our family lawyer specialists are well versed in legal issues related to all types of family matters, such as divorce proceedings, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence cases, property division, mediation and negotiation, just to name a few of our services. We are here to help you navigate your significant life changes and challenges.