Attorneys
Kenneth Fugate
ATTORNEY AT LAW PARTNER
BIO
I have been practicing bankruptcy law for 30 years. Over the time period I have handled over a thousand bankruptcies. I am grateful to have a job where I can actually help people and immediately impact my client's lives in a positive manner. I am married to Jennifer and have two children.
EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree from Indiana University,1990. Double major in psychology and criminal justice. Juris Doctorate Degree, Valparaiso University
School of Law 1994
BAR LOCATION
State of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Admittance: 10/1994
CREDENTIALS
Member National Association of Consumer
Bankruptcy Attorney
Graduate Student Loan Workshop
Graduate Max Gardner Boot Camp
Member Lake County Bar Assocation
Member Indiana State Bar Association
Tyler Van Kuiken
ATTORNEY AT LAW PARTNER
BIO
Tyler Van Kuiken is a dedicated attorney with a strong focus on consumer bankruptcy cases. Since being licensed in 2017, he has been involved in all aspects of both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Tyler also practices criminal defense, and served as the Hobart City Public Defender for a time in 2024. While in law school, Tyler was involved in the John Marshall Law Review along with the International Human Rights Clinic. Tyler and his wife Jenelle reside in Northwest Indiana, and enjoy spending time hiking with their energetic German Shorthaired Pointer, Archie.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, The John Marshall Law School, 2017
B.S., Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Western Illinois University, 2014
BAR LOCATION
State of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Admittance: 10/2017