Our Firm
Our Story
The story of HSK dates back to the 1940s. Back then, Fort Wayne attorney Leigh L. Hunt earned a reputation as a knowledgeable and effective trial lawyer. In 1950, he opened his own law firm, concentrating on litigation and committed to giving his clients the best service possible. Through the years, as the firm grew, it became widely recognized for outstanding service, talented and capable attorneys and a knowledgeable staff.
The firm was founded on the idea of combining traditional work ethic with modern technology and contemporary techniques to best serve its clients. Through the years, it too became known for outstanding service and talented attorneys.
HSK is a premier law firm in northern Indiana with one of the area’s largest civil defense litigation practices. HSK works with the insurance industry and national corporations as regional counsel. HSK also has experienced attorneys to handle commercial, corporate and estate services, as well as employment services.
At HSK, we remain as committed to Mr. Hunt’s ideal of providing the best service possible. Effective communication skills and the ability to find successful solutions to clients’ problems through knowledge, integrity, experience and efficiency, are the hallmarks of HSK.
Learn more about our practice areas and our team of expert, experienced legal professionals.
Experience. Expertise. Advocacy.
Our team of award-winning attorneys and highly experienced paralegals offer clients a unique and invaluable combination of experience and expertise. We’ve been focused on providing trusted, results-driven advocacy and counsel for more than 40 years.
Get to know the members of our team below.

Kirsten R. Andrews
Associate

Pete Bagiackas
Senior Associate

Joshua Burkhardt
Partner

Scott Bunnell
Partner

Timothy DeGroote
Managing Partner

Stephen Dever
Partner

Brian England
Partner

Maria Feasel
Paralegal

Michelle Floyd
Partner

Brian Gates
Partner

Michael Getty
Partner

John Hamilton
Senior Associate

Lyle Hardman
Partner

Kevin Kearney
Partner

Austin Kearney
Associate

DeLayna Lehner
Paralegal

Jeremy Lemon
Partner

Cindy Miller
Senior Paralegal

Alex Jokay
Paralegal

Daniel Palmer
Partner

Justine Rader McDonough
Paralegal

Kent Rowe
Partner

Dinah Sampson
Partner

Jim Shea
Senior Partner

Jonathan Slagh
Senior Associate

J. Thomas Vetne
Partner

Eric Wilkins
Partner

Kathryn Yarnelle
Senior Associate
Ready to learn more?
At HSK, effective communication skills and the ability to find successful solutions to clients' problems through knowledge, integrity, experience and efficiency are our hallmarks. And, with offices in Fort Wayne, South Bend and Indianapolis, our team is available wherever and whenever you need us.