Perry D. Shilts

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Perry D. Shilts

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 47 years

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

10311 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Suite C, Fort Wayne, IN

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About Perry

Biography

"Divorce Practice that helps good people through difficult times. 40 Years and counting.”

Helping good people through tough times with experience and common sense.

Reasonable settlements on most family law matters can be achieved for everyone's benefit

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 85%

85%
Family 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 170-295 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 47 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1978

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Perry D. Shilts Attorney at Law

10311 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Suite C, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825-1913

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Shilts Law Office

10311 Dawsons Creek, Suite C, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825

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Perry D. Shilts's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

No other choice

I live outside of Indiana, in NYC. When my mother (who lives in Indiana) decided that a divorce was the right thing for her, I asked a very smart and well-connected lawyer friend in Indiana for the best divorce attorney in the area. His response was emphatic -- we absolutely needed to talk to Perry S...hilts. I did not expect that the "best divorce attorney" would be such a kind, empathic person to work with. In what was an incredibly stressful situation, he made my mom (and me) feel comfortable and at ease from day one, and quickly negotiated our ideal settlement in what could have been a very protracted, painful situation. We also found Perry's fees very reasonable, especially given his reputation. After all is said and done, I can speak for both of us when I say that we are lucky to not just call Perry a lawyer, but a real friend.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend Perry Shilts

Perry is an amazing attorney who has the perfect mix of compassion, legal knowledge, and skill in the courtroom. He helped me through a very difficult divorce and did a great job. I would highly recommend Perry to anyone going through a divorce.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Service - With Integrity!!!

Perry represented me in my divorce and provided me with excellent service at one of the most difficult times in my life. Perry's confidence and encouragement were a stabilizing force for me. He always acted with the utmost professionalism, ethics and integrity throughout the process. I would highl...y recommend Perry to anyone in need of legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Review Divorce/Custody

Divorce/ Custody can be heart wrenching and take a toll on your life, however, if you want someone who has a genuine concern for his clients without running up the fees, call Perry. My case was very complicated and had many curve balls that Perry handled immediately with his extensive family law back...ground. I am convinced that had Perry not represented me, that my child and I would not have the life we have today. I am eternally grateful for his dedication and I consider myself very fortunate the day that someone referred Perry Shilts to me.

Posted by M | October 10, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent experience

Very difficult opposing party and counsel.Took ethical high road time and again.Gave me very realistic expectations of what middle ground would look like.Allowed my review pleas prior to court submission. Did a very nice job of tailoring both a provisional order request and marital settlement agreeme...nt to my work schedule allowing great time with my children. Understood my need for an "air-tight" settlement agreement (to be tested over and over),and produced one. Won 7 of 7 items before judge.

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Perry D. Shilts's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Glassburn

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have practiced law in and out of IN and I can say, without a doubt, that Perry one of the most intelligent, honest, and talented attorneys I have encountered. He manages to blend an encyclopedic knowledge of the law with empathy, kindness, and good old fashioned hard work to achieve his client's desired outcomes. Perry is not only a wonderful attorney, he is a good person, which is just as important when you practice family law. He never forgets that to his clients, this is not a "case;" this is their lives. I am fortunate to call him my mentor and "boss.""

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Emily Szczepkowski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I recently joined Shilts & Setlak. As a new attorney, I greatly appreciate the wealth of knowledge Perry has regarding divorce law. He advocates vigorously for his clients and does so with aplomb. I look forward to his guidance in starting my practice."

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Katherine Ridenour

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Perry is one of the best in his field. With years of experience and great dedication to the divorce practice, Perry can solve the most complex of divorce questions. I highly recommend Perry for all of your divorce needs."

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Michael Setlak

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Perry and strongly endorse him in the divorce and family law area of law. Before joining Perry in 2011, I have always recognized Perry as an outstanding lawyer in the family law arena. He and I had divorce cases against one another and I always knew that Perry did an excellent job for his client while always maintaining a very professional attitude toward opposing counsel. Now that I have joined him and have become a partner in the firm, I see first hand how well Perry represents his clients during what is usually one of the most difficult times in their lives. For this and many other reasons, I strongly endorse Perry."

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Gregory Miller

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Perry Shilts is an outstanding family law attorney. I highly endorse him."

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Howard Roitman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrea Cross

Family lawyer

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Richard Karcher

Family lawyer

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Ashley Gonzales

Family lawyer

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Timothy Logan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Setlak

Family lawyer

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Gregory Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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

2025

Certified Family Law Specialist, Indiana State Bar Association Family Law Certification Board

2017

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2014

Top (DIVORCE) Lawyer, FT. Wayne Monthly Magazine

2014

Client Satisfaction Award(10 BEST INDIANA), American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Client Appreciation Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Lawyer(divorce), Ft. Wayne Newspapers/Avvo

2013

Top Lawyer(Family), Ft. Wayne Newspapers/Avvo

2013

Client's Choice Awrd, Avvo

2013

Client Appreciation Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Lawyer(divorce), Ft. Wayne Newspapers

2012

Client Appreciation Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Indiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2005 - 2014

Owner attorney, Shilts Law Office

1978 - 2005

Partner/shareholder, Haller and Colvin Attorneys

Associations

2001 - Present

Indiana Bar Foundation

Fellow

1978 - Present

Allen County Bar Association

Member

1978 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

1994 - 2003

Allen County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee

1978 - 2005

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Schwartz v. Heeter

Win

gerard v. gerard

win

schrock v. schrock

loss

grove v. grove

win

Fackler v. Powell

success

multiple appellate cases

mostly successful

Fackler v. Powell

Win

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Education

1978

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude

1975

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts-Honors History

Speaking Engagements

2002

Indiana State Family Law Annual Seminar

A,B, And C's of QDROS

Publications

2004

Indiana State Bar Association Mediation and Trial Preparation(Approx 2004)

2002

Indiana State Bar Association A,B, And C's Of QDROS

Languages

English

Activity

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