Protecting Your Rights, Your Future, Your Family, and Your Business
At Helmke Beams, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to individuals, families, and businesses in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and beyond. With a rich history dating back to 1926, our law firm has established a reputation for excellence, integrity, and commitment to our clients.
Our Firm
Helmke Beams is a general practice law firm that focuses on the needs of its clients. Our highly professional staff has been recommended year after year by not only their clients but also their peers. Our mission is to provide a broad range of efficient, effective, personalized, and legal services to individuals, families, businesses, institutions, and governmental agencies for reasonable compensation.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of legal services, including Estate Planning, Family Law, Mediation, Small Business Law, Probate, and Elder Law. Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to providing personalized attention to each client, ensuring that their legal needs are met with precision and care.
Our Estate Planning services help clients prepare for the future by creating personalized plans that address their unique needs and goals. Our Family Law services provide compassionate guidance and support to individuals navigating complex family law matters. Our Mediation services offer a non-adversarial approach to resolving disputes, while our Small Business Law services help entrepreneurs and business owners navigate the complexities of business formation, operation, and succession.
Our Philosophy
At Helmke Beams, we believe in combining the private practice of law with public service and civic memberships. Our partnership relies on the complementary strengths of its partners to provide a broad range of services. We are committed to being active citizens of the community, participating in charitable endeavors and demonstrating our citizenship through our work.
Law Firm Review Summary
Positive Reviews
- Daniel Borgmann represented a client well in a custody battle, being honest, listening, and diligent in his work.
- Trina Gould and Helmke Beams have been assisting a couple with their legal concerns for almost 20 years, being knowledgeable, professional, down-to-earth, and personable.
- Susan L. Rutz has been a personal champion for a client and her family, providing exceptional legal representation and guidance.
- Helmke Beams is very professional and helpful in handling legal matters.
- Susan Rutz fought for a client's son to gain custody of his children, ultimately succeeding in the case.
Negative Reviews
- One reviewer had a horrible experience with an unnamed attorney, calling them the "worst attorney ever" and stating they would not recommend them.
- Another reviewer was being charged for services they already paid for seven years prior, and was being sued by another law firm over the issue.
- A reviewer felt overcharged for mediations and had a poor experience with the firm.
- A reviewer had a bad experience with an attorney who talked for two hours about unrelated things, then sent a bill for over $500.
- A reviewer felt the firm has gone downhill since the partners passed away, with the current leader being described as "shallow" and "ambulance chasing".

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