Thomas J. Walz, Attorney at Law - South Bend, IN

Comprehensive Civil, Estate, and Business Advocacy in South Bend

When you are planning your estate, structuring a business, or navigating a complex civil lawsuit, you need an attorney who combines corporate-level precision with trial-tested courtroom experience. If you are looking for a highly skilled attorney in South Bend, Thomas J. Walz of Hahn|Walz Attorneys at Law offers the strategic, versatile advocacy you deserve. Since 2007, Tommy has been providing results-driven, personalized representation to individuals, business owners, and creditors throughout Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, helping them protect their families, their assets, and their professional investments.

We believe in treating every client's family and business as if they were our own. Prior to joining Hahn|Walz, Tommy gained extensive corporate experience working in the legal department of a major commercial real estate development firm, followed by years of rigorous trial work as an Indiana deputy prosecutor, where he tried over one hundred trials. This unique combination of high-stakes transactional expertise and intense courtroom litigation allows him to analyze legal disputes from every angle, developing creative, cost-effective solutions that protect your immediate interests while establishing clear steps for your long-term success.

Strategic Civil and Corporate Legal Services

At Hahn|Walz, we work collaboratively as a legal team to deliver professional counsel across several primary areas of practice:

• Estate Planning & Trust Administration: Securing your legacy and avoiding complex probate delays is essential. Tommy designs custom wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney, as well as guides executors through the probate administration process with care. If you want to hire an estate planning lawyer, our firm offers the experienced support you need.
• Corporate & Business Law: From starting a new company to draft clear commercial contracts, business succession plans, and employment handbooks, we guide your business toward sustainable growth and long-term regulatory compliance.
• Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy: We provide specialized counsel to financial institutions, businesses, and private lenders, protecting their assets, pursuing outstanding debts, and guiding them through creditor rights litigation in local bankruptcy courts.
• Real Estate Law: We represent commercial and residential property owners with transfers, financing agreements, leasing contracts, property tax challenges, and local zoning or land-use issues.
• General Civil Litigation & Family Law: Whether you are dealing with a business breach-of-contract dispute, a personal injury claim, or a sensitive domestic matter like guardianship or adoption, Tommy provides firm and calculated trial representation.

Why Partner with Thomas J. Walz"

Tommy Walz is a South Bend native, a cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame, and a dedicated advocate who is actively involved in the St. Joseph County and Indiana State Bar Associations. He also serves on the Corporate Board of Directors at the Logan Center, showcasing his deep commitment to supporting local residents with special needs. We offer free initial consultations to review your case, providing transparent answers with no hidden fees. Contact our South Bend office today to schedule your consultation with Tommy Walz and discover how his decades of combined legal experience can support your goals.