by Jon A. Schmaltz | Aug 27, 2010 | Business and Personal
I was recently approached by someone who had clearly experienced a painful experience with her attorney. It carried with it several bad results, the least of which was not the impact on her perception of lawyers, I’m sure. She was apparently left with a complete... read more
by Jon A. Schmaltz | Jan 4, 2010 | Business and Personal, News
Jon Schmaltz recently represented a lender client in closing a construction and permanent debt transaction totalling more than $8 million. Despite the difficult debt financing market, many lenders have continued to facilitate loan transactions for borrowers in order... read more
by Jon A. Schmaltz | Jan 1, 2010 | News
In 2010, Jon Schmaltz will co-chair the Public Policy Committee of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce. The Valpo Chamber and its Public Policy Committee serve as the primary liaison between Indiana legislators and the larger Valparaiso business community, many... read more
by Jon A. Schmaltz | Nov 17, 2009 | News
In early November, Jon Schmaltz attended Practicing Law Institute’s 41st Annual Institute on Securities Regulation in New York City. The three day Institute features presentations by and discussions with more than 80 of the country’s top securities and corporate... read more
by Jon A. Schmaltz | Mar 27, 2009 | Business and Personal
I recently saw a website advertisement entitled, “Startup Financing Docs.” This ad was apparently soliciting business owners – both actual and hopeful – who were looking to raise capital from individuals and venture capitalists. Its luring message was... read more
by Jon A. Schmaltz | Apr 19, 2008 | Business and Personal
On March 14, 2008, the Indiana Senate passed House Bill 1001 by a vote of 41 to 6. The bill was soon thereafter signed by Governor Mitch Daniels. H.B. 1001 has been more commonly referred to as the “property tax reform” bill. Although it promises to bring... read more