Atty. David Kenneth Ranich

Atty. David Kenneth Ranich

David Ranich has an extensive corporate and business law practice, regularly advising a variety of clients in real estate, banking, transactional, and trust and estate planning matters. A highly respected real estate attorney, Mr.

Crown Point Crown Point 49 yrs experience 49 year
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David Kenneth Ranich is an Of Counsel based in Crown Point, Indiana, practicing at Austgen Kuiper Jasaitis P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District (1977). Educated at Rutgers School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Indiana University (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Crown Point, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Ranich has an extensive corporate and business law practice, regularly advising a variety of clients in real estate, banking, transactional, and trust and estate planning matters
  • A highly respected real estate attorney, Mr. Ranich handles matters ranging from development and financing, to taxation, contracting, and land use regulation
  • He represents businesses in the organization or formation of the business, mergers and acquisitions, and the sale of businesses
  • He is proficient in drafting business contracts and shareholder agreements
  • Mr. Ranich assists clients in instituting estate planning to reduce the ultimate tax liability of their estates
  • He also implements clients' intentions in the distribution of their assets, and maximizes the value and growth of their assets during their lifetimes
  • In addition to his transactional practice, Mr. Ranich litigates commercial matters, and is a certified alternative dispute resolution mediator
  • Professional Background Mr. Ranich joined Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in April 2007
  • Previously he was a partner at Burke Costanza & Cuppy LLP since 1988
  • Mr. Ranich began his legal career in 1977 as a law clerk for the late Phil M. McNagny, Jr., District Judge for the U.S
  • District Court, Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division
  • From 1978 to 1980, he was an associate of Wilson, Donnesberger & Reid, a specialty civil practice firm emphasizing banking, corporate, real estate development and commercial work
  • Mr. Ranich spent the next seven years at Murphy McAtee Murphy & Costanza, where he became a partner in 1984
  • Mr. Ranich is certified by the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education as an alternative dispute mediator
  • Professional Affiliations · Executive Committee of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce · East Chicago Chamber of Commerce, Past President · Lake County Bar Association, served on its Board of Managers · Indiana State Bar Association · Federal Bar Association · Northwest Indiana Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Past President · Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honorary Honors & Awards · Named by Indiana Chamber of Commerce as one of Indiana's 100 Most Influential Business Leaders, May 1997 · Holds the AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating for ethics and legal ability Presentations · "Ethics Rules for Indiana Professional Engineers," Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, live webinar, April 2012. · "Professional Engineering - Law and Ethics," Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana, March and February 2012. · "Incentive Trusts, Transfer on Death Planning, and Trusts that are Off the Beaten Path," Hinshaw Breakfast Briefing for Accountants, Schererville, Indiana, October 2011. · "Considerations in Business Entity Formation," Hinshaw Breakfast Briefing for Accountants, Schererville, Indiana, October 2009

Practice Areas Explained

David Kenneth Ranich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Kenneth Ranich handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Crown Point are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Kenneth Ranich

Where is David Kenneth Ranich's law office located?
David Kenneth Ranich's law practice is located in Crown Point, Indiana. The firm is Austgen Kuiper Jasaitis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Kenneth Ranich handle?
David Kenneth Ranich focuses on estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has David Kenneth Ranich practiced law?
David Kenneth Ranich has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did David Kenneth Ranich go to law school?
David Kenneth Ranich earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact David Kenneth Ranich for a consultation?
You can contact David Kenneth Ranich directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Kenneth Ranich received?
David Kenneth Ranich's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers School of Law
- 1977
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District
Admitted: 1977

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