Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
4.5 /5.0
22 Client Reviews
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also known as Paul Sturm
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Indiana Certified Family Law Specialist, as Certified by the Family Law Certification Board
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State: Indiana
Acquired: 1994
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229 W Berry St, Suite 400, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-2200
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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...
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 ...
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...
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.
"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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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
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.
1997 - Present
Indiana Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1994 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Allen County Bar AssociationMember
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Ethics of Collecting Fees
2015
How Lawyers, Litigants and Courts Can Maximize the Tax and ACA Benefits
2013
Discovery and Social Media
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