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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Fort Wayne, IN
Bonahoom & Bobilya has been dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions for businesses and families for decades. Our firm combines timely responsiveness with cost-effective strategies, ensuring clients receive actionable advice tailored to their unique needs. We prioritize clear communication and deep client relationships, addressing complex legal challenges in business succession, commercial litigation, estate planning, and family law. With decades of collective experience, our attorneys deliver personalized service that emphasizes practical outcomes and long-term value. We focus on understanding each client's goals to create legal strategies that enhance business operations and family well-being. Our attorneys have advised clients through corporate life cycles, elder law concerns, and real estate transactions, maintaining a consistent commitment to integrity and excellence.We are recognized for our client-first mentality, demonstrated by multi-generational representation of families and long-standing corporate partnerships. Our practice integrates legal expertise with a focus on the community, ensuring clients feel supported throughout every legal process. By emphasizing transparent communication and strategic implementation, we empower clients to navigate legal complexities with confidence. Our team's dedication to excellence has been validated through decades of referrals and positive client testimonials.
Services
Business Succession
Commercial Litigation
Estate Planning
Corporate Counsel
Real Estate Law
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of combined experience in business and family law
- Personalized legal strategies tailored to specific client needs
- Recognized for exceptional responsiveness and client-first mentality
- Proven track record with multi-generational family representation
- Integrated approach combining legal expertise with business acumen
What people say
Excellent service
Highly competent
Responsive service
Client-first mentality
Top-notch business lawyers
Services
Business Succession
Assisting business owners with ownership transfer strategies that address tax implications, retirement needs, and estate planning concerns. Our experienced team helps structure transactions to maintain business stability while meeting both buyer and seller objectives through proper financing and legal documentation. We ensure smooth transitions that preserve business value and family interests while maintaining operational continuity.
Commercial Litigation
Representing clients in complex business disputes including contract breaches, partnership conflicts, and commercial foreclosures. We focus on cost-effective resolution strategies while preparing for potential courtroom proceedings through thorough case assessment and strategic legal representation that protects business interests and financial bottom line.
Estate Planning
Creating comprehensive estate plans that address asset distribution, guardianship designation, and healthcare directives. Our attorneys help clients preserve wealth through tailored trusts, wills, and probate strategies while minimizing family conflicts and ensuring smooth estate administration during challenging times.
Elder Law & Medicaid
Providing specialized planning for long-term care needs while protecting assets through Medicaid qualification strategies. We address elder abuse prevention, guardianship establishment, and retirement benefit optimization while helping families navigate complex senior care legal issues with compassion and expertise.
Real Estate Law
Handling commercial and residential real estate transactions including contract negotiations, title examinations, and closing procedures. Our attorneys advise on property ownership structures, lease agreements, and land use issues while ensuring compliance with all legal requirements throughout the transaction process.
People
Joe Bonahoom
Partner
Experienced attorney with over 25 years advising families on estate planning and elder law. Recognized for integrity and business acumen, providing comprehensive legal solutions from business formation to elder care services.
Dan Bobilya
Partner
Skilled business law practitioner with extensive experience in corporate transactions and succession planning. Known for responsive service and strategic guidance to growing companies across multiple industries.
Conor Slocum
Partner
Dedicated legal professional focusing on real estate transactions and commercial litigation. Provides practical counsel to businesses navigating complex legal challenges and property matters.
Michael Licari
Associate
Detail-oriented attorney supporting business clients with entity formation, contract negotiations, and ongoing corporate counsel. Committed to delivering value-driven legal solutions for growing organizations.
Questions
What areas of law does Bonahoom & Bobilya specialize in?
We specialize in business succession planning, commercial litigation, estate planning, elder law, corporate law, and real estate transactions for businesses and families.
How does the firm approach client representation?
We combine timely responsiveness with customized legal strategies, emphasizing clear communication and deep understanding of each client's specific needs and goals.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have decades of experience handling corporate life cycles, elder law matters, estate planning, and complex commercial litigation cases.
Do you handle both business and family legal matters?
Yes, we provide comprehensive services for businesses and families, including entity formation, succession planning, estate administration, and elder care services.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We distinguish ourselves through multi-generational client relationships, practical problem-solving approach, and consistent focus on delivering value through strategic legal counsel.
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