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Through dedication, hard work and successful representation, Burt Blee has grown to more than 20 lawyers who represent national, regional and local companies of all sizes, as well as individuals. Multiple practice groups within the firm permit us to provide the best service possible across a broad range of legal needs. The result is a firm that continues to grow, as our clients recognize the difference that our dedication and fresh approach makes to the practice of law.
Our attorneys are active in civil and philanthropic events and organizations in an effort to positively impact the community in which we live and serve. Each attorney is a member of the Volunteer Lawyers Program, which provides legal services at no charge to individuals and organizations that cannot afford legal representation.
David B. Anthony
David Anthony joined Burt Blee in 2023. He focuses his practice in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships, Medicaid, Probate/ Trust/ Estate Administration, Veteran’s Benefits and others.
Jared P. Baker
Jared Baker joined Burt Blee in 2017 and focuses his practice in litigation and criminal defense. He represents individual clients who’ve been injured and large corporations in a contractual dispute.
Renee S. Bloom
Renee Bloom is a partner in Burt Blee’s real estate corporate and estate planning practice groups. She focuses her practice on both residential and commercial real estate acquisitions and sales.
Jeffrey A. Clark
Jeff Clark is the current Managing Partner at Burt Blee. He has spent the last 26 years as an advocate for those who’ve suffered due to accidents, and helps those injured a due to car wrecks, semi accidents, motorcycle cases, wrongful death, pedestrian injuries, industrial injuries, and more.
Eric T. Claxton
Eric Claxton joined Burt Blee in 2022. His practice primarily focuses on business and corporate law, banking, real estate, and estate planning and administration.
Timothy L. Claxton
Timothy Claxton is a partner at Burt Blee. He focuses his practice in the areas of real estate, business, banking and estate planning and administration.
Robert E. Doelling, Jr.
Bob Doelling has been a partner with Burt Blee since 1994. Bob’s practice is focused on business, corporate, banking and real estate transactions.
J. Connor Fitzharris
Connor Fitzharris joined Burt Blee in 2023. He practices in the areas of civil and commercital litigation. Connor is a graduate of Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee where he was a member of the school’s Sports Law Review.
Andrew M. Goeglein
Andrew Goeglein is of counsel at Burt Blee. He practices in the areas of adoptions, corporate/nonprofit and business law, guardianships, credit union law, and estate planning and administration.
Jeremy J. Grogg
Jeremy Grogg is a partner with Burt Blee, working out of both the Auburn and Fort Wayne offices. He primarily practices in the area of civil litigation and dispute resolution.
April S. Grunden
April Grunden joined Burt Blee in 2022 and serves of counsel. April assists families in the areas of estate planning and administration, and elder law including Medicaid eligibility for long-term care.
Madison M. Heiney
Madison Heiney joined Burt Blee in 2023 and focuses in the areas of business and corporate law as well as real estate. She is a graduate of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law where she volunteered at the Inmate Legal Assistance Program for three years.
Michael Horton
Michael Horton is of counsel at Burt Blee and practices in the areas of real estate planning, probate business law, real estate, elder law, guardianships and securities law.
Robert C. Kruger
Rob Kruger is a partner at Burt Blee. He joined the firm in 2001. His primary practice areas are business and corporate law, banking, real estate development, planning and zoning, and criminal defense.
Martha M. Lemert
Marty Lemert leads the defense of employers in labor and employment law matters. She practices before both federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies and arbitrators.
Lindsay H. Lepley
A native of Auburn, Indiana, Lindsay Lepley joined Burt Blee in 2008. Lindsay practices in areas of guardianships, and estate planning and administration.
Garrett McNamee
Garrett McNamee joined Burt Blee in 2023. His practices areas include business and corporate law, real estate, civil litigation and commercial litigation. He is a graduate of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law where he participated in the Dean’s Tutorial Society.
Michael C. Moellering
Mike Moellering is a partner with Burt Blee. His primary practice areas include business and corporate law, nonprofit/exempt organizations law, employment law, real estate and land use planning.
Shane C. Mulholland
Shane Mulholland is a partner with Burt Blee. As head of the firm’s labor and employment law section, Shane represents employers and management before state and federal courts.
Daniel P. Nieter
Daniel Nieter serves as of counsel for Burt Blee. For more than 35 years, he has assisted his clients in successfully addressing their family and financial estate objectives.
Katherine Ridenour
Katherine Ridenour joined Burt Blee in 2019. Katherine focuses her practice on all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, custody disputes, paternity, child support and adoption.
Matthew A. Senko
Matthew joined Burt Blee in 2020 and focuses his practice on civil and commercial litigation. He attended John Marshall Law School and was a member of the Journal of Information Technology and Privacy Law.
Wesley Steury
Wes Steury is of counsel at Burt Blee and specializes in bankruptcy, creditor’s rights and mortgage foreclosures.
Dennis D. Sutton
Dennis Sutton began his law practice in 1974 and is a partner at Burt Blee. His primary areas of practice include business law, general representation to businesses, entity formation, and mergers and acquisitions.
Jacob A. Venderley
Jake Venderley joined Burt Blee in 2022. He practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation. Jake brings with him nearly a decade of legal experience and take great pride in his representation of clients.
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J. Philip Burt
Phil Burt practiced law starting in 1961, and was honored for his 50 years of service by the Allen County Bar Association in 2011. During his practice, Phil has represented numerous pro bono clients.