Attorney Profiles

Jon B. Abels 
Indianapolis, Indiana
Shareholder
phone (317) 632-3232 (Ext. 148)
fax (317) 632-2962

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


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