Paul R. Sturm

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Paul R. Sturm

also known as Paul Sturm

4.5
22 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

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

229 W Berry St, Suite 400, Fort Wayne, IN

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About Paul

Biography

Getting the Job Done Right the First Time

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Child Custody 30%

30%
Family 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 31 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1994

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Shambaugh, Kast, Beck & Williams, LLP

229 W Berry St, Suite 400, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-2200

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Paul R. Sturm's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Shawn | December 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Best of the best!

Paul no doubt had his hands full for 3 years with my case but he didn't ever seem weary. His knowledge and angles are impressive as they unfold. He is able to represent you in a way that makes your voice heard and he has class presenting it. His secretary Shannon is also very helpful as they navigate... through cases together. I would recommend Paul to anyone that needs legal services. He is the best, you won't find anyone better. Thank you Paul for your patience with my case and your representation!

Posted by Casey | June 05, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Good advice

I contacted Paul during a messy divorce and he listened to me, considered the facts, asked questions and was able to give me the advice I was looking for. His legal staff are friendly, caring, exceptionally knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond for clients. I would recommend him to anyone!...

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Terrible choice

He no showed the first appointment. He also did not respond to my emails, did not return phone calls, and was very unprepared for my mediation. He finally called me the evening before. And then still seemed confused in mediation about details I specifically addressed with him prior. There is no way ...someone can be that absent minded considering it was a discussion the evening before. This may just be just his job but this is my life and my children’s life. His indifference during my mediation affected the outcome. I unfortunately have experience in law/court with my situation and this is the most unprofessional experience yet. Just for the record, this is the first review I have felt incline to write. Attorneys are very expensive and the clients case should be taken seriously. The whole situation was weird, uncomfortable, and did not benefit my case in anyway. There are far better attorneys for family law, make a different choice.

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hire someone else

Paul seemed very attentive to my divorce case up until the provisional hearing, after which I rarely heard from him unless absolutely necessary. He did not respond to messages or emails. I started to feel like he didn't have interest because my case was not profitable, and there were times we spoke... in which he was down right demeaning to me. Despite hiring Paul to help me through the darkest time in my life, it was clear that to him I was just a number. He then quit my case before it was over.

Paul Sturm

Replied last June 02, 2018

I have been practicing law for over 22 years and I value the relationships I have with my clients. Please contact me directly if you have an issue with my representation of you.

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Paul R. Sturm's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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John Cowan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Williams

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer as a conscientious lawyer who serves his clients extremely well."

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Michael Setlak

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Paul as a family law attorney and a mediator. Paul and I have been opposed to each other in many family law related matters, and Paul has served as a mediator in family law cases I have had over past several years. Paul is always prepared, professional to opposing counsel, and is a very strong advocate for his clients. While Paul seeks to work toward a settlement, which is usually in a client's best interest, Paul is always ready and is prepared to litigate the matter in court."

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Edward Beck

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John Cowan

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Stephen Williams

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Tracey Rosswurm

Family lawyer

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Michael Setlak

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry

2018

AV Preeminent Rating™, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

AV Preeminent Rating™, Martindale-Hubbell®

2016

AV Preeminent Rating™, Martindale-Hubbell®

2015

AV Preeminent Rating™, Martindale-Hubbell®

2014

AV Preeminent Rating™, Martindale-Hubbell®

2011

Indiana Certified Family Law Specialist, Family Law Certification Board

1994

National Member of the Order of the Barristers, The Order of Barristers

1993

Participant - Domenick L. Gabreielli National Family Law Moot, Albany Law School, Albany, New York

1993

First Place Hon. Walter H. Rice Moot Court Competition, University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio

1980

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Partner, Shambaugh, Kast, Beck & Williams, LLP

2000 - 2002

Deputy Public Defender, Allen County Prosecuting Attorney

1996 - 2007

Adjunct Professor, Concordia University Wisconsin

1994 - 1996

Senior Account Executive - Professional Sports Division, K&K Insurance Group, Inc.

1993 - 1994

Director of Marketing, National Sports Underwriters, Ltd.

1988 - 1993

Account Executive - Parimutuel Racing Department, K&K Insurance Group, Inc.

Associations

1997 - Present

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Allen County Bar Association

Member

Education

1994

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Indiana University-Bloomington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

14th ANNUAL FAMILY LAW INSTITUTE

Ethics of Collecting Fees

2015

Advanced Family Law (North)

How Lawyers, Litigants and Courts Can Maximize the Tax and ACA Benefits

2013

2013 Allen County Bench-Bar Conference

Discovery and Social Media

Languages

English

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