Stefanie’s reputation for quality work and a positive attitude is an ideal match for any client.
Stefanie shows up to work every day with two goals in mind: to be accessible to her clients and to provide creative solutions when complex issues arise. Stefanie primarily represents credit unions, banks, and auto financiers in Indiana and across the U.S., on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues. She advises on trust and estate matters, employment issues, and litigation. She also handles replevins and collection-related matters as well as transactional work, including repossession letter reviews, contract reviews, and negotiation. Stefanie’s external compliance work covers the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA); Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA); Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA); and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA).
Focus Areas
Credentials
Honors & Distinctions
Moot Court Honors Society, National Moot Court Competition, 2012
Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Rising Stars, 2019-2022
Admissions
Illinois, 2012
Ohio, 2014
Indiana, 2020
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2013
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (2024)
Education
J.D., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, 2012
B.A., cum laude, Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs, Miami University, 2009
Affiliations
Indiana State Bar Association: Member
Ohio State Bar Association: Member
Presentations
"The 3 R's: Recovery, Replevins, and Reputation," Cherokee Media Group's Used Car Week, November 15, 2021
"Ask a Pro: Probate Recovery - How to Successfully Manage the Claim and Collection Process," Weltman Webinar, September 23, 2021
"Handling Probate, Deceased Members, Trusts, and POAs," Indiana Credit Union League Webinar, August 4, 2021
"How to Accelerate Auto Loan Recovery Success - Part I," Weltman Webinar, May 5, 2021
“Collecting a Judgment: A Procedural Guide,” Ohio Association of Municipal and County Court Clerks, Cleveland, OH, September 27, 2017