Stephen Griebel

Stephen Griebel

  • Gov & Administrative Law
  • Illinois, Indiana
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Commencing August 5, 2024, Stephen will serve as an Administrative Law Judge (Appeals Referee) for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD).

Stephen is a member of the Indiana State and Allen County Bar Associations, and he is on the Indiana Registry of Domestic Relations Mediators.

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Practice Area
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    $200/hour for most Litigation (inc. family law) cases; some fixed fee work for simple estate and/or Medicaid planning
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Indiana
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
Griebel Law Office LLC
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Established and operated (general) law practice - family/elder(Medicaid)/probate/civil litigation
Partner/Owner
Van Gilder & Trzynka, P.C.
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Associate
Van Gilder & Trzynka, P.C.
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Numerous civil trials (and appeals) as civil prosecutor in child abuse and neglect cases for county office of State Child Protection; general practice included injury law, estate planning, and family law.
Attorney
State of Indiana - Allen County Office
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As Attorney for the State of Indiana, Allen County Office, worked primarily with Child Abuse and Neglect issues (with some counsel regarding Medicaid/Food Stamp benefits).
Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
J.D.
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Law School Big Brother (3L) Participant, intramural sports, all 3 years (U. Va. Law School Softball tournament 1L) Henry Campbell Moot Court 2L
Activities: Research Assistant, Professor Kent Syverud Junior Clerk, Writing and Advocacy Program Co-Chair (2L),Law School Student Sports Committee Member (2L and 3L), Order of Barristers
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Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
B.A. | History
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Honors: cum laude (with distinction) 3.75 GPA department honor Phi Beta Kappa Dean's List 6 of 8 semesters
Activities: Teaching Assistant, Professor Robert H. Ferrell Senior Honor's Thesis ("Dean Acheson...") Intramural sports 1st year Director Social Activities (Willkie 3 3rd year, Teter-Wissler 1 1st year) IU Sing 3rd year Coffeehouse 1st and 2nd years
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Awards
Sole Practitioner of the Year
VLP of Northeast Indiana
Awarded June 2015 for 2014 work
Top Lawyer
Fort Wayne Monthly
Top Lawyers based on Avvo's proprietary algorithm rates of attorneys on a 10-point scale, factoring in peer endorsements as well as experience, education, training, speaking, publishing and awards. Dynamic ratings are regularly refreshed based on new information gleaned from attorneys as well as from licensing and disciplinary authorities.
Pro Bono Sole Practitioner of the Year
VLP of Northeast Indiana
Awarded June 2014 for 2013 work
Excellence in Client Assistance
VLP of Northeast Indiana
Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Special Services Award
National Association of Pro Bono Professionals
The William Reece Smith Jr. Special Services to Pro Bono Award is presented to an individual(s) who have made outstanding commitments to and positive impacts on the institutions or systems of providing pro bono legal services. The award was first presented in 1992 with Mr. Smith being the first recipient.
Exceptional Service Award
Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
Volunteer Lawyers Program of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
Professional Associations
Indiana State Bar Association - various sections
Member
- Current
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Allen County Bar Association-various sections
Member
- Current
Activities: 2009 - speaker, Applied Professionalism 2008 - speaker, Bench-Bar Chair - New Lawyers Section - 2001-2002 (facilitated inaugural 11/1/2 Boot Camp) Vice-Chair - New Lawyers Section - 2000-2001 (facilitated 4/18/1 Seminar for Law Week) Member - Family Law Section, Probate Section
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Churubusco Chamber of Commerce
Director (Secretary 2019)
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Activities: Committee work to establish mission statement for Chamber as well as specifics to effectuate the mission through marketing, networking, education, and product benefits of membership.
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American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
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Churubusco Chamber of Commerce
Director
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Activities: Committee work to establish mission statement for Chamber as well as specifics to effectuate the mission through marketing, networking, education, and product benefits of membership.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Maintaining an Ethical Practice
National Business Institute
Taking the First Step: Filing an Estate in Probate Court
NBI
Fundamental Principles of Will Drafting
NBI
Speaking Engagements
Achieving and Finalizing Permanency, CHINS Law and Procedures, Allen County Public Library - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Allen County (Indiana) Superior Court
Panel Member
Practice Pointers for Permanency Mediation in CHINS cases, Family Relations Division, Citizens Square
Allen County Superior Court
Panel Member
How to have a Successful Dependency Mediation, Family Relations Division, Citizens Square
Allen County Superior Court
Panel Member
Trauma and Traumatization in Intimate Partner Violence in ... CHINS cases, Family Relations Division, Grand Wayne Center
Allen County Superior Court
Panel Member
Maintaining an Ethical Practice, Indiana Medicaid Asset Planning: A Practical Toolkit, Live Online Seminar
National Business Institute
Overview of seminar: provides knowledge and skills to help clients protect assets while qualifying for Medicaid and guarding against accidental loss of benefits
Dependency Mediation Processes and Roles of Attorneys - Panel member, Child in Need of Services - CLE Day, Fort Wayne - VIRTUAL Zoom
Allen County (Indiana) Superior Court
This panel discussion will include an overview of the dependency mediation practices in CHINS cases as required by Allen County Superior Court local rules. The mediators to CHINS cases will describe the responsibilities of each of the parties in preparing and participating in mediation.
Is Medicaid Right for your Client; Excluded v Countable Assets; Legal Ethics, Medicaid Planning - Qualifying for Benefits to Estate Recovery, Fort Wayne
National Business Institute
Taking the First Step: Filing an Estate in Probate Court, The Probate Process From Start To Finish, Fort Wayne
National Businesss Institute
Key Elements of Effective Wills, Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Wills and Trusts, Fort Wayne, Indiana
National Business Institute
Probate process & more, The Ultimate Guide to Probate, Fort Wayne
National Business Institute
Trusts - principles & more, Trusts from A to Z, Fort Wayne
National Business Institute
Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
NBI
Two (2) one-hour presentations to 12+lawyers/others - the first "Crisis Planning and Assistance" and the second "Applied Legal Ethics"
Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
NBI
Two (2) one-hour+ presentations to 10+lawyers/cpas/others - the first "Fundamental Principles of Will Drafting" and the second "Ethics and Estate Planning"
Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
NBI
Two (2) one-hour presentations to 20+lawyers/cpas/others - the first "Crisis Planning and Assistance" and the second "Applied Legal Ethics"
Guardianships, Guardianship Forum, Allen County Public Library
Volunteer Lawyers Program of NE Indiana
Estate Planning Basics
NBI
Along with two (2) other attorneys, presented at all-day seminar for continuing legal education credit to area lawyers regarding Estate Planning Basics (client interaction, information gathering, drafting (simple) Wills, and more)
Certifications
Registered Domestic Relations Mediator
Indiana Supreme Court
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Griebel Law Office LLC
PO Box 203
Churubusco, IN 46723
Telephone: (260) 633-6038
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