Catherine S. Christoff (Partner)
Principle Areas of Practice Include:
- Estate Planning
- Family Law (Divorce & Post-Dissolution Matters)
- Real Estate
- Social Security Disability
- Adoptions
- Name Changes
- Guardianship
- Estate Administration
- Non-Profit Corporations
Catherine is also an active participant in the Model Court Program. She proudly serves as guardian ad litem or pauper attorney for families with children in need of services (CHINS).
Admitted to Practice Law in:
- The State of Indiana
- The United States District Court (Northern & Southern Districts)
- The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Memberships:
- Allen County Bar Association — Grievance Committee, Fee Dispute Committee, Forms Committee, & Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee
- Indiana State Bar Association — Written Publications Committee
- American Citizenship Committee
In her spare time, Catherine performs in local theatrical productions and has been seen on stage at:
- Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
- Arena Dinner Theatre
- First Presbyterian Theatre
- Fort Wayne Ballet
- Embassy Theatre
Education
- Christian Albrecht University-Kiel, Germany | L.L.M., 1986
- Indiana University School of Law — Bloomington | J.D., Cum Laude, 1985
- Northwestern University, Evanston, IL | B.S., Speech, 1982 | Major: Radio/Television/Film
Awards/Recognition
- Northwestern University Dean's List
- DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Fellowship - Regensburg, Germandy and Kiel, Germany
- Fulbright Finalist
Community Activities
- Northwestern University Alumni Admissions Council
- QUEST Club
- Executive Director, Fort Wayne Cinema Center 1989-1990
- Adjunct Professor, Indiana University/Purdue University Fort Wayne, 1991-1992
- YWCA Board of Directors
- Fort Wayne Ballet, Board of Directors
- Hoosier ReLeaf, Board of Directors
Published Opinions:
Tazian v. Cline, 686 NE2d 95 (Ind. 1997)
Pettit v. Pettit, 626 NE2d 444 (Ind. 1993)