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Attorneys
S. Christopher Striebeck
Principal
Adolfo Blonval
of Counsel
Amy L. Cueller
of Counsel
Brett Henry
of Counsel
Mariah McGhee
of Counsel
Paralegals
Joetta (Jo) Allgood
Paralegal
Lucy Park Newton
Paralegal
Ryann Smith
Paralegal
Support Team
Lorene Edmunds
Administration Assistant
Darlene Perrine
Legal Assistant
Rachel Phipps
Case Management Assistant
Steven C. Striebeck
Client Relations Manager
S. Christopher Striebeck
Principal
In his first 20 years, Chris not only practiced law, but he developed, constructed and managed commercial and residential real estate in a variety of capacities and markets. For the last 10 years, he has channeled this experience into solely practicing law where he has assisted clients in matters involving asset protection, business, construction, energy, finance and real estate.
With an entrepreneurial spirit, Chris delivers his services through a client-centric approach to creatively and cost-effectively achieve a client’s goal. Given a formal education in science, philosophy, finance, and law, and a real-life education of working in the field, he uses a multidisciplinary and team approach to prevent and solve problems.
- Acquisitions
- Contracts
- Development
- Dispute Resolution
- Litigation
- Project Feasibility
- Quick Document Preparation
- Asset protection
- Business
- Construction
- Energy
- Government
- Land Development
- Real Estate Investment
- Title Insurance
- JD, 1992, Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis (Contracts, Business, Real Estate)
- MBA, 1992, Indiana University – Kelley School of Business (Development, Finance, Economics)
- Certificate of Recognition, 2017 — Trial Advocacy Skills College, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
- LEED AP, 2009, USGBC LEED AP Certification (Environmental Development)
- BA, 1985, Wabash College, (Biology, Bioethics/Philosophy)
- Indiana State Bar
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Adolfo Blonval
Attorney
Adolfo is a seasoned corporate and real estate attorney with extensive experience across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S., Venezuela, and México. He has developed a robust practice focusing on real estate, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, energy law, and business transactions, with a capability to assist real estate homeowners and investors in handling complex commercial transactions. By having worked at large law firms and sophisticated boutiques and at a multinational company as an in-house counsel, Adolfo can represent clients of all sizes and complex needs.
He is experienced in real estate transactions, representing homeowners, landlords, and real estate investors, drafting and negotiating land sale contracts, leases, purchase agreements, EPCs, and facility management agreements for commercial real estate. His practice also includes advising on real estate financing, including drafting promissory notes and loan agreements.
On the business and venture side, Adolfo advises clients on various corporate matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions. He is proficient in drafting and negotiating various corporate agreements, including stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements. He advises startups and emerging companies on venture capital, as well as debt financing transactions.
Adolfo has also represented employers on international employment and business immigration matters, including drafting employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and termination agreements. He advises on privacy matters and the legal implications of establishing entities in various jurisdictions.
Before becoming an attorney in the U.S., he was an associate attorney for an international law firm in Venezuela, where he assisted energy companies with regulatory compliance, license agreements, and corporate transactions related to oil and gas exploration and development, particularly in the oil and gas sector, advising on exploration licenses, joint operating agreements (JOAs), and compliance with LatAm regulations.
Adolfo is passionate about serving Hoosiers’ legal needs. With a global perspective and an understanding of cross-border transactions, he brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to every client engagement, offering tailored legal solutions that meet the complex needs of his diverse client base.
- Real Estate
- Corporate structures, and business transactions
- Business and Commercial Contracts
- Outside general counseling
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Venture Capital and Debt Finance
- Energy
- Business employment counseling
- Real Estate, including residential, commercial and industrial
- Technology, telecom, and manufacturing
- Startups and venture lending
- Energy – both renewable and fossil
- Corporate and commercial
- Medical technology
- J.D., 2018, The University of Arizona, College of Law – (corporate law, M&A, securities law, and real estate finance)
- Exchange program, 2017, Universidad Panamericana (Mexico) – (energy law, derivatives, international investment law)
- LL.M. 2013, University of Pennsylvania Law School – (corporate and employment law)
- LL.B., 2011, Universidad de Carabobo (Venezuela) – (Civil system with emphasis on contracts law). Top 6% of his class
- Indiana
- Connecticut
- New York
- Venezuela
- Mexican equivalency
- English: Fluent
- Spanish: Fluent
- Portuguese & French: Basic comprehension
Amy L. Cueller
of Counsel
For more than 30 years Amy has assisted clients in cases involving intellectual property rights, copyrights and trademarks. She is one of the few attorneys in the State of Indiana to handle inter parties litigation matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board situated in Washington, D.C.
Additionally, Amy has a long history with a variety of complex litigation matters in the areas of commercial disputes, disputes involving surface mining, utilities, property rights, insurance coverage disputes, bad faith claims, excessive force claims against police agencies, consumer rights, as well as personal injury matters. Amy has tried numerous cases before juries and courts in both state and federal courts.
- Business
- Complex Litigation
- Consumer Protection
- Corporate Law
- Environmental
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Personal Injury
- Property Rights
- Real Estate
- Fortune 500 Corporations
- Energy
- Government
- Real Estate Development & Construction
- Small Business
- JD, 1989, Indiana University School of Law — Indianapolis
- Indiana State Bar
- Indiana Supreme Court
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
- U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- The United States Supreme Court
Brett Henry
Attorney
Brett has assisted clients with real estate and construction transactions and other legal matters for over 20 years. His expansive legal experience includes working with a variety of clients, spanning from individuals to large publicly traded companies. He has held prior positions in private practice with a large law firm, in-house (with both privately held and publicly traded companies), and in the public sector with a governmental agency. Brett has worked on substantial residential, commercial, industrial, and investment real estate matters. In addition, he has firsthand experience with retail real estate, having served as in-house legal counsel for an owner, operator, and developer of malls and shopping centers.
Brett takes a pragmatic approach to legal practice and focuses on solutions, not obstacles, when dealing with client issues. With a client-centric philosophy and approach, he recognizes the personal, business, and other consequences of legal advice, which has enabled him to serve as a strong advocate for his clients. Brett’s real estate and construction related experience includes leasing (having represented landlords and tenants on various lease types); land/building acquisitions and dispositions; due diligence (including title, survey, and other property review); development/redevelopment; land use and controls; zoning; easements, covenants, and restrictions; and construction contracts and disputes. Additionally, Brett has extensive experience with business and corporate law; commercial contracts, legal agreements, and transactions; mergers and acquisitions; and administrative and regulatory matters.
- Acquisitions and Dispositions / Property Conveyance
- Administrative / Regulatory
- Business, Corporate, and Securities
- Construction
- Contracts / Document Review and Preparation
- Finance
- Land Use and Zoning
- Leasing
- Legal Entities / Formation and Governance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Probate
- Property Rights
- Real Estate
- Transactions
- Asset Protection / Probate
- Business
- Construction
- Development / Redevelopment
- Government / Regulatory
- Lending
- Multi-Family Housing
- Real Estate – Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Investment
- Publicly Traded Company
- Small Business / Privately Held Company
- Title Insurance
- Transportation
- Utilities
- • JD, 2003, Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis
- • BA, 1993, Vanderbilt University
- Indiana State Bar
- • U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Mariah McGhee
Attorney
Since 2017, Mariah has represented entrepreneurs and small businesses in various legal matters. Mariah prioritizes serving clients in a manner that implements and accomplishes the client’s overarching goal. Over the years and through experience, she has acquired skills that enable her to work efficiently and creatively to resolve client issues. A primary focus of Mariah’s practice is entrepreneurship and small businesses, but she is well equipped to handle legal matters from all spectrums.
- Business
- General Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Expungements
- Property Rights
- Real Estate
- Small Business
- Entrepreneur
- Asset Protection
- Real Estate Investment & Development
- JD, 2017, Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis
- BA, 2014, Indiana University Bloomington, (Sociology with Honors, Criminal Justice)
- Indiana State Bar
- U.S. District Courts for Southern Districts of Indiana
Joetta (Jo) Allgood
Paralegal
With over four decades of comprehensive experience in the legal field, I have honed expertise across a spectrum of specialties. From the intricacies of litigation to the nuanced areas of product liability and real estate, my career encompasses a broad skill set. My proficiency extends to probate, family law, criminal defense, and personal injury, reflecting a commitment to versatility and excellence in the legal profession.
Heather Ernst
Paralegal
Heather graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional and Technical Writing with an emphasis on rhetorical theory and persuasive writing. She began working in law firms in 2006 while she was obtaining her BA and has continued her work in the legal field ever since.
With over 15 years of experience, she has acquired wide range of legal experience in the areas of domestic relations, insurance defense, personal injury, estate planning and probate, litigation, and more. Here at Striebeck Law, she works as a paralegal preparing and filing documents, thorough case law and fact-finding research, trial preparation, and overall assistance in moving cases toward a satisfactory conclusion for our clients.
Education
- Bachelor in Professional and Technical Writing, 2011, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AK
Lucy Park Newton
Paralegal
Lucy Park Newton has a long and storied career in the legal community working in various assistant, secretarial, and paralegal roles, as well as being a freelance writer. She has served several prestigious law firms and attorneys, including Associate Justice Jon D. Krahulik prior to and during his tenure at the Indiana Supreme Court.
Additionally, Lucy has extensive experience in working with a variety of legal technologies and preparing a wide array of legal and transactional documentation for business law, real estate, contracts, appellate practice, civil litigation, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and probate law. When she’s not working, she can be found enjoying one her numerous interests, rescuing Cairn Terriers, singing at her church or with the Indianapolis Arts Chorale, preparing for her investment club or tending to her organic garden which includes an amazing collection of daylilies.
Education
- B.A., Indiana University-Indianapolis with 1994 (with distinction, major in English and minor in Anthropology)
- Master of Music, vocal performance, Butler University; one year completed 1996
Ryann Smith
Paralegal
Previous experience in Employment Law, DCS Law, Family Law, and Healthcare (EMS, ER, ICU).
Licensed Insurance Agent in both Property & Casualty as well as Life & Health.
Advocate for military families, veterans, and active duty with 20 years experience, holding various roles in the FRG and other Unit Readiness organizations.
Education
- 2018 Graduate of Midlands Technical College-Columbia, SC-Highest Honors-Degree in Paralegal Studies
Darlene Perrine
Legal Assistant
Darlene joined the firm in 2018. She oversees our client engagement and accounting systems as well as helping Lucy with our document preparations, recordings and litigation needs.
Additionally, Darlene has extensive business experience in working in senior office administration positions with Edward Jones Financial and in the title insurance industry with First American Title Insurance Company. She is also a Broker/Realtor and Buyer Specialist with Green Pocket Realty. Darlene hails from Northern Michigan before moving to Indiana in 2008 with her husband, Mark, and their four children. When she’s not working, she enjoys gardening, reading books, and traveling.
Education
- Bachelor in Accounting, 1995, Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH
Rachel Phipps
Case Management Assistant
Rachel is a Jane of commercial real estate trade, master of none. In her real estate journey she has assisted with development, property management, financial portfolios, acquisitions, and much more. Adding real estate law to the list of various real estate knowledge has been a welcome addition to her repertoire.
As a natural people person and problem solver, she is ready to assist in a various array of tasks surrounding your case.
Steven C. Striebeck
Client Relations Manager
Steve has always had a knack for seeing the bigger picture and amicably working with others to achieve a shared goal. He worked for decades in the real estate and construction industries where he worked as real estate broker/Realtor, homebuilder and developer while mentoring his son, Chris. Steve joined the firm in 2017 where he consults on various real estate and construction matters along with overseeing our systems for client intake, disengagement and monitoring overall client satisfaction. He is passionate about his dogs, helping out his friends and neighbors and seeking the great outdoors.
Education
- Indiana University — Bloomington