Katherine Ridenour

Katherine Ridenour

also known as Kathy Ridenour

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fort Wayne, IN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

200 E Main Street, Suite 1000, Fort Wayne, IN

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 14 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2011

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Location

Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP

200 E Main Street, Suite 1000, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802

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Katherine Ridenour's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Heather | May 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Phenomenal Attorney

Kathy has been my divorce attorney for 5 years and has been able to handle and address all issues effectively and tactfully. She has the best interest of her client and the children in mind, which is always appreciated. She is direct but explains things to be understood and makes sure you feel prep...ared for what is about to happen. I highly recommend her and she will get you results.

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent

Though Kathy was not able to represent me in my case, she provided a free consult that set me in the correct direction to attempt to resolve my matter. She did not present BS. She was sympathetic and explained legally my position and the possibilities of my legal stance. By providing the reality lega...l wise to me she helped me out tremendously. Based on this consult, I'd define Kathy as a very intelligent attorney that attempts to foresee legal implications that may occur to prevent misdirections and to present a true picture of how to legally address an issue to effectively address your matter.

Posted by Elizabeth | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic lawyer!

Kathy listens very well and works diligently to make sure I understand exactly what is going on with my case. She is very personable and she and her staff are easy to work with.

Posted by Dawn | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Attorney

Katherine Ridenour is an excellent attorney. In dealing with visitation issues, the rights of the custodial parent can often be placed in the background. Katherine's honest, straight forward approach, helped to clarify my situation, and allowed me to understand my rights better. I would highly recomm...end her services.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Responsive, specific and constructive approach.

Instructed to assist in child custody and name related issues- was very responsive and willing to go the extra mile to assist my case, in which I live in another country!

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Katherine Ridenour's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Gardner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I know Kathy to be a well educated and zealous advocate. She ensures that all aspects of her client's cases are handled diligently. From a fellow attorney's point of view she is also someone who is approachable and open to resolving matters without the creation of exorbitant attorney's fees."

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Cornelius Hayes

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"My experience with Kathy Ridenour is on several levels, including complex business litigation in a family law matter. She is a very strong advocate for her clients yet at the same time remains one who operates in a highly ethical, sensible and pragmatic design of lawyering. Kathy’s style of lawyering, which puts clients’ interests first, is the reflection of a lawyer holding the highest principles. She is a lawyer which a client can rest in confidence. Not only is Kathy an ethical and strong lawyer – she is a very smart lawyer. If more lawyers would follow Katherine Ridenour’s approach to lawyering and advocacy, all facets of the system would benefit."

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Tracey Rosswurm

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and hold her in high regard. I've known her for several years and have personal knowledge of her work ethic, legal experience, and her ability to deal with the emotional aspects of her clients' legal issues as well as the complex intricacies of the legal issues at hand. She is aggressive and compassionate when necessary and gives the legal profession honor and integrity. She is respected by our legal community and is a formidable adversary."

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Christopher LaPan

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have nothing but positive things to say about Kathy, both as a person and practitioner. She is as respectful as she is conscientious about her profession, and is universally admired by both judges and attorneys. I am proud to call her a colleague and friend. She has my most enthusiastic endorsement."

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Nathan Williams

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kathy is a very bright, articulate and excellent attorney. It is a privilege to be able to work with her."

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Edward Beck

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bart Arnold

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsey Swanson

Family lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is easy to work with on cases and is was obvious that she had her client's best interests in mind throughout the entire case."

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Perry Shilts

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is very personable and was excellent in law school. She came recommended to me by two high quality legal sources, one being a judge. She has been with Shilts Law Office for over 6 months and I am very please with her progress. She is accomplishing more and more each day and has a growing sense of confidence on an expanding number of family law topics. I have asked her to do a number of tasks on a number of my client files, including actuallyworking with the clients. I have only received positive feedback. I perceive Kathy is doing excellent work. I wholeheartedly recommend Kathy to any lawyer or individual in need of family law assistance."

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Michael Setlak

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse Kathy and highly recommend her as a family law attorney. Kathy joined Perry Shilts and myself at the Shilts Law Office in May of 2013. Kathy brings to the table a wealth of family law information and an overall extremely high legal and business aptitude. Kathy provides her clients excellent service, strives to put their best interests forward, and works very hard to assist them in meeting their goals. Kathy will ensure that her clients receive the legal service they deserve."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Book Award - Immigration Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Associate Attorney, Shambaugh, Kast, Beck & Williams, LLP

2013 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Shilts Law Office

2012 - 2013

Judicial Law Clerk, Allen County Superior Court

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Kutanovski Law Offices

Associations

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Allen County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Allen County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2014

Allen County Bar Association, Membership Committee

Chair

2014 - 2017

American Inns of Court

Member

Education

2011

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Purdue University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

American Inns of Court

Protective Orders in the Workplace

Languages

English

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