Attorney Profiles

Mr. Abels has over 36 years of experience in creditors rights relating to commercial collection and bankruptcy. Mr. Abels primary focus is on problem solving. In addition to commercial collections and bankruptcy, Mr. Abels strengths include commercial mortgage foreclosures and commercial loan documentation. Mr. Abels has represented numerous major banks and lending institutions in dealing with financially distressed borrowers both in Chapter 11 and out of court.

Areas of Practice

• Commercial
• Bankruptcy and Reorganization Law

Bar Admissions

• U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1980

Education

• Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1969
  J.D.
  
  
• Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1966
  
  
• Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 1964
  
  

Published Works

• Bankruptcy Jurisdiction ICLEF, 1983-1987, 1989-1991

Representative Cases

• In re Colonial Discount Corp., 807 F.2d 594 (C.A.7 (Ind.) 1986)
• Matter of Marhoefer Packing Co., Inc., 674 F.2d 1139 (C.A.7 (Ind.) 1982)

Representative Clients

• Bank One
• INB National Bank

Classes/Seminars Taught

• Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum Seminars
• Sigmund J. Beck Advanced Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Seminar
• Commercial Collections and Bankruptcy Cases, National Business Institute

Honors and Awards

• Lili Goodman Award, J. F.
• Martin Lanter Award, OCC

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Commercial Law League of America, 1986 - 1989
  
  
• Indiana State Bar Association, 1974 - 1975
  
  
• Indianapolis Bar Association, 1986 - Present
  
  
• American Bar Association
  
  
• Indiana Association Corporate Renewal - President