David Lee Farnbauch

David Lee Farnbauch

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Fort Wayne, IN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Animal & Dog Bites

8109 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, IN

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 39 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1986

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Sweeney Law Firm

8109 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46818

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David Lee Farnbauch's Reviews

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Posted by Joseph | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Top player in his line of work !

David L. Farnbauch Is great at what he dose. He came to a hospital when I asked him to represent me and my wife . He informed me on many things that was happening and what was to come. He worked hard for me and did a above the line expectation of a job. So if your looking for a great lawyer someone ...who will fight for you and knows how to get the job done then David L. Farnbauch and his wonderful team are the team for you !

Posted by Jason | March 19, 2015

Could Not Ask For A Better Experience With An Attorney!

I literally had the best possible experience with a lawyer one could ever hope for or ask for in dealing with Mr Farnbauch. His honesty and candor were incredible. Most of us are conditioned to think "lawyers = money-hungry crooks" based on previous experiences with them and society's view of them... by-and-large. David is the polar opposite of this philosophy/view! Without getting into the specifics of my case, he gave me advice that benefitted ME, not him. All his dealings with me and advice through my case was for my benefit and not his. He very clearly approached my case in a way that maximized my standing above all else, and was less concerned with getting money from me than he was concerned with making sure I came out of my case in the best possible way. In short, I highly highly recommend Dave as an attorney. He restored my faith in the legal profession and humanity in general to be honest!

Posted by Tom | February 25, 2015 | Personal Injury

Knowledgeable and Compassionate

David Farnbauch represented us after my wife had a serious head injury. It has been a very difficult time for my family. We found David to be knowledgeable about the legal process and good at educating us as to what to expect. He was compassionate and supportive throughout this difficult time. We wil...l be forever grateful to David Farnbauch and the Sweeney Law Firm.

Posted by Rick | February 20, 2015

Very Professional

Dave did an outstanding job on our case he is very good at what he does. I knew from our first meeting we were in good hand's. I would also like to say Sara kept us up to date on the status of our case she is very good as well. I would recommend Dave to any one needing a awesome lawyer.

Posted by Tonia | January 28, 2015 | Personal Injury

Made the Best of a Bad Situation

Our son had been hurt badly - not just once - but three times by the same agency. Dave came highly recommended to us by a friend of ours who worked in the legal field. Initially, we went to Dave simply to get legal advice on what we needed to consider about our options. To be honest, we really did...n't want to be part of a lawsuit. We struggled with the idea of a lawsuit because we knew it could be a long, drawn out process and there was part of us that didn't want to be "those people" who sued others. After meeting with Dave the first time, we decided not to pursue a lawsuit; however, Dave convinced us to file some vital paperwork to preserve our son's rights - and we are so glad that we listened to him. Several months later, when it became clear that our son's injuries were much worse than we first suspected and that we would be faced with years of insurmountable medical bills, we decided to move forward with the lawsuit. In every step along the way, Dave was excellent about educating us in what to realistically expect at each stage, average timelines (understanding that each case is different), and how to document and handle situations that arose that were relevant to our suit. For the first time since our son's initial injury, we felt empowered and hopeful about trying to make the situation "right." As expected, our lawsuit took a few years to resolve and throughout that time Dave and his staff were always communicating and accessible to us for our questions and concerns. He was an amazing advocate in court, fighting hard to get us the information and evidence we needed that we felt a third party did not want us to have. Interestingly, (we didn't necessarily expect this) he had a very good working relationship and rapport with the other side's attorney, so it made for a very respectful tone and environment to negotiate in during the mediation process. That speaks volumes to Dave's professionalism and the respect that his peers and judges have for him and the cases that he represents. Ultimately, we decided to accept a settlement offered to us during the mediation process and we avoided going to trial. We were extremely pleased with the end result and did not feel pressured at all - either to settle in mediation or go to the court for potentially more money. Dave was forthright in the strengths and weaknesses of our case and we felt that he was the exact guidance we needed to make the decision that was right for our family. There's no pretty way to say it. Going through something like this is awful, traumatic, and devastating. We still have years of healing ahead of us - and nothing can take that away or reverse time and undo what has happened. However, working with Dave Farnbauch was the best way for our family to make the best of a bad situation and to recover the resources we needed for our son to give him the best future we can. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Dave to anyone else that finds themselves in a similar situation.

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David Lee Farnbauch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Chapel

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I know Dave as a friend, a fellow lawyer and as a fellow trial lawyer who fights for people. When people from Ohio and Indiana call me about a possible medical malpractice or nursing home neglect matter, I refer them to Dave. Why? Because Dave doesn't mess around! He personally has the knowledge to initially assess whether the case is a viable med mal case. He has a staff that is second to none. And, more importantly, Dave and his people at the Sweeney Law Firm consistently get results. It's a tough business. Which is why Dave's consistent track record stands out."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Stephen Hubbard

Personal injury lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dave Farnbauch is a compassionate and dedicated plaintiff’s trial lawyer that handles personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. I have had the privilege of working with Dave through my law practice. Dave is experienced, focused, determined and dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. He has exceptionally broad knowledge of the law and believes in meticulous preparation of his cases. Dave is an extremely knowledgeable and competent attorney. With full confidence in his legal expertise and professionalism, I highly recommend Dave."

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Bart Arnold

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave is a great choice for personal injury cases and medical malpractice cases. He is very respected in our legal community."

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General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Sweeney Law Firm

1986 - 1996

Associate, The Law Office of Saul Ruman

Associations

2002 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Member

1999 - Present

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1986 - Present

Indiana State Bar

Member

Education

1986

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2009

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum

Summation Strategies in the Era of Jury Nullification and Information Technology

2006

Allen County Bar Association

Mediation with a Reluctant Carrier

Publications

2006

National Business Institute Seminar Settling Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims

2002

National Business Institute Seminar Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law in Indiana

2001

National Business Institute Seminar Trying the Soft Tissue Injury Case in Indiana

Languages

English

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