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# BBFCS Law

Richmond, IN Attorneys

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- [](https://bbfcslaw.com/welcome-our-firm-samuel-garman/) - Welcome to the firm, Samuel Garman. We have a new associate attorney in our BBFCS family. Samuel Garman will be a great addition to our staff.
- [Junior Achievement Volunteer Award Winners](https://bbfcslaw.com/junior-achievement-volunteer-award-winners/) - Congratulations to BBFCS Attorneys "SMALL BUT MIGHTY BUSINESS" Award for your support of our youth. Volunteers Shailie Miller and Tami Stevens and our board member, Adam Forrest. Special shout out to Shailie Miller for winning "Rookie Volunteer of the Year."
- [BBFCS Part of Successful Defense Team Protecting Interests of Indiana Farmers](https://bbfcslaw.com/bbfcs-part-of-successful-defense-team-protecting-interests-of-indiana-farmers/) - BBFCS partner Ron Cross was part of the team of lawyers who successfully defended a national swine producing enterprise in a series of five separate lawsuits that were filed in nearby Randolph County, Indiana. The suits were brought on behalf of residents located near the sites of several of the facilities alleging that the operations
- [BBFCS Partner Thanked for Over Forty Years of Service to Client](https://bbfcslaw.com/bbfcs-partner-thanked-for-over-forty-years-of-service-to-client/) - BBFCS partner attorney Ron Cross is pictured above as he is presented a plaque from Ms. Dixie Robinson, president of the Richmond Community Schools Board of School Trustees. The surprise recognition commemorated Ron’s more than forty (40) consecutive years of service as chief legal counsel to Richmond Community Schools. Ron began his representation of RCS
- [A Night to Shine with BBFCS!](https://bbfcslaw.com/a-night-to-shine-with-bbfcs/) - Adam Forrest & Prom guest, Shaylie Werner & Prom guest, and Tami Stevens of BBFCS, attended this wonderful event. A night to give back.
- [Ron Cross – BBFCS Attorney to Lead Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association](https://bbfcslaw.com/ron-cross-bbfcs-attorney-to-lead-indiana-municipal-lawyers-association/) - At its annual meeting held June 21, 2018, in Noblesville, Indiana, BBFCS partner Ron Cross was elected by the Board of Directors of the Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association (“IMLA”) to serve as president of the IMLA for its 2018-2019 fiscal year. Ron is currently serving a second three-year term on the IMLA Board of Directors.
- [BBFCS Partner, Ron Cross, Steps Down as President of the Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association](https://bbfcslaw.com/cross-steps-down/) - Following a busy spring of Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) activities and events, BBFCS partner Ron Cross concluded his term of office as the president of IMLA at its annual June meeting held in Carmel, Indiana. The annual meeting was part of the IMLA’s Municipal Law Seminar XXXVI. Membership of the association consists of approximately
- [BBFCS & Junior Achievement “Salutes” Adam Forrest, Aubrey Crist & Tami Stevens](https://bbfcslaw.com/bbfcs-junior-achievement-salutes-adam-forrest-aubrey-crist-tami-stevens/) - Junior Achievement of Eastern Indiana salutes Adam Forrest for his 10 years of service. He served on the Board, as President of the Board and Classroom Volunteering. We are also very proud of our new associate Aubrey Crist for being newly elected to the Junior Achievement Board. She also Volunteers in the classroom along with
- [BBFCS Partner, AJ Sickmann, named to the Super Lawyers Rising Star List](https://bbfcslaw.com/bbkcc-partner-aj-sickmann-named-to-the-super-lawyers-rising-star-list-for-2020/) - BBFCS Partner, AJ Sickmann, has been selected to the 2020 Indiana Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state under the age of 40 are selected to receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have
- [Saving Time and Money at the Attorney’s Office](https://bbfcslaw.com/saving-time-and-money-at-the-attorneys-office/) - by Douglas B. Oler When first approached about writing an article on estate planning, several areas immediately came to mind, such as wills, revocable living trusts, jointly held property, saving probate expenses and saving death taxes. I was then given a list of articles others had already written for Senior Life. It became obvious that
- [Premarital Agreements: Essential Protection for Some Marriages](https://bbfcslaw.com/premarital-agreements-essential-protection-for-some-marriages/) - by Walter S. Chidester Premarital agreements are often used by parties with children by a former marriage whose interests they wish to protect upon the termination of a subsequent marriage. Premarital agreements are being used more frequently in today’s society than in the past. People live longer; people remarry more often; people have more money
- [Passing On the “Family” Business–While Keeping Both Successful and Happy](https://bbfcslaw.com/passing-on-the-family-business-while-keeping-both-successful-and-happy/) - I am often confronted with a client who has created a successful business and asks, “How can I keep this in my family after my retirement or death”? Needless to say, there are no easy answers and no guarantees of success, but progress can begin by at least asking the question. The biggest mistake I
- [Having a Will is Only the Beginning](https://bbfcslaw.com/having-a-will-is-only-the-beginning/) - by Richard E. Boston For any number of people, estate planning consists solely of executing a will and making sure that they have adequate life insurance to provide for their burial. Granted, these are important and critical steps in anyone’s planning. But with a will and life insurance, you have dealt only with what happens
- [Your Home is Your Castle–But Who is Tending the Drawbridge?](https://bbfcslaw.com/your-home-is-your-castle-but-who-is-tending-the-drawbridge/) - As I write this article, there is almost a foot of snow on the ground. The groundhog has seen his shadow. Cabin Fever is at epidemic levels in the area and we are all counting the days until spring. This is hardly the season to think about home remodeling. However, one good thing about Cabin
- [City of Richmond to Start 2017 With New Attorney](https://bbfcslaw.com/city-of-richmond-to-start-2017-with-new-attorney/) - City of Richmond to start 2017 with new attorney, Andrew J. Sickmann. Rachel E. Sheeley , rsheeley@richmond.gannett.com 5:08 a.m. EST December 11, 2016 Walt Chidester – After 13 years as the City of Richmond’s attorney, Walter “Walt” Chidester is stepping down from the role. His successor, hired at the Dec. 8 at the Board of
- [Bob Bever Named into Organization of “Lawyers of Distinction”.](https://bbfcslaw.com/bob-bever-named-into-organization-of-lawyers-of-distinction/) - Congratulations to Bob Bever with being named into the organization of “Lawyers of Distinction”, a group that honors the top 10% of attorneys around the nation in their respective fields. Bob’s honor fields are “Corporate law and Transactions”. Member: Robert Bever, Corporate and Transactional Law www.bbkcc.com Robert L. (Bob) Bever is a partner with Boston
- [Joe Lipps joins BBFCS Attorneys](https://bbfcslaw.com/joe-lipps-joins-bbfcs-attorneys/) - Welcome to our new Associate Joseph T. Lipps Joe was born at the “old” Reid Hospital, and raised right here in Richmond, Indiana. Graduating from Richmond High School in 2001, he joined the Marine Corps on his 19th birthday, just weeks prior to the 9/11 events. During his enlistment, Joe completed two combat deployments to
- [BBFCS Christmas to Kids](https://bbfcslaw.com/bbfcs-christmas-to-kids/) - Our 2021 donation of toys to Toys for Tots Our generous partners and staff come together to donate for a great Christmas cause.
- [Bob Bever 2022 Art Vivian Distinguished Community Leader Award](https://bbfcslaw.com/bob-bever-2022-art-vivian-distinguished-community-leader-award/) - The firm is proud to report that Partner, Bob Bever, was the recipient of this year’s Wayne County Distinguished Community Leadership Award, which was presented by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce at it’s Annual Dinner in January. The honor recognizes Bob’s extensive contributions and leadership with multiple community organizations, as well as his professional
- [Exciting new name BBFCS: Boston Bever Forrest Cross & Sickmann](https://bbfcslaw.com/exciting-new-name-bbfcs-boston-bever-forrest-cross-sickmann/) - New Name, Same Attorneys, Same Quality Representation, Still the Largest Firm Serving Wayne and Surrounding Counties. Please bear with us as our website changes with our new name.

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- [Home](https://bbfcslaw.com/) - About Our Firm Welcome to the law firm of Boston Bever Forrest Cross & Sickmann. Our firm serves the legal needs of families and businesses throughout East Central Indiana and has done so since 1911. It has a history of providing quality representation, which is evidenced by its multiple and varied community clientele. Please browse
- [Samuel G. Garman](https://bbfcslaw.com/attorneys/samuel-g-garman/) - Samuel G. Garman Practice Areas: Family Law; Wills & Trusts; Estate Planning and Administration; Real Estate; Banking Law. EMAIL SAMSamuel “Sam” G. Garman is a 1997 graduate of Richmond High School, a 2001 graduate of Kalamazoo College, and a 2005 graduate of Northeastern University School of Law. He has recently returned to the Richmond area
- [Attorneys](https://bbfcslaw.com/attorneys/) - Our Dedicated Group BBFCS is the leading team of lawyers based in Richmond, Indiana. Our firm has the legal expertise and experience to assist and advise in multiple practice areas. Robert L. Bever Banking Law; Business Law; Commercial Real Estate; Estate Planning and Administration; Municipal Law View Profile >>Samuel G. Garman Wills & Trusts, Estate
- [Real Estate](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/real-estate/) - REAL ESTATE Several factors come into play in modern commercial, industrial or residential real estate transactions. At BBFCS, we’ve assembled experts from all legal disciplines who have the sound judgment, creativity and vision to shepherd your project from concept to completion. We work as a team — and win for you. Commercial services include: Acquisition,
- [Estate Planning & Administrative](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/estate-planning-administrative/) - ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATIVE We at BBFCS recognize that estate planning means more than simply preparing a Last Will and Testament and disposing of your assets at death with a minimum amount of taxation. Complete estate planning means, in addition, that planning must provide for administration and protection of assets during lifetime and what to
- [Elder Law](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/elder-law/) - ELDER LAW We at BBFCS recognize that legal problems that affect the elderly are growing in number. Our laws and regulations are becoming more complex and changing rapidly. As a result, the elderly need more assistance than just in estate issues. Our attorneys are well versed in many aspects of elder law such as: Preservation/transfer
- [Banking Law](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/banking-law/) - BANKING LAW Assisting local banks in transactional credit facilities and general compliance advisement. BOB BEVER Samuel G. Garman RON CROSS AJ SICKMANN BBFCS News Draft Post Bob Bever 2022 Art Vivian Distinguished Community Leader Award Bob Bever 2022 Art Vivian Distinguished Community Leader Award Bob Bever 2022 Art Vivian Distinguished Community Leader Award BBFCS Christmas
- [Family Law](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/family-law/) - FAMILY LAW We at BBFCS believe that meeting the legal needs of families is one of the most important services we offer. We have experienced and knowledgeable attorneys practicing in this area who will work with you in a compassionate, practical and cost-effective manner. While we aggressively protect the rights and interests of our clients,
- [Christopher Armour](https://bbfcslaw.com/attorneys/christopher-armour/) - CHRISTOPHER ARMOUR Practice Areas: Family Law; Criminal Law; Real Estate; Estate Planning and Administration EMAIL CHRISChristopher (Chris) Armour is an Ohio native who moved to Richmond in 2021. After graduating from high school in Fulton, New York in 1985, he attended The Ohio State University on a full Air Force ROTC Scholarship. He graduated from
- [Business Law](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/business-law/) - BUSINESS LAW Boston Bever Forrest Cross & Sickmann provides legal services to business entities with respect to all kinds of business transactions. Our business attorneys advise clients on all issues relating to both the formation and operation of their businesses. In the formation of a new business, we evaluate and help determine the choice of
- [Robert L. Bever](https://bbfcslaw.com/attorneys/robert-l-bever/) - ROBERT L. BEVER Practice Areas: Real Estate Development; Banking Law, General Corporate and Business Law; Estate Planning and Administration; Municipal Law EMAIL BOBRobert (Bob) Bever is a native of Richmond and began practicing law in 1978 with the prior firm of Harlan, Schussler, Keller & Boston. He graduated with honors from DePauw University in 1975
- [Clients](https://bbfcslaw.com/clients/) - REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS CLIENTS Community Organizations Achieva Resources Corp. Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County Cambridge City Library Forest Hills Country Club, Inc. Golay Community Center Help The Animals, Inc. Indiana Football Hall of Fame, Inc. Morrison Reeves Library Richmond Area Family YMCA Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce Wayne County Convention & Tourism, Inc.
- [Community Involvement](https://bbfcslaw.com/community-involvement/) - COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT As residents of the community we serve, our attorneys believe it is imperative to “give back” to the community in every way possible. We believe that any improvement and assistance to the community, either directly or indirectly, also provides assistance to the lives and businesses of our clients as well. We believe that
- [Criminal Defense](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/criminal-defense/) - CRIMINAL DEFENSE As a full service law firm, Boston Bever Forrest Cross & Sickmann represents its clients and family members in all aspects of criminal cases. Whether a client is accused, a victim, or a witness, our experience and expertise protects our clients in this complex field. BBFCS represents clients in all types of criminal
- [Joseph T. Lipps](https://bbfcslaw.com/attorneys/joseph-t-lipps/) - JOSEPH T. LIPPS Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Civil Litigation. EMAIL JOEJoseph (Joe) Lipps was born at the “old” Reid Hospital, and raised right here in Richmond, Indiana. Graduating from Richmond High School in 2001, he joined the Marine Corps on his 19th birthday, just weeks prior to the 9/11 events. During his enlistment, Joe completed
- [Andrew J. Sickmann](https://bbfcslaw.com/attorneys/andrew-sickmann/) - ANDREW J. SICKMANN Practice Areas: Family Law; Municipal Law; Commercial Law; Criminal Law; Civil Litigation; Real Estate; School Law; Employment Law. EMAIL AJAndrew (AJ) Sickmann is a lifetime Richmond resident, and a graduate of Richmond High School in 2004. AJ attended Ball State University, where he graduated, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in
- [Adam G. Forrest](https://bbfcslaw.com/attorneys/adam-g-forrest/) - ADAM G. FORREST Practice Areas: General practitioner in a county seat practice; Civil Litigation; Trials and Appeals; Family Law; Criminal Defense; Collections; Estate Planning; Trust and Probate Administration; Municipal Law; EMAIL ADAMAdam G. Forrest was raised in Richmond, Indiana, and graduated from RHS in 1993 (since the last revision of his bio, his high school
- [Resources](https://bbfcslaw.com/resources/) - LEGAL REFERENCE LINKS Federal Government Links United States Supreme Court US House of Representatives US Senate Code of Federal Regulations Federal Register US Courts Decisions Federal Courts Finder 7th Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court, Northern District US District Court, Southern District US Bankruptcy Court, Northern US Bankruptcy Court, Southern State Government Links State
- [About](https://bbfcslaw.com/about/) - ABOUT BBFCS A Continued History of Quality Representation BBFCS is one of the largest law firms in East Central Indiana. The firm began in 1911 by its founder, Denver Harlan, and was further developed by his son, John M. Harlan, who remained with the firm until his retirement in December 1997. Beginning in 1998, the
- [Contact](https://bbfcslaw.com/contact/) - Contact Us Today! Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Richmond Office: 27 North Eighth Street Richmond, Indiana 47374-3028 Ph: 765-962-7527 Fax: 765-966-4597 Cambridge City Office: 15 North Foote Street Cambridge City, Indiana 47327 Ph: 765-478-3737 Fax: 765-478-6391 You may fill out our contact form to contact us. By filling out and
- [Ronald L. Cross](https://bbfcslaw.com/attorneys/ronald-l-cross/) - RONALD L. CROSS Practice Areas: Banking Law, Commercial Law, Civial Litigation, School Law, Municipal Law, Creditor’s Rights. EMAIL RONRonald (Ron) Cross grew up in Richmond, Indiana. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1965 and from Indiana University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics. While in undergraduate school he was inducted
- [Practice Areas](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/) - PRACTICE AREAS As residents of the larger East Central Indiana community we serve, the lawyers at BBFCS, together with our experienced staff, offer our clients a comprehensive range of legal services in multiple practice areas. BANKING LAWBUSINESS LAWCRIMINAL DEFENSEELDER LAWEMPLOYMENT LAWESTATE PLANNINGFAMILY LAWLITIGATIONMUNICIPAL LAWPERSONAL INJURYREAL ESTATESCHOOL LAW
- [School Law](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/school-law/) - SCHOOL LAW For more than 50 years, members of BBFCS’s Education and School Law practice group have advised and represented school districts, boards of education and their school district administrative teams before courts and administrative agencies throughout Indiana. Today, the firm offers a full service practice to both publicly and privately organized educational entities in
- [Personal Injury](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/personal-injury/) - PERSONAL INJURY The attorneys at BBFCS have represented clients in a wide range of cases of personal injury and wrongful death. The firm represents individuals and families who have been hurt through the negligent or intentional acts of others. Often times our clients encounter tragedy and sudden changes in their lives due to the negligent or
- [Municipal Law](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/municipal-law/) - MUNICIPAL LAW The BBFCS municipal/public sector law practice provides specialized services in the following areas as well as generalized services from our other practice groups. Ordinance and zoning enforcement Annexation Eminent domain/condemnation Tax-exempt bonds/financing (as local counsel) Inter-government agreements Public safety Contract negotiation and administration Employment policies Risk management Establishment of multi-community activities Legal defense
- [Litigation](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/litigation/) - LITIGATION BBFCS Lawyers know what the inside of a courtroom looks like–-and what victory feels like. Before you decide to settle, we’ll provide you with the information you need so that you are making an informed decision. If you decide to litigate, we’ll roll up our sleeves, get busy on your behalf, and prepare for
- [Employment Law](https://bbfcslaw.com/legal-services-practice-areas/employment-law/) - EMPLOYMENT LAW The Employment Law Group represents management in all aspects of employment and labor matters and litigation. We represent large as well as small employers and corporations, governmental entities, and educational institutions in all aspects of employment-related legal matters. We have represented our clients in litigation involving claims under Title VII of the Civil
- [Terms and Conditions](https://bbfcslaw.com/terms/) - Notice and Disclaimer This site is not an advertisement for legal services. This website is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute the legal or other professional advice of Boston Bever Klinge Cross & Chidester. The website is not intended to be advertising. Operation of this website does not create an attorney-client
- [Home Temporary](https://bbfcslaw.com/home-temporary/) - A new website is coming soon! Visit again soon for the full experience. About Our Firm Welcome to the law firm of Boston Bever Forrest Cross & Sickmann. Our firm serves the legal needs of families and businesses throughout East Central Indiana and has done so since 1911. It has a history of providing quality

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