Heidi Kay Koeneman

PRO

Heidi Kay Koeneman

also known as Heidi Ellison

4.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Wayne, IN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

201 W. Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN

Virtual Consultation Available

About Heidi

Biography

Family law attorney ready to help you!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Trained in collaborative divorce and legal separation, as well as traditional divorce and all areas involved with a legal separation or divorce- parenting time, custody, child support, property evaluation and division

28 years

50%
Family 50%

All areas of family law including legal separation, divorce, annulment, paternity, custody, parental rights, grandparent rights, parenting time, child support, step parent adoptions

28 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Notable Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 28 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1997

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Beckman Lawson LLP

201 W. Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802

beckmanlawson.com/heidikoeneman

Online Presence

Other places you can find Heidi online.

Heidi Kay Koeneman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by J | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Repeat client

I initially consulted with Heidi on a child support matter. She handled my case very professionally and was able to negotiate a quick resolution. I have since returned to Heidi multiple times for various issues, including a prenuptial agreement and step-parent adoption. I recommend Heidi to anyone lo...oking for an experienced and knowledgeable attorney.

Posted by Jill | June 24, 2014

Very Satisfied

Heidi handled my divorce and my resent child support changes. Heidi was very professional and helped me with all of my questions. She helped me through my difficult situation and was there for me. She was supportive and did not make me feel like just another client. Heidi is very knowledgeable an...d I would recommend her to everyone. I will have Heidi take care of any of my future needs.

Posted by Katie | June 22, 2014

Review

Heidi was great! I felt like someone was on my side. She gave excellent advice during my divorce and didn't mess around when my ex and his attorney were trying to be difficult. Heidi helped me to get back the items I wanted. I would definately recommend Heidi to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not Recommended

I would highly urge anyone who is looking for a divorce attorney to look elsewhere. Perhaps she has been good with some, but she definitely does not make you feel that she is on your side when the opposing counsel is a friend or former working colleague. She made my divorce an even bigger nightmare t...hen it already was. During the entire time, she made me feel as though I was up against two attorneys, and had no one on my side. She was very impatient and catty much of the time. I had caught her in more than one lie to me, and she was completely disrespectful in person and an emails. She urged me to do things that were not in my best interest, and then became very agitated with me when I took a different stand. Quite frankly, I think she gets paid more than she is worth. I ended up terminating her and moving to a different law firm who actually did have my best interest at heart.

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Heidi Kay Koeneman's Lawyer Endorsements

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"I endorse this lawyer. Heidi is a very experienced practitioner and I have personally referred clients to her for their family law needs."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Lawyer in Family Law, Fort Wayne Monthly

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Beckman Lawson

2009 - 2013

Attorney, Murphy Ice & Koeneman LLP

1997 - 2009

Attorney, Miller Carson Boxberger & Murphy LLP

Associations

1997 - Present

Allen County Bar Association, Appellate Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

Allen County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

Allen County Bar Association, Women Lawyers Section

Member

1997 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section

Member

1997 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association, Health Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana

Member

Benjamin Harrison American Inn of Court

Member

Phi Beta Kappa

Member

Education

1997

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2015

Business Women of Northeast Indiana Reasons to Seek Mediation

2014

Fort Wayne Business People Who's Footing the Bill: Payment of College Expenses When a Couple is Divorced

Languages

English

Activity

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