Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Indianapolis Legal Representation
Founded in 1995, Orzeske - Blackwell - Blackwell has built a reputation for delivering innovative legal solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Our practice spans civil litigation, labor and employment law, business transactions, and insurance defense, with a focus on providing accessible, client-centered representation. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in both state and federal courts, emphasizing sound judgment and creative problem-solving. We prioritize direct communication, ensuring clients remain informed throughout their cases. Our team's background in larger firm environments informs our commitment to personalized service in a close-knit setting.We actively engage with clients across diverse industries, offering expertise in contract negotiation, corporate restructuring, and complex litigation. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful case resolutions and long-standing client relationships. We maintain transparency in all dealings, recognizing that client satisfaction is the ultimate measure of our success. Through continuous legal education, we stay abreast of evolving laws to better serve our clients. Our firm's philosophy centers on mutual respect for colleagues and clients alike, fostering an environment where quality legal counsel thrives.
Services
Civil Litigation
Business Law
Employment Law
Contract Law
Probate Law
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined litigation experience in state and federal courts
- Our attorneys maintain direct client communication throughout case progression
- We combine big-firm expertise with personalized small-firm attention
- Our practice includes representation of major insurers and corporations
- We provide comprehensive legal services across multiple business law disciplines
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles complex disputes in state and federal courts, including tort claims, contract disputes, and insurance defense. Attorneys with over 60 combined jury trials provide strategic courtroom representation. We serve clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individual defendants in diverse litigation matters.
Business Law
We offer comprehensive business law services covering entity formation, mergers, and contract negotiations. Our attorneys advise on corporate restructuring and limited liability company utilization. The practice includes shareholder agreements, real estate transactions, and commercial contract drafting for entrepreneurial clients.
Employment Law
Our employment law practice covers the full employment lifecycle from hiring to termination. We provide guidance on workplace policies, discrimination claims, and wage disputes. The team represents employers in litigation matters while emphasizing proactive compliance strategies to minimize legal risks.
Contract Law
We draft, review, and negotiate various contracts including employment agreements, real estate contracts, and business purchase agreements. Our attorneys analyze contractual obligations and potential liabilities while ensuring terms align with client business objectives and legal requirements.
Probate Law
This practice area focuses on trust administration, will execution, and probate proceedings. We guide clients through estate planning and asset distribution processes while addressing potential litigation concerns. Our services include creating testamentary documents and resolving inheritance disputes.
People
Donald G. Orzeske
Attorney
Licensed since 1984, Donald has handled 1,500+ civil cases with 60+ jury trials. Former judicial law clerk, he specializes in insurance defense and civil litigation while maintaining active bar association involvement.
Jennifer L. Blackwell
Attorney
Partner since 2000, Jennifer focuses on toxic tort and insurance defense litigation. With 1,000+ civil cases handled, she regularly appears before Indiana appellate courts and specializes in construction litigation matters.
Mahek K. Sharma
Attorney
Licensed in 2024, Mahek concentrates on insurance defense litigation. She handles construction disputes and personal injury cases, bringing recent law graduate perspective to the firm's practice areas.
Brenda Bickers
Paralegal
With 20+ years financial services experience, Brenda supports litigation matters as paralegal. She manages case documentation and trial preparation while leveraging organizational skills from her corporate finance background.
Delaney Mullins-Yarwood
Office Manager
As bookkeeper and office manager, Delaney oversees administrative operations. Her communications background supports client interactions while managing day-to-day office functions in this dual role.
Questions
What areas of law does Orzeske - Blackwell - Blackwell - Blackwell specialize in?
We focus on civil litigation, business law, employment law, contract law, and probate matters through our experienced legal team.
Does the firm handle complex litigation cases?
Yes, our attorneys have extensive experience in complex litigation including multi-district environmental cases and large-scale insurance defense matters.
What makes Orzeske - Blackwell - Blackwell - Blackwell different from other law firms?
We combine big-firm experience with personalized service, maintaining direct attorney-client communication and accessibility throughout case progression.
Do you represent both businesses and individuals?
Yes, we represent clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individual defendants across our practice areas.
