Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Southwest Indiana
Van Haaften & Farrar Attorney is a full-service community law firm rooted in Posey County, Indiana, serving clients across Southwest Indiana. Our attorneys combine decades of legal experience with a deep understanding of local needs, offering personalized representation in courtroom litigation and transactional matters. We prioritize solution-oriented planning, leveraging our upbringing in Posey County to deliver diligent advocacy for families, businesses, and local governments. Our practice spans criminal defense, family law, estate planning, real estate, employment law, and government regulation.We emphasize comprehensive estate planning to preserve client assets while providing compassionate guidance during emotionally challenging family law disputes. With a focus on equal justice under the law, we represent clients in both prosecuting and defending criminal charges. Our attorneys also navigate complex government bureaucracy, including zoning, tax abatement, and alcoholic beverage permitting. We serve as trusted advisors for business formation, growth, and risk mitigation, applying practical legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Government Regulation
Personal Injury
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined legal experience in Southwest Indiana
- Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with practical problem-solving
- We provide personalized attention to each client's unique needs
- Our local roots inform our understanding of community legal challenges
- We maintain comprehensive estate planning expertise for asset preservation
Services
Criminal Law
Our attorneys represent clients in criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, leveraging both prosecution and defense experience to ensure constitutional protections. We provide zealous advocacy in courtroom proceedings while exploring strategic resolutions that protect client interests. Our approach combines deep knowledge of Indiana criminal law with practical counsel for navigating the justice system.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, and support matters with sensitivity to emotional challenges. Our attorneys focus on long-term legal implications while advocating for fair outcomes in property division and parenting arrangements. We provide representation for adoption, name changes, and complex QDROs with compassionate yet results-oriented counsel.
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning services ensure client intentions are honored through customized wills, trusts, and advance directives. We help preserve family assets while navigating probate administration with sensitivity to grieving families. Our attorneys create living wills and power of attorney documents tailored to individual healthcare and financial needs.
Real Estate Law
We represent clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including title issues and development projects. Our experience spans zoning disputes, property tax appeals, and mineral rights transactions. We provide practical guidance for property acquisitions, sales, and complex commercial development challenges across Southwest Indiana.
Government Regulation
Our firm navigates local and state government regulatory frameworks, assisting with zoning, land use, and tax abatement matters. We represent clients before municipal agencies and state departments, handling permit applications and regulatory compliance issues. Our services include alcoholic beverage licensing and TIF district negotiations for business clients.
People
W. Trent Van Haaften
Partner
Trent Van Haaften brings decades of legal experience to complex litigation and transactional matters. His practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and business representation, informed by his service in local government. He applies practical legal strategies to protect client interests in courtroom and negotiation settings.
Adam J. Farrar
Partner
Adam Farrar specializes in estate planning, real estate law, and business transactions. With extensive experience in probate administration and property rights, he provides strategic counsel for asset preservation and business growth. His practice emphasizes personalized solutions for individuals and corporations across Southwest Indiana.
Questions
What areas of law does Van Haaften & Farrar specialize in?
We specialize in criminal law, family law, estate planning, real estate law, employment law, and government regulation matters across Southwest Indiana.
How does the firm approach estate planning?
Our estate planning focuses on comprehensive strategies to preserve assets through customized wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to client needs.
Can they handle complex business legal matters?
Yes, we represent businesses in formation, growth, and regulatory compliance, applying practical solutions to commercial challenges and transactions.
Do they represent clients in criminal defense cases?
Our attorneys have extensive experience defending clients in criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony charges.
What government regulation services are offered?
We assist with zoning, land use, tax abatement, and licensing issues, representing clients before local and state government agencies.
